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Start-up Day

An annual action-packed day to help you turn your bright idea into a brilliant business. Be inspired, boost your confidence, learn new skills, get tips, find your community and build a network.

Speakers on stage at BIPC Start-up Day 2024 event.

By the end of the day, you will be buzzing with ideas and equipped with all the essentials to start up.

Woman with microphone in audience.

Book now for Start-up Day 2025 – November 17th 2025

Who is it for? Anyone thinking of starting a business, or who has recently set up.

What you will get: 

  • World-class speakers and inspiring entrepreneurs.
  • Practical workshops, covering topics such as finance and marketing
  • Tasters of the support available at the Business & IP Centre
  • Business specialists on hand all day
  • Start-up stories from entrepreneurs who have recently set up
  • Networking with a community of innovators, business specialists and start-ups
Book now

About Start-up Day

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Watch again

Recent Start-up Days have featured inspiring entrepreneurs including Sarah Beeny, Charlie Bigham, and Jack Dorsey. Get a taste of what to expect by watching some of the sessions from previous Start-up Days.

Fireside chat with Sara Davies from Dragons' Den

An inspirational evening with renowned business mogul and TV Dragon, Sara Davies MBE, Founder and Creative Director of Crafter’s Companion. Sara founded her business from her university bedroom and forged her way through the world of business.

Watch Sara's chat
Sara Davies.

From start-up to household brand: in conversation with Charlie Bigham

Charlie Bigham, founder of the eponymous food brand, delves into his story of building the fastest growing grocery brand in the UK and arms you with all the facts you need to decide whether starting a business is right for you.

Watch Charlie's chat
Charlie Bigham talking on stage.
Sara Davies taking selfie with event attendee.
Knowledge centre auditorium audience.
Workshop attendees.
Event attendees at merchandise stalls.
Speakers at lectern.
Sara Davies on talking on stage at British Library.
Charlie Bigham
Start-up day attendees.

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