Start-up, Start Here

Our network of Business & IP Centres has helped over 300,000 innovators, inventors, creators and sole traders in the 20 years since we opened our doors – you could be next!  

On the day, you can:

• meet our team and put your burning business questions to our experts
• hear from successful founders who started up with us at the Business & IP Centre
• shop at our indoor market where you’ll find products from successful start-ups businesses in our network
• explore the incredible free resources on offer at the British Library and find out how they can help you get your business off to a flying start.

This event is for everyone. Whether you’ve got a business, want to start a business or are interested in how setting a business works, we’re here to help. 

The full programme for the day will be announced shortly. Please check back for updates.

To mark our 20th year, Business & IP Centres across the UK will also be hosting events throughout March. New dates are being added all the time.