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BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Build a Business team are at
#NorthWestExpo Bolton until 3pm today.
Pop by our stall and find out how we can support your business! @shoutconnect #NorthWestBusinessExpo
ALT Build a business stall with enterprise officer Cecilia talking to a visitor.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Where breakthrough science meets the real world🔬➡️🌐
WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026 explores deep science ventures in fields like genomics and quantum physics – where they emerge, how they grow, and what they need to scale: wipo.int/gii
#GlobalInnovationIndex
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Joanna Jensen, founder of @ChildsFarm, shares why EIS/SEIS still fly under the radar and what needs to change. "If you have not heard of the EIS or its sister initiative, the seed enterprise investment scheme (SEIS), you are not alone. Between them, they form one of the most generous early-stage investment incentives of its kind anywhere in the world, aiming to channel private capital into the British businesses that grow our economy. Yet they sit largely unused..." thetimes.com/business/entrep…
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
The latest edition of IP Connect is out now!
Featuring:
- IP ownership and research collaboration
- Why good IP strategy starts with the business
- Why consumers buy counterfeits
- Tackling IP crime across the UK
Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/what-matt…
ALT IP Connect - ideas that shape tomorrow. Subscribe now to out refreshed newsletter. - Exclusive IPO updates - International insights - Monthly CEO update - Policy developments - Monthly IP rights tracker - Upcoming events Available on LinkedIn and Email.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
📈 IP can drive business value at every stage, from startup and growth to exit.
Hear business leaders share real-life cases and lessons on using intellectual assets to advance technology-driven businesses.
📅 14 October | 🎟️ Free
📌 bit.ly/4iQF3Xi
#IPTraining
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Where are the world's innovation hubs?
🔹 China and the US together host nearly half of the top 100 innovation clusters
🔹 Germany follows with seven clusters, while India and the UK have four each
Learn more: ow.ly/aesC50ZMx4z
#GlobalInnovationIndex
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Last chance to sign up! ⏰
Join experts from @The_IPO and @WIPO tomorrow for a free webinar on using intellectual property to support business growth.
Date: 23 September 26
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Online
Register now: eventbrite.com/e/using-intel…
ALT IPO and WIPO webinar on 'Using intellectual property to support business growth' on Wednesday 23 September, 10am to midday.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
We're delighted to welcome Rev. Charles Kwaku-Odoi DL, CEO of CAHN, as keynote speaker for:
Black Business Stories Manchester
9 Oct 2026 | Manchester Central Library
Theme: "Building Legacy, Creating Opportunity"
tinyurl.com/bhmbipc
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackBusiness
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Could your business get more value from its IP?
Join our free webinar to discover how IP can support business growth, innovation & international expansion.
Delivered by the UK IPO and WIPO.
Date: 23 Sept 2026
Time:10am – 12pm
Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-int…
ALT IPO and WIPO webinar on 'Using intellectual property to support business growth' on Wednesday 23 September, 10am to midday.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
There is still time to sign up for our free Intellectual Property workshop to safeguard your products, services, website and brand, ensuring your innovations are protected.
Bury Library, Thursday 22 January, 10am to 1pm.
Book your free tickets now: tinyurl.com/babevents.
ALT Yellow background with bold text: "Intellectual Property: Protect Your Assets." Orange light bulb icon. Event at Bury Library, Thursday 22 January, 10-1, for start-ups.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Donate your old tech at Manchester Libraries! manclibraries.blog/donate-yo…
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
One of the biggest success stories @GMLibraries @MancLibraries @BIPCGM - a library offer for the future and supporting residents and growth - bravo as this is all about people, connections and information resources to support all
📢 It’s Small Business Saturday! Join us today at Manchester Central Library to chat about your business and discover how our business support services can help you grow. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand, we’d love to meet you 🤝 #SmallBizSatUK
ALT 2 members of Business team sat at stall promoting business support with 2 pop up banners on either side of stall. Table cloth states Manchester Central Library.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Thrilled to welcome Emma Bowe founder of Shocken Foods to Startup Day @BIPCGM @MancLibraries @BIPC #startupday
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
To be King of the Pirates you must conquer the Grand Line 🏴☠️.
To protect your legacy, you must navigate the seas of intellectual property. 🌊
In Oct 1999, One Piece set sail on screen.
Today, IP keeps its name, stories and merchandise protected across Europe!
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Changes are coming to international patent filing!
From 1 January 2026, international (PCT) patent applications from the UK will need to be filed using a new digital service.
Find out what's changing and how to prepare in our blog [link]: ipo.blog.gov.uk/
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Jon GM Biz Growth Hub for 'Business Voices: Shaping Wythenshawe's Future'
Expect roundtable updates and discussion on the CIVIC development challenges, and future support opportunities!
📍GM Business Growth Hub, Wythenshawe Town Centre
Visit Eventbrite to book your place!
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Grab your tickets for our upcoming workshops! These are for local businesses, start-ups, and those thinking of starting a business. The workshops will help with the practicalities of starting and growing your business.
Book your free tickets now: tinyurl.com/babevents.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Dust us off your sparkliest jumpsuit for Older People's Day with two hours of ABBA classics at Central Library! ✨
The fab solo tribute ‘One of Us’ will be banging out the hits on 4 October for all over 50’s and family and friends.
Book your free ticket by calling 0161 234 1932
ALT ABBA over 50s party. Take a chance on a super trouper afternoon at Central Library. Two hours of ABBA classics to celebrate Older People's Day! Central Library 1 till 3pm. Saturday 4th October. Starring the fab solo ABBA tribute artist 'One of Us'! For more info and tickets go to librarylive.co.uk or call 0161 234 1932.
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
Big changes are coming to the way you apply for patents!
Our new digital service is due to launch in early 2026, transforming the patent application process with features like flexible document submission and real-time updates.
Learn more [link]: ipo.blog.gov.uk/
BIPC Greater Manchester retweeted
In 2021, there were more than 80,000 UK design businesses – and 92% were microbusinesses.
Do you know someone who is part of this statistic?
We want to hear from design businesses to help shape an IP framework that works for everyone [link]: gov.uk/changes-to-uk-designs…