The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) supports start-up businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK to develop the insight, skills and confidence they need to start and grow successful businesses. For the past 12 years the British Library has established a National Network of 21 regional BIPC services, and over 50 ‘BIPC Locals’ working in partnership with public libraries across the UK. In 2024-25, the Network supported over 27,500 individuals, engaging with those under-represented in business (57% of whom were women, 31% identified as from black, Asian or ethnic minority community, 16% were disabled)...