London calling cyber start-ups

Cyber London (CyLon), Europe’s first dedicated cyber security start-up accelerator and incubator, is inviting cyber security start-ups to apply for its third programme. Applications are welcome from teams across Europe and further afield.

Cyber London’s cyber security accelerator consists of a 12-week programme where entrepreneurial teams with innovative business ideas are provided access to professional training and guidance from an accomplished network of mentors, investors and CyLon Alumni. At the end of this programme, the companies will present their solutions to potential customers, investors and partners at an in-house Demo Day. The Demo Day for CyLon’s second cohort recently took place, and saw the teams pitching to over 150 key stakeholders. In addition to training, mentorship and fully-furnished office space, the teams selected to participate in the programme will receive a £15,000 investment in their businesses in return for 3% equity.

Applications for the next Cyber London programme are now open at https://www.f6s.com/cyberlondon3cylon/apply. Participants may include the very earliest stage teams, through to established companies seeking support to accelerate development and reach new customers and markets. Entrepreneurs working on any technology with security applications and with the ambition to build a successful business are encouraged to apply.

Kirsten Connell, MD of Cyber London said: “We’ve had such diverse and interesting members in our previous cohorts, I’m looking forward to seeing what the next group brings to the industry. The breadth of talent we’re seeing and the success our previous cohorts have had reinforces the value Cyber London provides to entrepreneurs and the wider economy. We’ve learned a lot from our first two programmes and look forward to helping this next cohort build and establish their brands and technologies.”

Paul Manister, CTO of cohort two start-up Fabric commented: “CyLon has been absolutely amazing in terms of the quality of mentors, staff and of course the commercial relationships and reach that has been extended to us. We’ve learned a lot, benefitted greatly and are now ready for the next stage of the company’s evolution. Thanks to being involved in the CyLon Programme we have already raised a substantial portion of the current funding round, which looks like it will be over-subscribed. I am in no doubt that a large part of this is thanks to the kudos CyLon brings.”

Closing date for cohort three applications is Sunday 27^th March 2016 with the programme running from Tuesday 3^rd May until Saturday 23^rd July.