Join East Midlands Cyber Resilience Enterprise
Bridge the innovation gap with funded consultancy for your business from expert cyber researchers.
CyberGrowth
East Midlands Cyber Resilience Enterprise
Bridge the innovation gap with funded consultancy for your business from expert cyber researchers.
Gain 100 hours of fully funded,hands-on expertise from De Montfort University academics who are embedded directly into your organisation.
5 businesses will learn how to:
- apply cutting edge research into their processes
- open the way to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and more
- access tailored support for new products or services
- position for further funding or grants.
FAQs
Why is cyber security important for my business?
Cyber security protects a business’s digital information, systems, and operations. It safeguards against threats such as hacking, fraud, and data loss. This preserves reputation, customer trust, and business continuity.
Is my business at risk from cyber attacks?
Any business using computers, email, or digital tools faces some level of cyber risk. The most common vulnerabilities are weak passwords, outdated software, and inadequate staff awareness. Our Enterprise programme will help ambitious businesses move towards research partnerships.
What steps should I take to protect my business?
Implementing strong passwords, regular data backups, software updates, staff training, and basic cyber hygiene (like not clicking suspicious links) are essential first steps. The Incubator will help you develop a checklist.
What should I do if my business suffers a cyber incident?
Act quickly by isolating affected systems, notifying relevant authorities or your IT provider, informing stakeholders as needed, and following your incident response plan. Our Enterprise programme will help you prepare systems for large, complex, or regulated organisations.
Is cyber security expensive to implement?
Most foundational measures are affordable – and many are free. Investing in basic protections usually costs far less than the potential damage value of a cyber attack. Our Enterprise programme will help you consider new ways of accessing funding needed to protect your products and services.
When and where does the Incubator take place?
Businesses will be assigned an academic researcher for 100 hours of hybrid and onsite consultancy, beginning in January 2026.
Register for tickets
From fully funded workshops to our flagship East Midlands Cyber Summit, registering for CyberGrowth is your first step towards safeguarding the digital security of your East Midlands small business.