CyberASAP Pathfinder November 2026 - Online and In-Person Workshops

Overview

CyberASAP is a well-established programme now in its tenth year. The in-depth programme supports UK academics who are interested in commercialising their cyber security ideas and is delivered annually with a duration of approximately ten months.

To build on the achievements of the full programme and encourage future applicants, we are running another CyberASAP Pathfinder short-programme in November 2026. The programme is being run in partnership by Innovate UK Business Connect and Innovate UK with funding from DCMS (the department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport).

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About the event

Important Points to Note

CyberASAP Pathfinder will offer a fusion of virtual and in-person learning experiences over four days (two half days online & a two-day in-person bootcamp), thoughtfully tailored to support and encourage academic cybersecurity sector-specific commercialisation. 

The confirmed dates are:

1.  Online: Introductory half-day workshop: Tuesday 3 November 2026 - 09:00 – 13:00 (morning)

2. In-person: Two-Day Bootcamp - Clayton Hotel Birmingham, Albert Street, Birmingham, B5 5JE (close to Birmingham New Street and Moor Street stations)

Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thursday 12 November 2026 (plan to arrive late afternoon of Tuesday 10 November 2026 - a welcome dinner will also be served in the evening of 10 November 2026)

Day One Bootcamp - Wednesday 11 November 2026

Wednesday timings 10:00 start/17:00 end plus evening dinner

Day Two Bootcamp – Thursday 12 November 2026

Thursday timings 09:00 start/17:00 end

We expect to finish by 17:00 on Thursday 12 November 2026 so please bear this in mind when making your travel plans.

3. Concluding half-day online workshop: Monday 16 November 2026 - 13:00 - 17:30 (afternoon)

There is no charge to participate in CyberASAP Pathfinder but you must attend the two half-day online workshops plus the two-day in-person bootcamp in Birmingham.

For the two-day bootcamp in Birmingham, meals, refreshments and two night’s accommodation (nights of Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 November 2026) will all be included.

NB: Delegates are responsible for funding and arranging their own travel to/from the in-person bootcamp in Birmingham on 11 -12 November 2026.

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