This year’s RSA theme is “Many Voices. One Community” and we’re attending with a cohort of startup leaders and government stakeholders.
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Plexal develops always-on SME support system, Growth Partnership
As demonstrated with our 2024 Impact Report, Plexal has a proven track record. Through collaboration with government, industry and startups, we’ve supported growth of over 1,200 businesses, contributing £731m to the UK economy and generating 9,400 jobs. To enhance this further we’ve opened a new division, Growth Partnership, to directly empower the country’s SMEs, which […]
Global startup cohort lands in Singapore to fast track international growth with CyberBoost Catalyse
Three months after opening applications to CyberBoost Catalyse, our second programme has begun! Established by the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre, supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, National University of Singapore and powered by Plexal, we’re excited to help innovative companies expand in Singapore, Asia Pacific and beyond. With CyberBoost Catalyse underway, the second cohort […]
Scribe CEO Rob Cossins on why the startup world humbles the hell out of you
We’re accepting applications from idea-stage innovators for our fourth Product Builder Programme, which is powered by Barclays Eagle Labs, funded by the UK government and delivered by Plexal. This follows the graduation of our third cohort, which is developing solutions for everything from food recommendations based on medical requirements to smart travel assistance. So, if […]
22 cyber companies seeking market fit with brainwave analysis, disinformation detection, game theory and more
Our Cyber Runway cohort onboarding extravaganza continues at pace, having recently welcomed talented researchers, startups, scaleups and founders to Launch, Ignite and Scale. Recently detailing the value of the programme, Abu Sayed, Director at Daintta, the cyber security consultancy, said: “Being part of the Cyber Runway alumni has been brilliant for my company. Personally, it’s […]
Grown in Cheltenham founders begin business advancement, with room for more to benefit
We’re pleased to reveal Grown in Cheltenham, our business support programme with Hub8 by Plexal, Cheltenham Borough Council (CBC) and The Growth Hub, has welcomed three Gloucestershire-based founders to its first cohort. The programme launch follows July’s grand opening of the CBC and Hub8 by Plexal’s MX Innovation Centre – where the newest of The Growth […]
Unity displayed at CyberUK 2024, with Plexal’s Startups Zone closing the gap between organisations
We’ve had an exhilarating three days at the ICC Birmingham where Plexal hosted the Startups Zone at CyberUK 2024, the UK government’s flagship cyber security event from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It was a pleasure to witness and facilitate so many compelling conversations between those invested in strengthening our cyber security and resilience. […]
Family mental health platform Lumi crowned champion at knockout Digital Product Showcase
A doctor for five years, Mark Cox turned to entrepreneurship in attempt to tackle a noticeable family mental health crisis, which resulted in the launch of Lumi – a venture that led him to be named the victor at our debut Digital Product Showcase with Barclays Eagle Labs and UK government. The Product Builder Programme […]
Plexal, DSIT and DBT unite for UK-US trade mission at RSA Conference with Cyber Runway alumni
Plexal has embarked on a UK-US trade mission with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), taking place in San Francisco at the 2024 RSA Conference from Monday 6th to Thursday 9th May. We’re travelling to the RSA Conference with a delegation of eight selected startup […]
Cyber Runway Live: Analysing UK cyber security, innovation opportunities and stealth public protection
Last spring we fired up the engine on Cyber Runway 3.0, the third cyber accelerator that Plexal has delivered in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) – with support from the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) and Deloitte. Over the past six months, we’ve run four Cyber Runway streams designed […]
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.
Seven ways we’re diagnosing what startups need as they scale
There’s a point in a startup’s growth journey that’s particularly treacherous. You’re taking on risks like being beholden to a VC, having far more employees to feel responsible for or entering new sectors or geographic markets where success isn’t guaranteed. And you’re having to make everyone around you believe not just in your mission, but […]
Inclusive and innovative leaders join Cyber Runway Ignite
The selected founders come from diverse backgrounds spanning everything from the military to education to performing arts and have a mission to bring more inclusivity to the sector and break down barriers, while simultaneously building solutions to enhance our security. We’re pleased to continue our partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) […]
Using failure as fuel for the entrepreneurial journey
We were joined by serial entrepreneur Melissa Chambers for our most recent Cyber Lates event, which discussed the F-word. That’s right… failure was the topic of the night. In conversation with Plexal Innovation Consultant, Alan Every, Melissa reflected on her entrepreneurial journey so far, detailing what she’s learnt from unexpected mishaps along the way to […]
How to apply Olympic gold medallist Michael Johnson’s mindset as a founder
Insert 🤯 emoji because it’s hard to believe Infosecurity Europe was a month ago already! Then again, the consistent developments and projects taking place at Plexal move at a pace that Michael Johnson, the serial gold medal-winning Olympian, would be proud of, so it’s easy for moments to flash by before you know it. And […]
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.
From amputee recovery support to food allergen management – meet the 2023 Product Builder Programme cohort
After months of scouring the country for budding entrepreneurs bursting at the seams with creative ideas, we’re excited to have launched our Product Builder Programme, which is powered by Barclays Eagle Labs, funded by the UK government and delivered by Plexal. To recap on our nationwide innovator hunt, Plexal and Barclays Eagle Labs held a […]
The genie is out of the bottle – but is generative AI an opportunity or threat for cyber?
To call generative AI a popular subject would be an understatement. It’s like saying fish and chips by the seaside tastes nice, which is a disservice when the reality is that guzzling the salty, vinegar-coated British delicacy at the beach makes for a flavour sensation that sets the taste buds alight. That to say, regardless […]
RSA 2023: Inside our San Francisco trade mission with NCSC For Startups
As event topics go, the 2023 theme of RSA – “stronger together” – really couldn’t have fit Plexal any better, so inevitably we were like a moth to a flame when it came to securing our place. And, true to the focus of this year’s San Francisco conference, we had no intention of flying solo. […]
Plexal and DSIT buckle up as co-pilots for Cyber Runway 3.0
We at Plexal are thrilled to have reinforced our partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology through the arrival of Cyber Runway 3.0. This aligns with our position as the innovation company solving society’s challenges through collaboration with government, startups and industry. Cyber Runway is supported by the Centre for Secure Information Technologies […]
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 […]
CyberUK 2023: A recap of Belfast security event
Plexal had a very successful show at the NCSC’s CyberUK 19-20 April 2023 in Belfast with leaders in the cybersecurity industry.
AWS Healthcare Accelerator startup cohort revealed
We’re thrilled to announce that following months of scouting, Plexal and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have selected 11 startups to join the EMEA cohort of the first ever global AWS Healthcare Accelerator. Our four-week programme is designed to create positive impact for the healthcare workforce. AWS and Plexal are delivering the accelerator to ease the healthcare […]
Point of view: Future Fund: Breakthrough scheme and the Digital Markets Unit
By Andrew Roughan, managing director, Plexal What’s happened The government has released more details about the £375m Future Fund: Breakthrough scheme, which will see the Treasury co-invest with private enterprise to bring game-changing technologies to market. The government is also launching consultations on a Digital Markets Unit: a new regulatory regime for the most powerful […]
Alison Battisby’s social media advice for startups
As part of our virtual events programme, Alison Battisby, founder of social media consultancy Avocado Social, hosted a workshop on how startups can make the most of their social presence with a minimal budget. Alison has over 10 years of social media experience and has managed communities for Pringles, Tesco and Nokia. She now owns […]
Latest startup data: overall investment is down by 50% and seed-stage startups are being hit hardest
Plexal has teamed up with research company Beauhurst to analyse how the lockdown and COVID-19 is affecting UK businesses. And our latest data, which covers the period from 23 March until 18 May, shows that the pandemic is hitting seed-stage startups hardest. Overall, there were 35% fewer deals and a 50% drop in funding compared […]
Our research: British startups have attracted over half a billion in investment since the lockdown began, but deal numbers are down
COVID-19 is having a huge impact on startups and scaleups across the UK, but to understand what’s really going on and provide a window into future trends, we’ve teamed up with research company Beauhurst to analyse UK investment and startup activity. We’ll be tracking nearly 30,000 startups and fast-growth businesses and publishing the stats each […]
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