CyNam's Upcoming Events

As we approach the end of 2024, we’re thrilled to announce a final series of events to close out our calendar, offering you diverse opportunities to connect, learn, and grow within the cyber and tech landscape. Here’s what’s coming up – we hope to see you there!

CHERI Alliance Conference: Cybersecurity by Design - From Research to Industry

The CHERI Alliance , along with CyNam and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is hosting a one-day conference on the topic of "Cybersecurity by Design - From Research to Industry" in Cheltenham. This event will take place on November 12th at Hub8 MX.

CHERI is a vendor-agnostic memory-safe architecture that seeks to address 90% of software vulnerabilities by addressing memory safety at the hardware level. Join us to learn more about this revolutionary approach to cybersecurity.

?? Date: November 12th

?? Location: Hub8 MX, Cheltenham

There are still a few places available for the conference, so sign up at the link below! Sign up here

Driving Innovation & Growth: Angel Investing in Cyber and Emerging Tech

In this new engagement programme, we have teamed up with HCR Law , Richard Yorke (Founder, Angel Investor and ex-MD of CyNam) and Melania Edwards (Investment Consultant) to explore aspects of early-stage investing in cyber and emerging technologies, with the aim of establishing an active angel investor network here in Gloucestershire.

It’ll come as no surprise to hear that we strongly believe our ecosystem, with its long heritage in cybersecurity and technology innovation, has an important role to play in the secure development and adoption of Emerging Tech. And with this will come opportunities for investment and growth.

However, despite Gloucestershire being home to the largest concentration of cyber and technology businesses outside of London, alongside a high number of ‘exited’ founders from the sector, early-stage funding in Cyber and Emerging Tech isn’t working as well as it could.

DSIT’s latest Cyber Security Sectoral Analysis (2024) highlighted a worrying drop off in investment into South West-based cybersecurity start-ups. Join us to learn about angel investing and exciting opportunities in the high-growth cyber and emerging tech sectors.

?? New Date: Tuesday, 26th November

?? Location: FuturePark, Park Campus, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH

?? Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT

Register here

Launch Your Tech Business with Expert Guidance!

Are you driven to make a positive impact with technology? Got an idea for a tech solution that tackles a social challenge but aren’t sure where to begin? The Tech Founder Lab bootcamp – powered by CyNam, Pivot Labs , Wynne-Jones IP , and Barclays Eagle Labs – is here to help you bring that vision to life!

In this FREE two-day bootcamp, you’ll gain:

? Pivot Your Career: Insights from successful tech founders on their entrepreneurship journey ? Validate Your Idea: Tools to assess your solution’s commercial viability ? Build Your Tech Business: Hands-on guidance with business planning, funding, and team building

Who Should Attend?

?? Startup-curious individuals

?? Aspiring tech entrepreneurs tackling real-world problems

?? Early-stage startups and SMEs eager to gain traction

?? When: December 2024 (Date TBC)

?? Where: Hub8, MX Boardroom, Cheltenham

Ready to get started? Express your interest here .

University Challenge: From Campus to Company

Unlocking Cyber and Digital Innovation and Growth with CyNam, University of Gloucestershire , and Western Gateway .

Join us for this unique event with CyNam and the Western Gateway, designed to show you how collaborating with academic talent can be a game-changer for your business. Join us to explore how partnerships with the local academic community can drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and give your business a competitive edge.

What can academic collaboration bring to your business?

• Boosted R&D Productivity: Companies with academic partnerships see a 40% higher rate of new product or service launches (PwC). Imagine what fresh ideas and research could do for your R&D!
• Increased Revenue Growth: Businesses working with universities enjoy, on average, a 15% boost in revenue growth compared to their peers (NCUB). It's more than a partnership—it’s an investment in growth.
• Access to Top Talent: Partnerships with universities offer a direct pipeline to skilled graduates, reducing hiring costs and recruitment time through internships and placements.
• Higher Success Rates for Public Funding: In the UK, joint applications with universities have a 20% higher success rate in securing Innovate UK funding. Academic partnerships can also boost your access to valuable funding.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how academic partnerships could drive real, measurable impact for your business. Get inspired, meet potential collaborators, and learn more about how you can leverage the diverse expertise and creativity right in our local community.

Register Here

We’re so excited to bring this year to a close with such a dynamic lineup of events. Join us to learn, grow, and network as we pave the way for an even stronger future together.

See you soon, The CyNam Team