The Northern Ireland Cyber Essentials Funded Programme 24/25 is currently closed.
The National Cyber Essentials Funded Programme is still open for applications.
To qualify for this scheme, companies must be a micro or small business (1 to 49 employees) registered in the UK and working on:
- The development of fundamental Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, OR the innovative application of Artificial Intelligence technologies in the following sectors: Public safety and health, Defence and security.
- The development of novel Quantum technologies.
- The design, development or manufacturing of semiconductors / semiconductor IP blocks.
- The development of Engineering Biology or Synthetic Biology.
AND meet the following criteria:
- has not previously participated in the NCSC Funded Cyber Essentials Programme
- does not currently hold Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) certification, has not been awarded CE+ certification since January 2023 and is not currently in the process of applying for CE+ certification