NCSC For Startups
Delivering the NCSC mission to make the UK the safest place to live and work online
Plexal is the innovation delivery partner for the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
The NCSC For Startups (formerly NCSC Cyber Accelerator) programme has seen over 75 startups successfully graduate and go on to garner impressive achievements, including raising over £526m in investment and creating more than 1700 jobs.
To further support this alumni group, we are currently not onboarding any new startups to the programme.
The 75+ startups in the alumni will continue to receive support from the NCSC they have been accustomed to with increased focus on growing these relationships and supporting their businesses to thrive.
Plexal’s proud to have played a part in the success of the NCSC For Startups programme to date. As the chosen partner to continue delivering support to the NCSC and the NSCS For Startups alumni community, we’re committed to the shared mission to increase our national resilience and making the UK the safest place to live and work online.
PROGRAMME PARTNERS
Meet our most recent graduates to the alumni community
Cynalytica specialises in industrial control system (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and operational technology (OT) security. The business offers all-sources communication capture as well as advanced machine learning and AI-driven threat detection, protecting critical infrastructures with predictive cyber security and operation solutions.
Iothic provides technology to enable post-quantum secure, smart networks to function without reliance on third parties or single points of vulnerability, which presents higher productivity and asset utilisation from broader operational connectivity – at lower risk and lower cost.
Kuro is simplifying the cloud through software that helps organisations overcome numerous barriers to accessing cloud capabilities, which can often result in non-expert users finding the cloud confusing and inaccessible.
OrbiSky is working to transform business operations through development of next-generation encrypted data management technology, doing so with creation of an innovative edge data unit.
Salt Communications provides a secure mobile solution for sharing sensitive information. Organisations using its solution can accelerate decision making, increase productivity and drive efficiency.
GET IN TOUCH
Our innovation team are here if you have any questions about how to engage with the NCSC For Startups programme or community.
Hear what our alumni have to say
Lexverify
“For Lexverify, participating in the NCSC For Startups programme was transformational. From sales training to investment readiness, the programme prepared us for the next stage of our journey. In the one year following graduation we acquired new customers, expanded our cyber security focus and raised a Seed round, and we’re not stopping here.”
Acubed IT Solutions
“Joining the NCSC For Startups programme was a game-changer for Acubed IT. It opened up incredible networking opportunities and gave us insights that have directly boosted our product development.
It’s been an awesome ride, and the impact on our business is clear—better products, stronger connections, and a solid path forward. Huge thanks to the NCSC team and Plexal for the support and guidance.”
RevEng.ai
“NCSC For Startups accelerated the growth of RevEng.ai. During the programme, we closed a funding round and engaged with customers through introductions made. The teachings and activities developed have since been propagated and put into practise when dealing with new customers and wider stakeholders. It ensured all of the companies had the basic teachings to set our companies up for success.”
Iothic Ltd
“The NCSC For Startups programme has been hugely helpful. The government has made a significant investment, alongside many partners but especially Plexal and Deloitte, to deliver a packed programme of coaching, mentoring and setting up introductions to customers and investors. Several connections we made during the programme that are progressing into commercial reality, we highly recommend it.”