Secure Innovation Security Reviews provide early-stage UK technology SMEs with expert, tailored security support to help protect intellectual property, innovative technologies, competitive advantage and reputation.
Each review costs £3,000, with £2,500 funded through the scheme and the participating business contributing £500 including VAT.
The review provides a high-level assessment across key areas including:
Businesses receive guidance from an approved security professional to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their approach to protective security.
Eligible applicants must be UK-registered and trading SMEs with fewer than 250 employees and operate within specified sensitive, technology or industrial sectors. These include areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, cyber security, clean energy, defence, life sciences, robotics, quantum technologies, semiconductors and space technologies.
Businesses completing a Security Review also receive a £300 voucher towards Cyber Essentials certification, helping them take further steps to strengthen their cyber security.
More than 300 grants are available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to businesses meeting the eligibility and assessment requirements.
Applications close 31 January 2027, although funding is limited and may be fully allocated earlier.
Location: UK
Value: £2,500
Grant Deadline: 31-01-2027