Mini Projects

Seeding Ideas; Securing Futures

Igniting Ideas. Advancing Security.

At Security Lancaster, we believe that big breakthroughs often start with small sparks. Our Mini Projects scheme is designed to fuel bold, early-stage ideas and ignite meaningful conversations around the future of security.

Whether you're exploring the frontiers of technical innovation or finding new ways to engage the public with emerging threats and solutions, these projects offer a unique opportunity to test, grow, and share your vision.

We fund both foundational research and research engagement—supporting work that not only deepens our understanding of security challenges but also brings them to life beyond the academic sphere.

If you’ve got a question worth asking, a concept worth testing, or a message worth spreading—this is your springboard.

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Apply for Funding: Bring Your Security Ideas to Life

We’re calling on researchers and collaborators who are ready to challenge assumptions, explore emerging risks, and inspire new thinking in the security domain.

Security Lancaster is offering grants of up to £2,000 to kick-start innovative mini projects—whether you're piloting a novel research idea or engaging the public with fresh perspectives on security.

This is your opportunity to take the first step toward impact. Let’s shape the future of security, together.

Mini Project Funding
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See What’s Been Sparked

Big ideas often start small. Our funded mini projects showcase the potential of early-stage thinking to grow into meaningful research, new collaborations, and lasting impact.

These initiatives reflect the creativity, curiosity, and commitment driving forward the security agenda in bold and unexpected ways.

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