BIPC Northamptonshire

19/06/2026

Starting or growing a business can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding your market.

At BIPC Northamptonshire, you can access powerful market research tools, like IBISWorld, FAME, Statista and Local Data Online, completely free.

Whether you’re just exploring an idea or already trading, these resources can help you make more confident decisions.
Find out more: https://www.bipcnorthamptonshire.co.uk/market-research

16/06/2026

Next week marks the return of Fuelling Innovation Fortnight from the University of Northampton. We are really pleased to be a partner of this exciting two weeks of events.

Join us for "Managing your Intellectual Property and Knowledge Assets" on 30th June at 11am. This free webinar, delivered by Matt Jacka and Jenny Vaughan from Intellectual Property Office UK, will provide an overview of intellectual property (IP) and wider knowledge assets and the role of IP to support research and innovation.

Book your free place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-your-intellectual-property-and-knowledge-assets-tickets-1988623836427?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*1lovqug*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjEwNzcxNzQ3NC4xNzgxMjcwNjU1*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODEyNzA2NTQkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODEyNzA2NTQkajYwJGwwJGgw

15/06/2026

Skip the late night googling and get answers you can rely on with BIPC Northamptonshire and COBRA. Access it on our website: www.bipcnorthamptonshire.co.uk

11/06/2026

We're proud to see Mavis Technologies featured in the Intellectual Property Office UK blog, sharing how they're using intellectual property to build recognition and trust.

We loved supporting Mavis Technologies on their IP journey through one to one advice. Their growth has also been boosted by a Build Your Business grant, funded by West Northamptonshire Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and through their involvement in Vulcan Works Creative Hub.

It's inspiring to see local businesses using IP to strengthen their brand.

If you’ve created something original, you’ve created something valuable.

Mavis Technologies is developing smart glasses for blind and visually impaired users and taking steps to protect what they’ve built.

CEO David Sikharulidze shares how intellectual property has supported their growth and fundraising.

Read more: https://ipo.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/11/how-mavis-technologies-is-using-intellectual-property-to-build-recognition-and-trust/

11/06/2026

Struggling to get noticed on social media or connect with your audience? You're not alone.

That's why we are hosting a free webinar- Elevate your brand:digital storytelling for creative business growth.
Thursday 9 July, 10-11.30

Delivered by Barry Crisp from University of Northampton, this practical session will help you turn your content into something people want to engage with. Book your free place on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/business-amp-ip-centre-northamptonshire-10768898280

10/06/2026

It's time to profile another local business who has received support from BIPC Northamptonshire.

Today we are highlighting Woolly Wellness, an animal therapy business.

"The Build Your Business grant enabled me to create a professional website and invest in high-quality photos, helping my business present a more professional and credible image."

Find out more about Woolly Wellness and how we can help you on our website: https://www.bipcnorthamptonshire.co.uk/case-studies

09/06/2026

Join us as part of the University of Northampton’s Fuelling Innovation 2026 for a webinar in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Office UK (IPO), designed to help you better understand and make the most of your ideas.

📅 Tuesday 30 June
⏰ 11:00am – 12:30pm

🎤 Our speakers include:
Jenny Vaughan, Senior Policy Advisor at the IPO, brings over 20 years’ experience across patents, enforcement and innovation policy. She now supports academia and helps develop resources that enable organisations to unlock the value of their intellectual property.

Matthew Jacka, Policy Advisor at the IPO, works with business support networks across the UK, helping ensure organisations can access the right IP guidance, tools and training to support growth.

You’ll also hear from Adam Lawton and Samantha McKay from the University of Northampton, who will share how businesses can engage with the University to access expertise, talent and innovation support.

Whether you're a business owner, researcher or innovator, this session offers valuable insights to help you protect your ideas and turn them into opportunities.

👉 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-your-intellectual-property-and-knowledge-assets-tickets-1988623836427?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

08/06/2026

Thinking about raising £250k–£3m+ to scale your business?
Most founders jump into fundraising without a clear plan and lose months in the process.
Getting Ready for High Growth Funding is designed to change that.
Join this practical, in-person workshop from South Midlands Growth Hub and learn how to approach funding the right way, with clarity, strategy, and confidence.
📍 University of Northampton | 🗓️30th June | 🕤 09:00 – 13:00
Led by an experienced scale-up CFO, you’ll gain real insight into how funding actually works and what investors expect.
Reserve your place:https://growthhub.southmidlands.org.uk/events/

03/06/2026

We have got lots of fantastic webinars and workshops coming up this summer. Whether you want help with the basics of starting a business or need more in depth information about intellectual property or branding, we've got you covered.

Stand out events:

- Managing your intellectual property and knowledge assets: 30th June at 11am (part of University of Northampton's Fuelling Innovation Fortnight)

- Elevate your brand: digital storytelling for creative business growth: 9th July at 10am (delivered by Barry Crisp from the University of Northampton)

Book your free place now on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/business-amp-ip-centre-northamptonshire-10768898280