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Cyber Local Funding Now Open for Applications!

The Cyber Local competition offers £1.3 million for UK-based projects aimed at addressing regional disparities in the cyber security sector, with grants from £25,000 to £150,000, and applications closing on 9 October 2024.
By Tim Burghes,

Cyber Local Funding Now Open for Applications! 

Today, DSIT is launching a funding opportunity for cyber security initiatives in regions across the UK. This funding is available to support local projects which seek to either increase the quality, quantity and/or diversity of practitioners entering the cyber workforce, or to support the growth, innovation, and/or strength of cyber ecosystems across the country. 

How to apply: 

If you would like to apply for funding, you will first need to submit an expression of interest to your DSIT Regional Lead before 27 September. Once this has been approved you will be able to submit a full application for funding to our partners Innovate UK, which must be completed by 9 October. For more information on this funding opportunity, how to apply, and all the relevant dates, contact details and supporting information please visit the competition page

Innovate UK will also be holding a briefing event on the 19 September which will expand on the application process and criteria for the programme, register for this event here.