Innovation centre Plexal has announced that applications are open for a new digital security accelerator programme from Greater Manchester’s Digital Security Hub (DiSH).

DiSH is a consortium made up of Barclays Eagle Labs, Lancaster University, University of Manchester, and Plexal.

It was launched in June this year with the aim of supporting 500 start-ups and creating more than 1,000 jobs in Greater Manchester.

The DiSH Accelerator will offer digital security and cyber businesses from Greater Manchester and the North West access to mentors, coaching, events, industry connections and dedicated support to help them grow their early-stage businesses.

Plexal is inviting early-stage start-ups, including seed and pre-seed investment level start-ups, to apply for the programme by 11 September 2022.

“We’re thrilled to be the innovation partner to the DiSH and are excited by the opportunity to design and deliver the first DiSH Accelerator targeted at supporting innovative, early-stage start-ups,” said Saj Huq, chief commercial officer and head of innovation, Plexal. “Greater Manchester and the Northwest has a fast-growing cyber scene, and there are increasing opportunities for the regional start-up ecosystem to engage and collaborate with an array of potential customers and partners as they scale their propositions and build market share.

“The DiSH Accelerator promises to act as a catalyst for that opportunity and we encourage ambitious start-ups to apply.”

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