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Nurture your ambitions and plan for a bright future.
Libraries open doors. Join a thriving business community in your local library.
South Yorkshire and the British Library’s National Network of Business & IP Centres are transforming the way ideas grow into successful businesses. We’re supporting a thriving community of bright and inspiring people in South Yorkshire by partnering with local libraries all over the UK.
Offering insights and access to free resources, training and events – both online and in-person – we’ll help you imagine, start or develop your business. Whether you’re just setting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or simply have a brilliant idea you want to discuss, we’re here to guide you.
You can find our National Network in regional hubs around Britain – each one based in a local library. We’ll meet you wherever you live and whatever your ambition. With new locations set to open soon, and a growing collection of helpful tools available online, we’re bringing business inspiration and support to more people than ever before. Nurture your ambitions and plan for a bright future.
Where to start
Protect your ideas by learning about Intellectual Property, grow your business with our support services, or find your nearest BIPC local.
Learn more about what intellectual property (IP) you have and how we can help you to protect your business.
Whether you are just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your business journey, we are here to help.
Libraries are not just full of books, they are full of ideas. Wherever you are in your business journey, discover a BIPC Local near you.
Events, Workshops and One-to-ones
We have a programme of workshops, webinars and one to one advice sessions running throughout the year, from the basics of starting a business, introductions to intellectual property and expert level support.
Take a look at what we have coming up.
What’s On
Take a look at our upcoming events and workshops.
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We’re supporting a thriving communitiy of bright and inspiring people in South Yorkshire by partnering with local libraries across the region.
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