The centre and equipment

Oxford's Business and Intellectual Property Centre provides a haven for any entrepreneur or business seeking help and advice.

Location

The centre is on the second floor of the Oxford Westgate Library in Oxford.

View a google map of the area.

About the BIPC

We are here to support anyone with a business or business idea. We help people by providing a helicopter view of their business and assisting them in understanding if their business is a viable idea, with the support of market research databases and one-to-one consultations. In less than a year since our opening, we have assisted over 1500 members across various disciplines, from university students working on quantum mathematics selling their research to helping a 75-year-old man create a hypnotherapy studio and a mother of two babies start her food business.

As we are a small team, we work with other providers in the council who can assist you and your business. Once you provide us with more information about your business, we can recommend you visit some of our partners.

If you are interested in starting a business but don't know where to begin, the BIPC Oxfordshire is an excellent place to start.

Opening hours

The centre is open Monday – Friday, 10am - 5pm, feel free to come in at any time and visit us. If you require anything from us, send us a message.

Centre resources

Spaces and equipment

Please send us a message to reserve our hybrid conference room, green screen area, or meeting pods.

Spaces and equipment

You can book space in our:

hybrid conference room
green screen area
meeting pods.

Digital marketing and audio-visual equipment

You can photograph your products using our green screen, lights, and product photography booth. Please send us a message and we can arrange a meeting to discuss your requirements and how our marketing suite can benefit you.

Coworking desks and meeting booths

At the Oxford Westgate Library BIPC, we offer free access to coworking desks, meeting booths and a workshop room. The spaces allow Oxfordshire entrepreneurs to focus on their business ideas and work with others at similar stages in their business journey.

Resources

Resources available to you include one-to-one meetings, business databases, and business magazines.

Makerspace

Discover new technology, learn new skills, encourage STEM and STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths), and participate in various activities. Learn more about Makerspace.

Equipment available includes a 3D printer, five HP Sprout computers, one HP Sprout Pro with object scanning, and a Cameo digital cutter.