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Industry 100

Administers Part-time secondment scheme placing United Kingdom cyber professionals NCSC employer pays salary no NCSC cash.

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Industry 100 (i100) is the NCSC's principal initiative for close collaboration with UK industry cyber professionals. Secondees work part-time at the NCSC while their home employer continues to pay their salary. NCSC provides no funding — the scheme is a knowledge-exchange arrangement, not a grant. As of October 2025 the community reached 160 participants. SC clearance required.

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Rolling.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.ncsc.gov.uk