Start-up, Start Here

Starting up? Start with us. Drop in to the British Library on 3 March and find out how to turn your business idea into a reality.

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 (see agenda below).

· 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 interested in starting a business. Whether you want to start something, or have recently started, we’re here to help.

Tickets:

Please book a ticket for each of the sessions you are interested in attending (see below).

Meet the experts will run 11.30-14.30 and you can drop in anytime. Please be aware that this session could be very busy and we cannot guarantee you will be able to meet everyone.

This event (excluding Meet the Experts) will also be screened online. Please book an online ticket to receive the link to watch live.

Start-up, Start Here in your local library

This event is part of a wider series happening across the UK in celebration of the Business & IP Centre’s 20th anniversary.

From a single Reading Room in the British Library, the Business & IP Centre has expanded to a thriving network of over 70 centres based in libraries UK-wide, helping over 40,000 people every year to start and grow a business.

Find out more about the Business & IP Centre and the work we do here: https://bl.uk/bipc/bipc20

You can see the British Library’s accessibility details here: Visit Us: Opening Times, Facilities & Accessibility - The British Library.

Please email customer@bl.uk with your specific access requirements.