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Business & IP Centres

The British Libraries Business & IP Centres are located in locations across the Country, they offer a wide range of support.

From:
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Published:
12 October 2026
Type of support:
Expertise and advice
Business stage:
Not yet trading, Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
Industry:
Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
Number of employees:
0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees, 250 to 500 employees and More than 500 employees
Region:
East Midlands, Eastern, London, North East and North West
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South East, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber

Who’s it for

The Business & IP Centre (BIPC), part of the British Library, supports aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, and growing businesses across the UK. It is suitable for people at all stages, from developing an idea to scaling an established business.

What you can get

The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) provides free support to help individuals start, run and grow a business. This includes access to specialist market research and business intelligence databases, information on funding and finance opportunities, one-to-one support from business experts, workshops and webinars, networking events, and guidance on protecting intellectual property such as patents, trademarks and copyrights. Businesses can also access practical toolkits, resources and advice to help develop business plans, understand their markets and identify opportunities for growth.

Types of Support available

  • Start-up support
  • Business Growth Support
  • Funding and Finance guidance
  • Market Research
  • Intellectual Property Advice
  • Patent and trademark searches
  • Business Planning
  • Networking and mentoring
  • Workshops and training
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