Business & IP Centre South Yorkshire supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business.
The regional centre was first opened in Sheffield Central Library in 2015 and within the first three years helped to create almost 400 businesses, 320 additional jobs and generated £2.8m GVA for the region. And now their sights are set on the rest of South Yorkshire.
“We’re on a mission to ensure libraries, as the heart of the community, are a core part of the business support offering across South Yorkshire. We’re passionate about supporting both new and existing businesses to gain the background knowledge and information that they need before they can get going on their new business venture. After months of hard work (and many delays!), we’re excited to be opening our new BIPC Locals in Barnsley Library @ the Lightbox and Rotherham Riverside Library. We now offer our services to a much wider audience across the region and can’t wait to see how we can help to support the region and the economy thrive.” Sophie Heaton, Business Engagement & Marketing Manager.
Each Centre is equipped with a core set of resources, such as £5m worth of up-to-date market research and business databases, which are brought to life by a tailored and highly individual programme of events, workshops, and one-to-ones, delivered in collaboration with local business leaders, role model entrepreneurs and community partners.
So whether you are just starting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or are ready to take the next step in your journey, we are here to help.
To find out more, visit us at bipcsouthyorkshire.co.uk or get in touch at bipcsheffield@sheffield.gov.uk
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