Clusters
Clusters play a vital role in supporting growth of the Cyber sector and are uniquely positioned with regional focus and presence, actively engaged communities and relationships on the ground. UKC3 works with clusters to support and, where appropriate, fund their work, looking for opportunities to join-up and amplify these activities in order to deliver impact on a national scale.
To ensure that public funding is directed at legitimate activities that will support clusters and the development of the cyber sector, the UKC3 will only fund clusters that have been formally recognised.
How To Apply
Cluster Recognition and Funding
To be formally recognised by the UKC3 a cyber cluster must demonstrate that they:
- Operate in line with the Cyber Cluster Operating Framework
- Have a unique regional focus
- Are a legal entity and a not for profit organisation such as a Community Interest Company (CIC)
- Support cyber sector growth in their region/nation
- Have appropriate governance in place
- Represent/support a cyber ecosystem and potential membership base of sufficient size to enable the Cluster to deliver tangible impact
UKC3 recognition process for new and emerging cyber clusters
For new or emerging Cyber Clusters that do not currently meet this criteria, the UKC3 offers support and guidance to help them become established. Applications are assessed by the UKC3 board in line with the cluster recognition assessment criteria. Each board member has a single vote and cannot vote for applications involving their own cluster. For more information on how to apply please contact us – info@ukc3.org.
Cluster Funding
Once a Cluster has been formally recognised by UKC3 they can apply for Operational funding aimed at enabling the day to day running and activities of the cluster. For more information on funding applications and the associated guidance please contact UKC3 Secretariat and Treasurer, Paul Boardman: paul.b@ukc3.org.
