Are you an ambitious startup or early-stage business with an innovative idea? Whether you are developing groundbreaking technology, a revolutionary product, or a distinctive brand identity, securing your intellectual property (IP) is key to long term success.

An Exclusive Opportunity to Win £10,000 in Intellectual Property Support. At Stevens Hewlett & Perkins (SH&P), we understand the challenges early-stage businesses face in protecting their innovations. That’s why we have launched Pitch & Protect: The £10k IP Fund – a unique opportunity for one visionary individual, startup, or early-stage business to secure a comprehensive IP package with SH&P worth £10,000.

 

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New SME Financial Support Scheme – 'IP Advance'

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Who we support

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TechSPARK

TechSPARK is an organisation that supports the tech, digital and engineering community in the Bristol, Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire regions of the UK. It acts as a hub for local businesses, supporting growth and collaboration for start-ups and established companies.

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SETsquared Bristol

SETsquared Bristol support tech founders with tailored coaching, workspace and investor access based at the Engine Shed in Bristol. The organisation creates a space for university expertise and the community converge, helping more than 450 start-ups raise over £700 million.

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Eagle Labs

Eagle Labs provide support to start-up businesses and, particularly, to business developing new technology and innovation. Expert mentoring is given to help businesses innovate and scale through a collaborative community and dedicated growth programs.

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Devon Chamber of Commerce

Incorporating the Exeter and Plymouth Chambers of Commerce, the Devon Chamber of Commerce (DC) supports Devon businesses by running networking events and providing a variety of business support services, including workshops and other training events.

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Amplify Venture

Amplify Venture is a free two-year programme for ambitious founders and business owners seeking to scale and expand their businesses. Supporting the programme with tailored video content, key IP insights and practical fact sheets, giving the cohort clear and accessible intellectual property guidance. This includes focused information, resources and advice to help founders navigate their IP considerations with confidence.

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Chambers Wales

Chambers Wales brings together a thriving business community committed to building a more prosperous Wales. Through its network, expertise and strong political influence, it promotes, connects, supports and informs organisations across Wales and beyond, offering the connectivity and capability needed to overcome challenges, unlock opportunities and help businesses grow with confidence. Partner to the Chamber and its community, providing clear guidance on intellectual property through presentations, downloadable guides and webinars. This includes support on core IP principles as well as the key considerations required when exporting and expanding into overseas markets

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Capital Enterprise

Capital Enterprise is a UK-based non-profit membership network dedicated to accelerating early-stage tech start-ups. It brings together investors, universities, incubators, local authorities and enterprise agencies to deliver support programmes, mentorship and funding readiness, helping founders from under-represented groups scale their ventures. Supporting Capital Enterprise by delivering intellectual property guidance, resources and advice across their startup and innovation programmes, including tailored 1-to-1 IP consultations for participating founders.

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Tramshed Tech

Tramshed Tech supports Wales’ most promising tech and creative start-ups through a robust ecosystem of fully-funded innovation programmes. Its Ventures arm offers boot-camps, accelerators (e.g., Founder Academy, AI Enable, Soft-Landing), expert mentorship, strategic investor access, curated workspace and a vibrant network of founders, corporates, universities and government partners—enabling businesses to scale from early-stage concept to international growth. Tramshed Tech supports Wales’ most promising tech and creative start-ups through a robust ecosystem of fully-funded innovation programmes. Its Ventures arm offers boot-camps, accelerators (e.g., Founder Academy, AI Enable, Soft-Landing), expert mentorship, strategic investor access, curated workspace and a vibrant network of founders, corporates, universities and government partners—enabling businesses to scale from early-stage concept to international growth

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Bob Barnes

Bob Barnes

IP Systems and Business Development Director

Andrew Flaxman

Andrew Flaxman

Patent Attorney, Partner

Emma Kirkpatrick

Emma Kirkpatrick

Trade Mark Attorney

Richard Turner

Richard Turner

Patent Attorney, Partner