Collaboration Opportunities
Within the North West Cyber Corridor, support frameworks are in place to fuel growth and innovation. Whether you’re a startup seeking investment or a business looking to scale, our region offers connections, resources and expertise.
CyberFocus
CyberFocus is a £5 million UKRI-funded programme led by Lancaster University, bringing together universities, industry, public organisations and communities to strengthen cyber innovation across the North West. Through collaborative projects, innovation activities and pubic engagement, it connects cyber security research with real-world challenges and opportunities. The aim is to galvanise the North West’s cyber ecosystem through trusted, research-led partnerships that strengthen national prosperity and protection.
Centre for Digital Innovation
CDI is a consortium of universities, further education colleges, and industry partners working together to help businesses across the North West harness digital skills. Led by Manchester Metropolitan University, with partners Lancaster University, The University of Manchester, and The University of Salford, CDI equips forward-thinking businesses with the tools and expertise to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The initiative focuses on four key areas of innovation: artificial intelligence, cyber security, industrial digitalisation, and immersive technology.
Innovate Lancashire
Innovate Lancashire is Lancashire County Council’s innovation investment programme. It enables innovative businesses to grow; facilitates new industry collaborations and commercial partnerships; promotes the county’s world-class R&D and Knowledge Transfer capabilities; helps to boost tech skills and increase digital expertise; and showcases Lancashire’s high value, high growth innovation ecosystem. Innovate Lancashire funds the Lancashire Digital Hub B2B programme and the Fraser House co-working space in Lancaster. It also developed the fhunded venture capital scheme, putting Lancashire firmly on the early-stage tech investment map.