UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £1.8 million to target the growth of the cyber security sector and the development of cyber security skills
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is working with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to invest up to £1.8 million in innovation projects.
These will be to resolve geographical disparities in the development and growth of the cyber security sector and to reduce the skills gap in the sector.
Competition details
The aim of the Cyber Local 2025-2026 competition is to develop impactful regional activities and events that focus on supporting the growth of the cyber security sector and the development of cyber security skills.
Your project must
- have a grant funding request between £25,000 and £150,000
- last between three months and six months
- carry out its project work in the UK
- intend to exploit the results from or in the UK
- not start before 1 September 2025
- end by 31 March 2026
- have endorsement of your area steering group
Eligibility
Your proposal must
- be delivered in one of nine specified geographical areas North West England, South West England, Yorkshire and Humber, North East England, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East England, East of England, and London.
- demonstrate clear impact in the cyber security sector of the geographical area through the development of strong and innovative cyber security ecosystems or increasing opportunities for activities to reduce the skills gap in the sector
The closing date for this competition is 11am on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Find out more and apply for the Cyber Local 2025-2026 competition.
First published 31 March 2025
