CyberASAP

The only pre-seed accelerator programme in the cybersecurity ecosystem, CyberASAP (Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme) plays a unique and vital role in supporting cyber security innovation and commercialisation.

What is CyberASAP?

Now in its eighth year, CyberASAP provides academics with the expertise, knowledge and training needed to convert their research into technologies, products and services in this key sector of the global economy. The programme creates a pipeline to move great cyber security ideas out of the university lab and into the commercial market.

CyberASAP is selective and teams compete to join and complete the programme. A series of highly effective interventions (including bootcamps, workshops, and mentoring) gives participating teams essential insights into the key milestones necessary to commercialise their research.

CyberASAP benefits from the experience and specialist knowledge of an extensive network of practitioners (including in IP, New Product Development, Innovation Planning, Sales, Investment, Pitching, Communications) who contribute to the 11-month programme which culminates in a Demo Day where teams pitch and demonstrate their Proofs of Concept.

CyberASAP is funded by the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and delivered by Innovate UK.

CyberASAP year 8 demo day highlights

Statistics

CyberASAP has helped over 170 teams from UK universities to develop their innovations, 34 companies have been formed and our alumni have secured £40 million in further funding.

Funding

£40m

Funding

Projects

170

Projects

Startups

34

Startups

Year 8 Demo Day

Find out about all the Year 8 projects

Download the programme from the Demo Day on 26 February and find out about all this year's teams.

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CASE STUDIES

Insights from CyberASAP Alumni

The CyberASAP Case Studies booklet highlights the diverse journeys of innovators involved in the programme, showcasing the pivotal impact of commercialising academic research and underscoring CyberASAP’s role in bridging the gap between academia and industry.

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Resources

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Related Events and Recordings

Wed
26
Feb
2025

CyberASAP Year 8 - Demo Day

12.30 - 19.00 | London

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Thu
14
Mar
2024

CyberASAP Year 7 Demo Day

12.30 - 19.00 | London

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