Join us for an information and activity packed session as you discover the free resources available at the BIPC

What is the BIPC?

The Business and IP Centre (BIPC) Southampton is an enterprise hub; a dedicated space to help entrepreneurs start or grow, their businesses, projects or ideas. It was formed in partnership with Southampton City Council and The British Library in 2022. It is on the first floor of Southampton Central Library.

The session will include:
  • Networking with other business owners.
  • An introduction to podcasting with Zoe Hanson (The Podcast Lady), plus a look at the equipment available to use.
  • Demonstration of the free databases available, covering intellectual property, market research and grant funding.
  • Free headshots and demonstration of photographic equipment available.
How to get there

There is public parking close by, such as NCP Car Park, Grosvenor Square Car Parks, Marlands Car Park and West Quay Car Park. There are also Blue Badge parking bays on nearby streets, you can find more information here. Southampton Central Library is a short walk from Southampton Central Station and the coach station, and there are several bus routes with stops nearby.

    

Accessibility

If you have any queries regarding access, please contact Beth Doel.

To enable FSB to deliver a high level of customer service at our events, and to tailor the content where appropriate, we will share your full name and business name with the host of the event you have registered to attend. The event hosts are representatives of FSB who irretrievably delete your details following the event.  Should you not consent your full name and business name being shared with the event host, please contact [email protected] within three working days of the event taking place, with details of the event.

Event contact

For general enquiries regarding the event, please contact Beth Doel on [email protected]


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