Figures released from the British Library show that over a 3 year period the library’s National Network of 12 Businesses& IP Centres located in major UK libraries helped to create:
- 12,288 new businesses, an average of 15 new businesses every working day
- 7,843 additional jobs
- A boost to local economies: £78million gross value added for Business & IP Centre supported businesses
- A return on public investment: £6.95 for every £1 of public money spent
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