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CYBER RUNWAY - SCALE X
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For scaleups to blast away the barriers to growth.
Over six months, we’re providing six scaling companies with 1:1 advice and practical support to overcome blockers to their next stage of rapid growth. Whilst 80% of the programme will focus on bespoke support, 20% remains dedicated to connected you to other founders facing similar challenges, series B investors and VCs, industry and a wide mentor community.
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This is some of what you'll get as part of Scale X:
A founder's retreat to kick off the programme
Access to a 1:1 Scale X Advisor
Scale Action Plan with measurable deliverables to cover:
- Funding and investment
- International expansion
- Recruitment and culture
- Inclusion and diversity
- Marketing, PR and communications
- Sales
- Procurement and framework advice
Fireside chats with some of the most successful founders in the industry
A bespoke trade mission based on the biggest area of opportunity for international expansion
The opportunity to showcase to CISOs at a closed-door pitch event
SCALE X MAY BE FOR YOU IF YOU:
Run a cyber company*
Have achieved Series A investment, and have:
- Proven product-market fit (you've moved beyond just an idea or prototype and have real users/customers showing traction)
- Revenue or strong usage metrics (you may not yet be highly profitable, but you can demonstrate a repeatable way to make money or grow quickly)
- A growing team and operations (you've expanded beyond the founding team, and are hiring in areas like technical, sales and marketing to support scaling).
Have big scaling plans that we can help with!
Scale X welcomes international companies but they must have a UK entity by the time the programme starts and be able to demonstrate a clear plan to grow a footprint in the UK. In fact, companies like Liverton Security have used Cyber Runway as a landing pad to enter the UK market.
*By “cyber” we mean: any company that’s looking at the integrity, availability and security of information, the internet (including internet-connected spaces and devices), critical national infrastructure and communications. Companies battling disinformation, online harms, securing AI and safeguarding the availability of manufacturing are all cyber companies by this definition.
Key dates
TUESDAY 30TH SEPtember
Applications open
FRIDAY 17th OCTober
Applications close
MONDAY 3rd NOVember
Programme onboarding
W/C mONDAY 27th OCTober
Successful applicants notified
WEDNESDAY 12th - THURSDAY
13th NOVember
Kick-off retreat
WHY JOIN CYBER RUNWAY: SCALE X
Investor pitches and industry introductions
Get in front of a global network of investors and industry. You’ll also receive feedback on your product-market fit from the CISOs and security leaders via Plexal’s Innovation Forum.
Founder's Firesides
Virtual sessions to connect and learn from some of the most successful founders in cyber, AI security and the wider tech sector.
International showcase
We’ll give Scale X cohort members the opportunity to join a bespoke trade mission to connect to opportunities in international markets.
Mentoring, peer support and 1:1 advice from successful tech founders
Learn from successful founders and experts from the ecosystem by connecting with our mentor pool.
Pitch practice
We’ll help you nail your pitch and story. Whether you’re speaking to investors, buyers or your team, we’ll help you tell your story and rally people around your mission.
No cost, no equity and no IP
Cyber Runway is fully funded by the UK government and Plexal takes no equity or IP from you. We’re just here to help you scale.
Resource library and startup advice on demand
Tap into a treasure trove of expert-written resources and advice for cyber startups.
International network and global expansion
Link up with regional and global cyber hubs in Cheltenham, Manchester, New York, Middle East, Singapore, Sydney and more.
HERE’S WHAT OUR SCALE X ALUMNI SAY
"Through Scale-X I was paired with an incredible mentor who really understood our needs at Overe. I also gained fast-track access to our ideal customer profile and potential angels, which helped me close distribution partners that have been transformative at our stage. Another great benefit has been forging close relationships with fellow founders, where we continue to compare notes and support each other both commercially and emotionally. The programme has been hugely valuable and I would recommend it to any founder looking to take their business forward."- Paul Barnes, Overe
