CYBER RUNWAY - IGNITE

Applications
OPEN

For founders and CEOs to develop as leaders and scale their businesses.

Cyber Runway Ignite is for six exceptional leaders from cyber security startups. Funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and delivered by Plexal, we’re helping leaders to scale your startup to new heights and unleash your leadership potential.

Over six months, we’re providing a bespoke, highly tailored package of support that includes mentorship, professional services, leadership coaching, a founders’ retreat, international exposure and connections to industry and investors.

If you have big ambitions to be a more impactful leader within your startup or the wider UK ecosystem, Ignite is for you. And you’ll do all this within a unique community of peers who have similar ambitions, challenges and experiences.

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WHAT WE’LL COVER

From group workshops to 1:1 coaching with hand-picked experts, we’ll help you get match-fit to be the leader you were born to be. These are some examples of what we’ll cover during our bespoke leadership programme:

GROWTH

Exit, growth and funding strategies
Industry connections
Managing change and understanding emerging sector and ecosystem trends

MISSION AND COMMUNICATION

Mission and making an impact
Confidence and overcoming demons like imposter syndrome
Authentic personal branding and storytelling

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

Stress and burnout
Creating a supportive culture that drives growth
Building your team and delegating

Key dates

Tuesday 30th SEPtember

Applications open

Friday 10th OCTober

Applications close

MONDAY 27th OCTober

Programme onboarding

w/c moNDAY 20th OCTober

Successful applicants notified

Thursday 6th -Friday 7th NOVember

Kick- off retreat

BENEFITS

5 x in-person days
Virtual leadership coaching and 1:1 mentor
2 x one-day founders' retreat
1 x VIP dinner
1 x international trip (fully funded)

CRITERIA

Cyber Runway Ignite is open to anyone in the leadership team of UK-registered cyber security or AI security startups who want to develop as a leader. You should have launched your product and be revenue-generating.

HERE’S WHAT OUR IGNITE ALUMNI SAY

"It felt like it was a real supported experience guided by the principle to level up leadership, with the intention that the whole ecosystem benefits. That full support has been invaluable - whether that be mentor guidance in very tricky times, cohort support, or introductions to other people in the wider ecosystem. The ability to share and lean on my mentor, the cohort and coach has been pivotal.”

"The timing of my participation in Ignite couldn't have been more fortuitous. The programme equipped me with the resilience and strategies needed and thanks to the insights and support gained from Ignite, our business is not just surviving but thriving. In summary, Ignite has been a cornerstone in our journey, providing the camaraderie, tools, personal development, and timely support essential for navigating the complexities of leadership and business growth.”