How Britain takes a cyber idea from academic paper to procurement-ready product, and who’s involved at each step. The UK has quietly built one of the world’s most interconnected cyber innovation ecosystems, a ladder of support that helps researchers, entrepreneurs, and early-stage companies turn ideas into commercial products, funding rounds, and contracts. But it’s not always obvious how it works, who owns which stage, or what the unwritten rules are. This article breaks down the UK’s cyber commercialisation journey, from research spinouts to public sector procurement, and highlights the critical programmes, accelerators, and gatekeepers at each level.
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