venture incubator / bespoke systems partner

High-performance engineering for ambitious technical development.

Hooper Quinn combines world-class engineering, practical development speed and commercial clarity to help founders, SMEs and established organisations turn ambitious concepts into credible products, systems and development programmes.
STARTUP / ADVANCED TECH

From blurred ideas to engineered clarity.

Product development for new ventures and ambitious ideas.

We help founders, SMEs and established businesses turn ambitious technical ideas into validated products, credible ventures and scalable delivery routes - from concept through prototype to production readiness.
Explore StartUp

Bespoke technical systems for demanding programmes.

We help established companies and research-led programmes accelerate development through bespoke actuation, control, propulsion and mechatronic systems - alongside close technical integration in demanding environments.
Explore Advanced Tech
news hub

Recent work and updates.

This is where we share what’s been happening across Hooper Quinn - recent projects, company news, team developments and selected moments from the wider journey. A more informal window into the people, work and momentum behind the business.

January 9, 2026

A Year in Review: Highlights from 2025

September 5, 2025

HQ’s Green Nanotechnology Client Gaining Public Attention

February 13, 2025

Val Thorens 2025 - An HQ Ski Trip to Remember

September 29, 2024

SeaDriveCX impresses at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024

June 14, 2024

Nanotechnology with Promethean Particles: work continues on innovative CO2 capture rig

May 28, 2024

New prototype demo on board Superyacht: the SeaDriveCX makes a splash

March 31, 2024

Space-Comm Expo 2024: Hooper Quinn attends UK’s largest space industry event

March 20, 2024

HQ’s Olly Webb presents at LYVA Labs’ Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Event

February 9, 2024

Hooper Quinn sponsors Callan Trump’s 350z

February 5, 2024

La Rosière 2024 - Hooper Quinn heads to the slopes

January 19, 2024

Autosport International ‘24: Hooper Quinn attends Europe’s biggest international motorsport show

September 4, 2023

Inside HQ: Introducing Olly Webb

June 21, 2023

Inside HQ: Introducing Tim Potter

May 26, 2023

INNOVATION ZERO: Hooper Quinn attends the International Clean Tech Congress 2023

May 19, 2023

If You Were An Engineer What Would You Do? Chief Engineer returns from judging Leaders Award

April 19, 2023

Hooper Quinn becomes IMechE partner

April 13, 2023

Inside HQ: Introducing Saskia Childe

March 29, 2023

Hooper Quinn receives Cyber Essentials certification

March 20, 2023

Inside HQ: Introducing Dan Salamon

March 20, 2023

Hydrogen in Marine Applications: exploring fuel cells with Ballard Power Systems

March 14, 2023

Hooper Quinn achieves ISO 9001:2015 accreditation

November 1, 2022

Hooper Quinn targets ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials certification

October 3, 2022

Concorde Case Study released

April 1, 2022

Hooper Quinn sets out British Heart Foundation donation pledge

February 1, 2022

Hooper Quinn announces new CEO

why hq is different

More than consultancy. More than incubation.

Hooper Quinn combines delivery ownership, close technical involvement and real engineering depth — helping ventures and live programmes move forward with greater clarity and credibility.
startup

01

Build A venture

Product development for founders, SMEs and new ventures.

Some ventures begin with a founder, a concept and strong market conviction. Others begin inside an SME, where product opportunity is clear but the internal route to build it is not. StartUp gives both a structured path from concept definition through prototype development to production readiness.
advanced tech

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Buy a system

Bespoke technical systems for demanding programmes.

We design and deliver specialist systems and subsystems - including actuation, embedded control, propulsion and special-purpose mechatronic assemblies - while also supporting demanding development programmes through close technical integration.
Year in Review

2025 was a year of product success stories.

A short review of the last 12 months across ventures, products and technical delivery.

Home to world-class engineering talent.

Our team draws on experience from Formula 1, advanced engineering organisations and high-performance technical programmes -  bringing practical delivery judgement to ventures in formation and systems already under pressure.
HQ/LOC
Two paths to product

Where do you need to start?

Whether you are shaping a new venture or accelerating a specialist technical programme, Hooper Quinn offers a route matched to your stage, constraints and goals.