The Business & IP Centre Newcastle is a partnership comprising Newcastle City Council, Newcastle Science City, Northumbria University and the British Library. Using funding provided by the European Regional Development Fund, it supports entrepreneurs, inventors and small businesses in the North East of England, from that first spark of inspiration to successfully launching and developing a business. The Centre has a wealth of resources that visitors can use to help launch and grow their business. This includes everything from market research databases, advice on patenting and intellectual property plus networking and up-skilling excellence events.