Challenging thinking,
Reimagining the Future, Creating the next

Welcome to

Alternative Thinking

Sometimes the old ways work best, but when it comes to innovation, you need to think outside the box. Future-proofing your innovation isn’t linear, so alternative thinking is required.

We create human-powered answers to solve society’s problems, from transport to tech, and policing to products.

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Solutions

We imagine & build experiences

We imagine and build experiences, products and businesses that disrupt the status quo, win hearts and realise the future. Explore how we work.

Future Products Designed by humans

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Insights

A window into our world

We’ve worked with some of the best and brightest innovators the world has to offer – but we want more.

Find out how we work, and decide if you’re next.

"Working with The Stable and Tees Valley Labs has been transformative for our team at Salvify. Their innovative approach and commitment to excellence have significantly enhanced our capabilities, enabling us to tackle challenges more effectively. I look forward to the rest of the programme and our continued collaboration with the exciting opportunities ahead”

Guy Brown

,

Salvify

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COPA App downloads in 10 months

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COPA App downloads in 10 months

"Working with The Stable and Tees Valley Labs has been transformative for our team at Salvify. Their innovative approach and commitment to excellence have significantly enhanced our capabilities, enabling us to tackle challenges more effectively. I look forward to the rest of the programme and our continued collaboration with the exciting opportunities ahead”

Guy Brown

,

Salvify

“Being part of the Stable Business Incubator has connected me with invaluable resources and a supportive network. It’s a place where ideas are nurtured, and entrepreneurs are driven to thrive. I look forward to the coming months and the opportunities it presents for Studio Harp”

Eddy Harper

,

Studio Harp

“We were delighted to also be able to welcome back some of our previous participants, particularly our previous winners, allowing them to present to TfW colleagues and leaders from across the tech industry.”

Michael Davies

,

Transport for Wales

"We are thrilled to be at the forefront of technological innovation within the roofing industry. This AR system will significantly enhance our efficiency and accuracy, allowing us to better serve our customers and contribute to more sustainable building practices. The integration of AR and AI marks a significant milestone in our digital transformation, opening up new possibilities for growth and innovation."

Aman Chahal

,

TaperedPlus

It has been great to work with Alt Labs on developing a solution that best meets the needs of people in Cleveland. Their approach started with the problems we were trying to solve – namely widening the options for people to communicate with me and Cleveland Police – and working on what features we needed to solve them. As the project matured and developed, they kept us up-to-date with their progress and worked efficiently to meet our deadlines. We now have a product to be proud of and which I’m having national conversations about replicating.

Steve Turner

,

Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner

We are extremely proud to be partnered with Alt Labs. Their expertise in technology development and innovation strategy aligns with our mission at Aero to offer retailers exceptional online solutions. Alt Labs’ dedication to building stores for ambitious retailers on the Aero platform highlights their commitment to driving innovation and growth. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Alt Labs team, as they have proven to be the perfect partner for Aero in our pursuit to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of retail technology.

Richard Bendelow

,

Aero commerce

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