What is CyberASAP?
Now in its ninth 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.
Be a part of CyberASAP Year 10
UK registered academic institutions can apply for a share of up to £800,000 to join the Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme (CyberASAP). Applications will be open from 19 Jan, closing at 11am on 11 Feb 2026.
Apply for CyberASAP Year 10, phase 1
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.
£40m
Funding
170
Projects
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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Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator Programme - Year 10 Phase 1
Opens: 19/01/2026 Closes: 11/02/2026
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Horizon Europe 2026-27: Civil Security for Society (Cluster 3)
2026 calls close 5 Nov 2026, 2027 calls close 4 Nov 2027
Calls available under Cluster 3, covering challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.
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Defence Innovation Loans 2025-26
Next cycle closing date: 27 Jan 2026
Loans of up to £1m to help convert your mature defence innovation into a strong business proposition, with a below market interest rate of 7.4% per annum.
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Are you an academic, university Technology Transfer Officer, potential investor, commercial collaborator, entrepreneur or business person and would like to support the programme or attend any of our events?