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^ my university is paying for my patent applications for me.
There are companies and organisations out that that will give you free consultations on whether your idea is a)patentable b)defendable and c)likely to make any money. There are also patent startup help companies that'll do the paperwork for you, give you a few years to start your business, then ask for the money later. If you're confident that your design will sell, then this could be a way to go.
Do be warned that defending your patent can cost tens of thousands of pounds.