Plexal’s had the pleasure of ramping up our partnership with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) over the past month, building towards a visit from a delegation of Australian cyber security companies to connect with local UK counterparts this week. Australia has grand ambitions for its cyber security sector with aims for the country […]
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From awareness for gamers to privacy legislation: a look back on the UK Gulf Women in Cybersecurity Fellowship
From awareness for gamers to privacy legislation: a look back on the UK Gulf Women in Cybersecurity Fellowship – a programme for talented female cyber security professionals throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
What is it about East London that appeals to startups?
East London has earned a reputation as a dynamic, creative and thriving part of London that’s attracting both businesses and residents alike.
Blockchain incubator showcases startup success
Block Dojo, the block chain incubator based at Plexal Stratford coworking space, concluded their intense 12-week incubator program with Cohort 5, read about the 8 startups here.
Ukrainian tech talent gathers at Plexal Stratford as part of recovery mission
The Ukraine Recovery Conference is underway, bringing together the public and private sectors to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation and recovery from the effects of war. Delivering a speech on Wednesday 21st June, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “Before this terrible war, Ukraine’s economy was becoming a huge investment opportunity.” First […]
Plexal and Multiverse launch Future Skills Academy for startup staff upskilling
We announced our partnership with professional development company Multiverse in February. Together, we’re focused on providing Plexal’s innovation ecosystem – Plexal and Hub 8 workspace members and innovation programme graduates – with access to unused apprenticeship levy donated by businesses with surplus funds, via Multiverse, enabling startups to upskill and grow. Progressing our work to close […]
National Cyber Security Show: Innovation through collaboration
Individually, we’re strong but together we’re stronger. While a startup has exciting new ideas, government and industry possess insights and resources. So, what happens when you throw them together and blend up their respective expertise? You get innovation through collaboration. This was the key topic delivered at the National Cyber Security Show (NCSS) on Thursday […]
Opening the Global Gateway: UK startups receive soft landing pad in US
Plexal recently met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore in London during his first international trade mission in April, committing to be a part of the US state’s exciting new Maryland Global Gateway Soft Landing Program. We’ve joined the Global Gateway as the seventh official international exchange partner and the first in the UK. As part […]
Forbes 30 Under 30: Victory for Cyber Runway leaders behind Naq Cyber and Quantum Dice
The Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2023 list has been revealed to include Naq Cyber founder Nadia Kadhim (29) and Quantum Dice founders George Dunlop, Ramy Shelbaya, Wenmiao Yu (26, 29, 25), all of whom are part of our Cyber Runway community, a programme backed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Nadia […]
Plexal is uniting the startup ecosystems in Oman and the UK
Plexal’s been appointed by the UK Oman Digital Hub to work alongside Omani innovation development company AL JABR to tackle challenges created by the global pandemic. The Rapid Innovation Accelerator is a six-week virtual programme that will pair UK innovators with startups in Oman. Our innovation team analysed how startups in the UK have used […]