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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.

BIPC Start-up Day event leaflets and lanyards.

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

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.

In conversation with Joe Wicks and Nikki Wicks from The Body Coach

A relaxed and lively discussion with brothers Joe and Nikki Wicks, who discuss how they built The Body Coach brand from the ground up.

Watch Joe and Nikki
Joe Wicks and Nikki Wicks talking on stage at the BIPC Start-up Day 2025 event.

How to protect and make money from your business idea

Your business idea is your valuable asset. Learn how to safeguard your intellectual property and turn it into revenue with Business & IP Centre information specialist Jeremy O’Hare and real-world case study Amber Kotrri, founder of House of Zana.

Find out more
Jeremy O'Hare and Amber Kotrri on stage at the BIPC Start-up Day 2025 event.

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.
Attendees at the BIPC Start-up Day 2025 event.
Two female attendees at the BIPC Start-up Day 2025 event seated and talking.
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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