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Growing your business

Explore our scale-up programmes, mentoring opportunities and resources to help you take your business to the next level.

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Get Ready for Business Growth

Our free accelerator programme covers everything you need to know to grow your business. With online workshops, one-to-one guidance and bespoke research, you'll be joining an ever-growing network of innovative businesses. Eligibility applies.

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Market information

At the Business & IP Centre, you can access premium market data and intelligence for free. Not sure where to start? Book a one-to-one session with our team to discuss what business information you need for your business and where to find it.

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Intellectual property

The Business & IP Centre offers the UK’s largest collection of intellectual property (IP) information. Learn what IP is, why it matters and how to protect your business through our free resources, or book a one-to-one session with our team.

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Success stories

Discover how other successful businesses have taken advantage of intellectual property support from the Business & IP Centre to protect and grow their brands.

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Mandy Haberman – Anywayup Cup

After perfecting her design, Mandy visited the British Library’s British & IP Centre for intellectual property guidance and filed a patent.

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Paul Lindley – Ella's Kitchen

When developing and designing the brand, Paul used the British Library to research trademark registrations and the world of intellectual property.

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Julie Dean

Julie Deane OBE – The Cambridge Satchel Company

Julie turned to the British Library for expert guidance on trade mark protection and intellectual property strategy.

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Simon Evans

Simon Evans, Castrads Limited

The BIPC helped Simon get in contact with law firms that specialise in IP protection.

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Events to help you scale your business

Masterclasses to help you build your skills and master key areas of business including:

  • Raising capital for business growth
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  • Digital marketing skills
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