Innovate UK welcomes new government plans to supercharge UK cyber sector

This initiative includes additional funding for academic programmes that translate research into commercial impact, with a renewed focus on strengthening national cyber defences.

One of the key beneficiaries of this funding is the CyberASAP Programme, delivered by Innovate UK, which supports academic teams in transforming early-stage cybersecurity research into market-ready products and services.

Innovate UK is delighted by this renewed commitment to the UK’s thriving cybersecurity sector. The additional funding recognises the critical role that academic innovation plays in strengthening national cyber resilience; we look forward to continuing delivering this vital work through the CyberASAP Programme, turning academic research into commercially viable opportunities.

– Robin Kennedy, Co-Director of CyberASAP, Innovate UK; Emma Fadlon, Co-Director of CyberASAP, Innovate UK

The announcement follows a successful deep dive into the programme’s impact, highlighting its role in nurturing spinouts, fostering collaboration between academia and industry, and accelerating the commercialisation of UK cyber innovation.

This investment marks a pivotal moment for the UK’s cyber innovation landscape. By backing academic research and supporting startups, we’re not only strengthening national resilience but also unlocking new commercial opportunities that will drive growth and global leadership in cybersecurity.

– Gary Cutts, Executive Director for Digital and Technologies, Innovate UK

The new plans, announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), reaffirm the government’s commitment to making the UK a global leader in cybersecurity and digital technologies.

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