Work with Us

We pride ourselves on developing sustainable relationships with industry. In particular, we have been recognised by government and received national awards for our engagement with small and medium enterprises.

Our partnerships extend beyond business and include a diverse range of public and private sector organisations at regional, national and international levels. These range from NHS Trusts and Police Forces to Local Authorities, UK and International Governments. We adopt a flexible, needs-based approach to supporting the companies we work with. Our research is solution driven for business growth, our educational programmes deliver a business-ready workforce.

Our engagement supports your business organisation. Our award-winning business partnerships team will connect you quickly to the people who have the skills and knowledge you need to achieve your business goals. From research, graduates and the services needed to establish and develop a business, our team can directly support organisations at all levels.

Regardless of whether you are a local start-up or a company looking to move to the area, we can help you tap into the expertise you need.

Cyber Works

Cyber Works enables effective, impactful and innovative opportunities for knowledge exchange between businesses and the Cyber Security Research Centre (CSRC), based within the School of Computing and Communication, here at Lancaster University.

Cyber Works

DiSH

The Digital Innovation Security Hub (DiSH) is an innovative and collaborative ecosystem based in the heart of Manchester. It presents a unique and inclusive opportunity for Lancaster University to have a significant presence in Manchester and work with world-leading organisations such as Barclays, Plexal, University of Manchester and GCHQ, as well as a platform to engage across Greater Manchester.

DiSH

Quantum Base

Co-founded in 2012 by Phillip Speed & Royal Society Research Fellow, Professor Robert Young, Quantum Base is a technology start up spun out of the world leading Lancaster University Quantum Physics Research Centre, and School of Computing and Communications. Using the world’s most advanced Quantum Laboratories at Lancaster University, including IsoLab, Quantum Base invents, develops, and patents practical, unbreakable nanoscale quantum security devices.

Quantum Base

MINDGARD

Mindgard rapidly uncovers cyber threats against Artificial Intelligence. Our product empowers businesses to securely deploy their mission-critical AI within an ever-changing cyber landscape. Mindgard is a UK-based deep tech spin-out from Lancaster University, with our team comprising world-leading scientists and engineers in cyber security and AI systems with a wealth of experience working with global tech and defence giants, driving industry policy-making, and have formed multiple tech companies from the ground up.

MINDGARD

NW CyberCom

NW CyberCom is a £1.2 million project aiming to unlock the cyber security potential of the North West. Led by Lancaster University, the project will see six partner universities capture the very latest cyber security innovations and partner with entrepreneurs, investors, government and businesses to transform cutting-edge knowledge into innovative new products, services and policy, to better protect consumers, businesses and UK infrastructure.

NW CyberCom