Pitching Competition
Pitch for a chance to be named as techUK's Cyber Innovator 2024
As in previous years, the Cyber Innovation Den will also feature techUK’s annual SME Innovation Pitching Competition, which highlights the pioneering work present within the UK cyber security sector. Attendees will hear from cyber start-ups and SMEs about the latest R&D emerging from the sector, as the brightest UK companies pitch their product or service to a panel of expert judges, with the winner being named techUK’s Cyber Innovator 2023.
How to take part in the competition
The techUK Cyber Innovation Pitching Competition will focus on showcasing solutions that harness emerging technologies to strengthen the security and resilience of the UK’s critical national infrastructure, with pitching companies showcasing leading-edge products and solutions which will support CNI organisations across key functions and operations.
Through an open call for applications , 10 finalists will be identified – showcasing the latest leading-edge capabilities, from a range of innovative SMEs across the UK cyber ecosystem.
IMPORTANT: Finalists must be available to deliver a pitch either in person or online at techUK’s Cyber Innovation Den event on the morning of Thursday 10 October. One representative from each of the finalist organisations will be invited to attend techUK’s Cyber Security Dinner on the same evening as our guests.
For more information, please contact:
Jill Broom
Jill Broom
Jill leads the techUK Cyber Security programme, having originally joined techUK in October 2020 as a Programme Manager for the Cyber and Central Government programmes. She is responsible for managing techUK's work across the cyber security ecosystem, bringing industry together with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. Jill also provides the industry secretariat for the Cyber Growth Partnership, the industry and government conduit for supporting the growth of the sector. A key focus of her work is to strengthen the public–private partnership across cyber to support further development of UK cyber security and resilience policy.
Before joining techUK, Jill worked as a Senior Caseworker for an MP, advocating for local communities, businesses and individuals, so she is particularly committed to techUK’s vision of harnessing the power of technology to improve people’s lives. Jill is also an experienced editorial professional and has delivered copyediting and writing services for public-body and SME clients as well as publishers.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org/
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-broom-19aa824
Annie Collings
Annie Collings
Annie joined techUK as the Programme Manager for Cyber Security and Central Government in September 2023.
Prior to joining techUK, Annie worked as an Account Manager at PLMR Healthcomms, a specialist healthcare agency providing public affairs support to a wide range of medical technology clients. Annie also spent time as an Intern in an MPs constituency office and as an Intern at the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed.
Annie graduated from Nottingham Trent University, where she was an active member of the lacrosse society.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- anniecollings24
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-collings-270150158/
