Providing business support to Cambridgeshire
For Every Bright Idea, everywhere
Cambridgeshire Libraries 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 Cambridgeshire by partnering with local libraries.
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.
People who seek advice and information at a very early stage can assess the viability of their business idea and protect their IP assets.
Many BIPC users highlighted:
- free access to high-value business information and market intelligence, and
- intellectual property guidance;
as being crucial in assessing the viability of their business idea and giving them the confidence to take it forward.
Contact us
There are five BIPC locations across Cambridgeshire that offer a walk-in service. These walk-in spaces offer a place for you to touch down and work on your business as well as being a place that we host some of our events. A range of our business resources are also accessible from these sites.
(See our BIPC Privacy Statement for information on how we use personal data.)
The UK is one of the best places in the world to start a business. With the BIPC Network growing around the county we're bringing business inspiration and support to more people than ever before. It’s a great time to connect with like-minded people so join us and get inspired!
Business support
Our impact on business success
On average, nine in ten businesses supported by Business and & IP Centres are still trading three years later. This is compared to six in ten businesses still trading after three years in the general business population.
Take a look at the latest Business & IP Centre Network report, 'Democratising Entrepreneurship' below. It includes more of the real-life impact the Business & IP Centre has had on businesses operating today.
