Cyber Runway – Grow

Applications closed

GET EXCITED. THIS IS SOME OF WHAT WE’LL COVER…

GROW MAY BE FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE…

• a registered UK company 
• that is “cyber” focussed*
• a product that you have or are very close to putting to market 
• in need of ideas and knowledge on running a business 
• big growth plans that we can help with!  

Don’t be put off applying if you don’t meet all the criteria, as we assess each application on a case-by-case basis and we’ll always sign post you to other avenues of support.

*By “cyber” we mean: any company that is looking at the availability, integrity, availability and security of information, the internet (including internet-connected spaces and devices), critical national infrastructure and communications. Companies battling disinformation, online harms, securing AI and safeguarding the availability of manufacturing are all cyber companies by this definition. 

WHY JOIN CYBER RUNWAY: GROW

Investor pitches and industry introductions  

Get in front of a wide network of investors and industry. You’ll be able to speak to leaders in the Cyber Industry on the challenges facing your company and receive feedback and advice to lead you to success. 

Expert-led workshops  

Take part in our workshops virtually, wherever you are. Our sessions are virtual and allow for smaller groups to interact, ask questions and support each other.   

Mentoring, and 1:1 advice from successful tech founders  

Learn from successful founders and experts from the ecosystem with our founders firesides and mentoring.   

10 in-person events  

Connect with the cyber ecosystem at our in-person events, which are held across the UK. This includes our mid-way event and graduation.   

We’ll fully fund your travel and accommodation for one of these events.  

Pitch practice  

We’ll help you nail your pitch and story. Whether you’re speaking to investors, buyers or your team, we’ll help you tell your story and rally people around your mission.    

Engineering support  

The Centre for Secure Information Technologies can support your product development.   

No cost, no equity and no IP    

Cyber Runway is fully funded by the UK government and Plexal takes no equity or IP from you. We’re just here to help you scale.    

Resource library and startup advice on demand  

Tap into a treasure trove of expert-written resources and advice for cyber startups.  

Fellow founders 

Meet 20 other founders who are on the same journey as you, connect with them and build a peer group of growth 

FAQs

What type of companies can apply?  

Cyber Runway is open to all companies with a UK entity. We have a stream for companies at each stage, and we can direct you to either Launch, Grow, Scale or Ignite (our leadership programme).   

I don’t know if I’m a cyber company. Can I apply?   

Cyber Runway’s Grow and Scale streams will be open to any company that’s securing the future of communications.   

Plexal’s definition of a cyber company is any company that’s looking at the availability, integrity, availability and security of information, the internet (including internet-connected spaces and devices), critical national infrastructure and communications.    

Companies battling disinformation, online harms, securing AI and safeguarding the availability of manufacturing are all cyber companies by this definition.