Start-ups in London Libraries Introduction

Waltham Forest Council have partnered with the British Library and nine London boroughs to transform the way ideas grow into successful businesses. Through the Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) program, we aim to inspire a thriving community of new and existing business owners.

SiLL helps London’s entrepreneurs from all walks of life who are dealing with business start-up challenges, by creating a transformative network of support around them. Through our tailored mentoring and resources program, we use local Business Information Specialists (Start-ups Champions) and the British Library’s proven business support model, to help entrepreneurs to be successful.

It’s free to join and open to everyone. Whether you're just starting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property or are ready to take the next step, we'd like to get to know you.

On 11 October, we will be taking part in Start-Up Day – a national event led by the British Library’s Business and IP Centre (BIPC) to celebrate and reinforce the role of libraries as innovation hubs, providing resources to help users start and grow businesses.

Event Details

WHAT: Waltham Forest will hold a FREE networking coffee morning for business professionals. It's open to any business persons with a London postcode.

WHERE: Walthamstow Library's coffee cart, the Library Barista (side entrance).

WHEN: The event will be held from 9:30-11:30am.

WHO: A representative from Santander and our SiLL Start-ups Champion will be there to answer your business questions and link you to support networks.

WHY: Grow or expand your business network to help ensure the success of your enterprise, and meet key local business support persons.

Attendees are welcome to stay for the full event, or to come and go from the library. Register your free place for Start-Up Day in Waltham Forest now!

Additional events will be taking place on 11 October in Waltham Forest, at the British Library, across nine Start-ups in London Libraries boroughs, and throughout the country. Don’t forget to follow #BIPCStartUpDay to keep updated on what's happening where!

Register for Waltham Forest's afternoon of live-streaming on Start-up Day here.