Business and Intellectual Property Centre - North East

09/11/2026

This month BIPCNorth East is hosting a free to attend event focussing on North East businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors...but open to all businesses.

When: Tues, 24 November 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Where: CECA North East, H25 the Avenues, Eleventh Avenue North, Team Valley, Gateshead NE11 0NJ

We'll be hearing from a team of Expert speakers on several key topics:
Kim English & Colin Hastings – production systems improvement.
James Staniforth – complying with environmental legislation, and sustainability
Tracey Watson LLB MIED MIEx – international trade

Attendees are welcome to stay for the whole event, or drop in and out as preferred.
There will also be the chance to network over hot breakfast sandwiches and tea/coffee. ☕🥪 Book your FREE place now: https://tinyurl.com/yc3a65xy

03/11/2026

*** IP Tip Tuesday ***
Ideas alone are not protected – expression is.

Busy sales periods increase the risk of copying. Many small businesses and creatives across Newcastle and the North East do not realise that their ideas, content and branding can be protected through Intellectual Property (IP). Understanding your rights early helps reduce risk and supports long-term growth.

Book a free IP Surgery: https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/intellectual-property/

02/11/2026

Coming up this month is Business North Tyneside's third annual North Tyneside Enterprise Week, taking place from 16th to 20 November 2026, as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Throughout the week, North Tyneside will explore North Tyneside’s Vision for the Future through a diverse programme of events designed to support every stage of the business journey.

North Tyneside residents can access practical sessions including Business North Tyneside ’s own Toolkit to Starting a Business and Being Your Own CEO with Helix Arts. They can also drop in to North Shields Library on Monday 16th November to access advice from BIPC North East and celebrate success at the North Tyneside Business Awards on the Thursday 19th November.

North Tyneside residents and businesses can get involved, make new connections, and discover the opportunities shaping North Tyneside’s future economy. Find out more https://tinyurl.com/mrjb8h9x

30/10/2026

🎃As we approach All Hallows Eve, we reflect on an events-packed October and look forward to more BIPC North East events in November. 🕸️

🕷️ Happy Halloween and please join us at our free events in Gateshead, Newcastle and Sunderland next month https://tinyurl.com/33uzzhpa

29/10/2026

Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer or employer based in Walker?

Join us next Thursday 5th November at Walker Park Café, in Walker Park, Scrogg Rd, NE6 3AU for a free Business Breakfast to connect with other local businesses, discover new business support opportunities, and help shape the future of business activity in the area.

This is your opportunity to meet key partners, find out about funding and support available to Newcastle businesses, and share your views on what would help local businesses thrive.

Meet and network with fellow local businesses and organisations, learn about the Pride in Place Programme and the £20 million investment being made in local neighbourhoods over the next 10 years and discover a wide range of free support available through BIPC North East, including expert advice, mentoring, training, workshops and business growth support tailored to your business.

BIPC North East's Web, Brand & Marketing Expert, Andy Ditchburn will be there to provide hint and tips to SMEs.

Come along, make new connections, discover support opportunities, and have your say on the future of business in Walker.

Free to attend | Refreshments provided

Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer or employer based in Walker? Join us for a free Business Breakfast to connect with other local businesses, discover new business […]

28/10/2026

What a difference quality market research makes to a business. Find out how to conduct your own market research, including creating your own surveys, next Tuesday 3rd November at The Word in South Shields with BIPC North East market research expert Natasha McDonough.

Natasha runs MMC Research and Marketing, a highly reputable market research and strategic marketing agency and one that is known for high quality, transforming work.

Next Tuesday's session is a ‘BIPC Bitesize’ event, another in our series of 1.5 hour-long events at The Word in South Shields, aiming to educate and inspire busy local businesses and pre-starts.

Enjoy a half-hour presentation by Natasha, followed by Q and A and networking. Whatever your industry, you will come away with useful takeaways to help grow your business!

Book your place now https://tinyurl.com/5hy7vzzj

27/10/2026

*** IP Tip Tuesday ***
Collaborating with others? Agree IP ownership upfront.

Creative seasons often bring new designs worth protecting. Many small businesses and creatives across Newcastle and the North East do not realise that their ideas, content and branding can be protected through Intellectual Property (IP). Understanding your rights early helps reduce risk and supports long-term growth.

Book a free IP Surgery: https://www.bipcnortheast.co.uk/intellectual-property/

26/10/2026

Next month BIPC North East is hosting an event focussing on North East businesses in the manufacturing and engineering sectors but open to all businesses.

We'll be hearing from a team of Expert speakers on several key topics:
Kim English & Colin Hastings – production systems improvement.
James Staniforth – complying with environmental legislation, and sustainability
Tracey Watson – international trade

Attendees are welcome to stay for the whole event, or drop in and out as preferred.

There will also be the chance to network over hot breakfast sandwiches and tea/coffee. We hope to see you there! https://tinyurl.com/mryakfpd

25/10/2026

Whether you're thinking about starting a business, have recently launched, or are looking to refresh your skills and grow your business, the Northumberland Small Business Service Enterprise Festival 2026 is for you.

Now in its third year, the Enterprise Festival brings together expert speakers, practical workshops and networking opportunities to help businesses learn, connect and grow.

This year's festival focuses on four key themes:

📈 Know Your Market - understand your customers and market opportunities

💷 Know Your Numbers - gain confidence in pricing, profit and cash flow

💡 Know Yourself - build confidence and resilience for business success

✅ Know Your Responsibilities - understand the key requirements of running a business

Festival Dates & Locations

📍 Brocksbushes Farm Shop, Tuesday 10th November 2026

📍 Rivergreen Centre, Wednesday 11th November 2026

📍 Charlton Hall, Thursday 12th November 2026

🎟️ Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/ye25dh6n

24/10/2026

What does support from Business & IP Centre North East look like?

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist and animal lover, Lesley Forrester founded Northern Animal Assisted Therapies and Activities (NAATA) in 2019. NAATA’s reason for being is to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children and their families by using the benefits of animal assisted intervention and working with a team of specially reared Therapy Animals to support children’s wellbeing and communication.

As part of the Citylife Business Support Scheme, NAATA was supported by BIPC’s Website, Brand & Marketing Expert Andy Ditchburn whose work with Lesley included a redesign of NAATA’s website.

Read more about Lesley's support from us here https://tinyurl.com/bdffrz69