NCSC for Startups
Connects Equity-free accelerator matching United Kingdom cyber startups NCSC technical expertise now alumni-only.
NCSC for Startups launched in 2017 as a flagship programme to support and accelerate UK cyber startups, delivered by Plexal on behalf of the NCSC. Over 75 startups graduated, achieving £550 million in investment and creating more than 1,700 jobs. The programme provided mentoring, technical exchange with NCSC experts, and access to the government cyber ecosystem — but no direct cash grants. The programme has concluded as an active cohort intake as of circa 2023-24; alumni-only since then.
Cybersecurity
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.