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NPIF Maven Equity Finance invests in Salford based software business Ideiio

Investment

Sam Whitear

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06/07/2022

NPIF Maven Equity Finance invests in Salford based software business Ideiio

NPIF Maven Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (“NPIF”), has invested £2 million in Ideiio, a Salford based software as a service (“SaaS”) cyber security business.

Ideiio specialises in Identity Governance and Administration (“IGA”). Its software enables organisations to manage control of access rights across the entire business and automate key functions such as compliance and audit reporting. The majority of competitor IGA platforms in the market focus on larger enterprise clients, whereas Ideiio’s technology is targeted at the under-served mid-market. It provides a valuable solution which helps its customers increase productivity whilst keeping data secure.

The funding from NPIF Maven Equity Finance will help the business enhance its technology platform, drive revenue growth by expanding the sales and marketing team, and further develop its channel partner relationships.

Growth in the Identity Governance and Administration software market is driven by organisations looking to enhance operational productivity, strengthen security and improve customer experience. The market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 16% and is forecast to reach a market size of $9 billion by 2026. (Source: Market Research Future, 2021).

Ryan Bevington, Partner at Maven, said: “Ideiio is an excellent example of a business which can benefit from equity investment through the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. It has developed an innovative software solution which is tapping into robust demand from businesses across a variety of sectors and geographies. We believe this investment will enable the business to achieve further scale, including in the large US market. The management team have an impressive range of technical expertise and experience within the identity security space and have a clear strategy for taking the business forward.”

Sean Hutchinson at the British Business Bank, added: “It’s always positive to see the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund provide investment to innovative companies that provide creative solutions to service different areas of the market. Through this latest investment, the company can now improve its platform and accelerate its revenue growth. NPIF has a good track record when it comes to supporting businesses in this industry and we’re pleased to provide funding options for ambitious Northern companies.”

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund project is supported financially by the European Union using funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the European Investment Bank.

Manchester’s OHS appoints Nick Bye as new Group Commercial Director

Appointments

Sam Whitear

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06/07/2022

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Manchester’s OHS appoints Nick Bye as new Group Commercial Director

Appointment will enable OHS to offer clients a comprehensive property proposition

Manchester-based compliance consultancy, OHS, has appointed Nick Bye as Group Commercial Director as it diversifies its business to become the UK’s only comprehensive solution for compliance and protection services in occupied and unoccupied property.

OHS has long been in the business of environmental compliance services in occupied, managed spaces, covering risk assessment of asbestos, water and fire, but with the appointment of Nick it will now provide new services to manage vacant property. It will become one of the few providers that offer services that can cover the full property lifecycle, from being vacant to occupied again.

Nick has 10 years’ experience in the property services sector, formally working for VPS Group. His experience in vacant property services will see him sell OHS’s wraparound solution of ensuring protected occupied and unoccupied properties to the property management, facilities management, and social housing sectors.

Commenting on his appointment, OHS Group Commercial Director, Nick Bye said: “Part of my role will be to take the business forward with new service lines, such as property maintenance and clearance work, while also developing OHS’s current service lines.

“I have a number of years’ experience of knowing what clients do and do not want from a property support service company, so I will to be able to grow the business rapidly as it offers a completely holistic service.”

OHS Managing Director, Andy Fowler follows: “The business has a lot of heritage and lots of exciting expansion plans, but we also needed someone to spearhead the strategy to deliver more services. This holistic approach will help us stand out in a crowded market space that sometimes can fall victim to poor service delivery and a lack of understanding of true customer needs.

“When we met Nick, the realisation that if we diversified into unoccupied property management –there are so many more following the pandemic- we could grow our portfolio of services and also offer a unique proposition to current customers and potential customers. Nick has fantastic contacts within various sectors, including major insurance companies who have strict requirements on making sure properties are protected and compliant. In addition, as a new board director, he will bring a new dynamic to the management team and we’re sure he’ll be a real asset to OHS.”

BRUNTWOOD SCITECH PARTNERS WITH AGENT ACADEMY TO ACCELERATE TALENT IN GREATER MANCHESTER

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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BRUNTWOOD SCITECH PARTNERS WITH AGENT ACADEMY TO ACCELERATE TALENT IN GREATER MANCHESTER

The UK’s leading property provider to the science and tech sector, Bruntwood SciTech, has partnered with North West-based social enterprise, Agent Academy, in a unique collaboration that will connect talent with opportunities in Greater Manchester, and create a pathway that bridges the gap currently facing job seekers and employers.

This innovative partnership will open the doors of some of the UK’s leading businesses to young people looking to secure employment in the digital, tech and creative industries.

As the UK’s fastest-growing region and the leading tech location outside of London, Greater Manchester has firmly established itself as a hotspot for both top-quality talent and high-quality opportunities. However, the city has been no exception to the pressure of demand for highly-skilled, specialist talent needed by the sector.

The partnership with Agent Academy will create a direct pathway that connects talent with opportunities, and employers in the region with future employees that will enable their businesses to flourish.

The collaboration comes after Bruntwood SciTech, which is a 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General, announced plans for the third phase of its Circle Square tech and digital cluster in Greater Manchester, located in the heart of the city’s innovation district. Following the increased demand for workspace from leading science and technology companies looking to invest in Manchester, Circle Square provides workspaces and bespoke programmes of business support, helping creative, digital and technology businesses flourish, scale, and grow.

In a bid to further its ability to support customer growth, Bruntwood SciTech teamed up with the award-winning Agent Academy, which leads the way in delivering industry-designed training to help young people start and develop careers in the creative and digital industry. As a result of this ground-breaking partnership, local young people, aged 18-30, will learn from industry experts and connect directly to opportunities with businesses located inside Manchester’s Circle Square, where Agent Academy are also based. .

The partnership will be introduced exclusively to businesses positioned in Bruntwood SciTech’s Circle Square campus, with a view to expanding across other campuses throughout the country.

Deb Hetherington, Head of Innovation at Bruntwood SciTech, said:

“We know that all issues in business ultimately come back to talent. Manchester is one of the best places for that talent to be sourced and grown, and this partnership with Agent Academy will allow us to find new ways of connecting the right local talent to businesses in Greater Manchester. This will fuel the vibrancy and future growth of our incredible places and spaces.

“Bruntwood SciTech is committed to supporting the needs of businesses, regardless of their size. We recognise the need to help our customers identify the talent and skills they need to grow.

“By partnering with Agent Academy, who are also one of our customers at Circle Square, we’re creating a programme that enables businesses in Greater Manchester to grow, and we can simultaneously welcome more young talent to join the industry in Manchester which alone has so many assets to offer.”

Agent Academy is committed to upskilling and nurturing the next generation of talent, offering people from all backgrounds the opportunity to develop their skills, as well as gearing them with the connections and experience they need to be successful in industry.

Zoe Wallace, Director at Agent Academy, said:

“Since 2014, we’ve been working to bring solutions to complex skills and challenges. We know that with innovation and progression comes a need to rapidly develop future talent for business. The people we work with have that talent, but what’s missing is an understanding of how to apply their skills in industry, in part due to a lack of awareness of the vast opportunities that exist, and the confidence to believe that there is a place for them. Industry can often feel like a closed door.

“For employers, the challenge comes from a difficulty attracting the right talent to support growth, often due to a lack of understanding of what jobseekers are looking for and reaching them in a different way.

“By working with Agent Academy, industry can attract diverse and untapped talent, and future talent can get their foot on the ladder, unlocking high-value careers.

“This partnership between Bruntwood SciTech and Agent Academy offers a direct solution to these issues by creating a pathway between the two, opening the doors to industry for talent and increasing growth potential for businesses.”

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BGN sets Victoria Leeds on new path with brand identity and website

Digital

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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BGN – the Manchester-based brand-led design and digital agency – has created a new visual identity and brand rollout for Victoria Leeds, a premium shopping destination and leisure area in central Leeds, comprising the 2016 Victoria Gate development, and the Victoria Quarter, a complex of upmarket restored and historical shopping arcades which opened in 1990. It includes a John Lewis & Partners, Harvey Nichols, a Super Casino and over 80 boutiques.

BGN won the project via a competitive pitch which was coordinated by The Go! Network. It also included the creation of a new dedicated website as well as other collateral such as signage.

The core aims and objectives were to create a visual identity and brand that positioned Victoria Leeds as an aspirational yet accessible place to shop, eat, drink, relax and socialise. The new identity needed to bring together the two separate centres which have different architectural styles and position them as one cohesive venue.

For the visual identity, the BGN team turned to the disparate architectural styles for inspiration and used the similar patterns that were in the roof of the new Victoria Gate and the roof window beams of the heritage Victoria Quarter arcades. They applied those shapes to create a new semi-circle marque that features a stylised ‘V’. It is now being utilised across all marketing materials whilst a very simple and classic typography complements it.

The new website incorporates all key brand elements and showcases everything there is to do at Victoria Leeds, including a handy brand directory, bespoke photography and a news section called Insider which highlights all the latest events and product launches.

David Newton – Creative Director at BGN – said: “Over the past few years, Victoria Leeds has become an iconic and must visit destination that’s more than just about shopping. The new brand and website draw on heritage elements but are also focused on Leeds’ reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking city.”

Jo Coburn, Senior General Manager at Victoria Leeds – added: “BGN showed from the outset that they had the edge we were looking for in our creative agency partner following the sale of our centre earlier this year. The team has encapsulated what Victoria Leeds is all about and we are delighted with the result. The new brand and website have created a real standout personality for us. We are passionate about communicating why it’s such a fantastic place to visit and the new identity gives us the perfect foundation to build on the future of Victoria Leeds.”

Manchester based agency Ultimate is set to move forward with new leadership following a management buy-out (MBO)

Acquisitions

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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Manchester based agency Ultimate is set to move forward with new leadership following a management buy-out (MBO)

After a successful partnership for over 5 years, Ultimate’s sister company Salesworx’s Managing Director, Richard Newman, has taken over as CEO as founder Matthew Townsend “steps back” to pursue other business interests.

The takeover is the result of careful succession planning to enable the company to catapult into what is already a hugely competitive industry, with many excellent and well respected peers.

Townsend said: “For over two decades we have seen Ultimate go from strength-to-strength thanks to our incredible team and the support of our valued clients, I’m excited for what the future holds for Ultimate.”

Ultimate, which has recently moved its headquarters to Manchester City Centre, said that Matt shall retain a consultative role, as Newman leads the organisation with the support of Jon Walker remaining as Managing Director, and a newly formed Senior Leadership team.

Newman, who has over 23 years of leadership experience across Sales and Marketing, working with leading global organisations such as Microsoft, P&G and Sony, says: “I’m excited to be leading our talented and passionate team. We have amazing clients that value the brilliant work the team delivers. We have an exciting future ahead of us with a clear strategy to enable us to add even more value to our clients, continue to develop and grow the team, and deliver top-line growth. We can’t wait to showcase the exceptional work the team has delivered.

Ultimate Creative Communications was founded in 1994 and works with prestigious clients such as PZ Cussons, Chester Zoo, Darwin Escapes and ITS Technology Group.

Tech entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds invited to join trade mission to Chicago

Business support

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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Tech entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds invited to join trade mission to Chicago

Black, Asian and mixed background tech entrepreneurs are being invited to register their interest for a four-day transatlantic trade mission to Chicago.

The Race Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage (REACH) Mission will visit North America in September (26 to 29).

Aimed at B2B tech sector founders in Greater Manchester and London businesses, the trip will help them to forge new connections, and explore expansion and investment opportunities in the U.S.

Up to 15 places are available on the mission, which has been organised by The Growth Company’s Global Scale-Up programme together with the London & Partners Mayor’s International Business programme.

Chicago’s central location provides multiple opportunities for global trade. According to a global report by policy organisation Startup Genome, Chicago is the world’s 19th best start-up region and around a third of their start-ups have either a woman or a person of colour as a founder.

The trip is part funded and participants will have the cost of lodgings, meals and attendance at all events covered. Businesses need to register their interest online by Friday, 15 July.

Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet corporations, establish new trade opportunities, join investor roundtables and networking events.

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, said: “This is a really exciting opportunity for underrepresented tech entrepreneurs from Greater Manchester to make new connections and explore new openings in the US.

“Our city-region is the fastest-growing digital and tech hub in Europe, but for that growth to benefit everyone we need to be tackling digital inequalities and ensuring that everyone can develop the skills and forge the connections they need to succeed. Last year’s virtual REACH trade mission opened so many doors for those who took part, and this visit will offer an unparalleled insight into trade and investment opportunities in the US, giving a real boost to businesses at the cutting edge of our economy.”

Deputy Mayor of London for Business, Rajesh Agrawal, added: “London’s ability to foster entrepreneurship is known the world over, as is the strength of our diversity and commitment to pushing representation in business.

“I am delighted that London has once again joined forces with Manchester to support entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds on our Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage (REACH) trade mission for UK scaleups. Following a successful first year, this mission once again highlights the great work between business ecosystems in London and Manchester and demonstrates how UK cities can collaborate to accelerate the growth of UK companies globally.”

Last year’s delegates included Gori Yahaya, CEO and Founder of training provider UpSkill Digital.

Gori said: “The REACH mission helped us open doors that we never would have thought possible in such a short space of time.

“Albeit we already had a handful of US clients, this mission enabled us to begin conversations with major players such as Wells Fargo and Comcast, and secure major contracts delivering Inclusion and Leadership programmes with US giants, Walmart.”

May Al-Karooni, CEO and Founder of Globechain, an online marketplace that connects enterprises to charities and people to redistribute unneeded items, also joined the virtual mission.

May added: “Following the initial introduction facilitated by the trade mission, we are now in discussions with a major retail brand. We have had other great successes off the back of REACH, including building relationships with the DIT and becoming members of GBx.

“The mission exceeded expectations, and broadened our horizons and access to a REACH community that really wants to make a difference around diversity and inclusion.”

For more information about the 2022 mission contact Kirsty.Smith@growthco.uk or akang@londonandpartners.com.

The Growth Company’s Global Scale-up programme gives the city region’s SMEs access to a global market entry network alongside a combination of tailored coaching, international growth sprints and regular bootcamps. For more information about the Global Scale-up Programme visit https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/globalscaleup.

PROMOTION FOR HEAD OF FAMILY AND DIVORCE TEAM AT BROMLEYS

Appointments

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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PROMOTION FOR HEAD OF FAMILY AND DIVORCE TEAM AT BROMLEYS

The head of law firm Bromleys’ family and divorce team has been promoted to principal solicitor.
Keith Bull joined the Tameside practice in 2018 and has overseen a doubling in size and turnover for the team.
He specialises in cases involving the breakdown of marriages and relationships of high net worth clients, especially those with their own businesses, investments and sizeable pensions.
Keith is recognised in his field as a leading expert – he is an advanced member of the Law Society’s advanced family law panel and an accredited specialist on the family law panel of Resolution.
Resolution is a membership organisation for lawyers and other professionals committed to constructive, non-confrontational ways to resolve divorce, separation and other family-related legal issues.
Keith has specialist accreditations from Resolution for financial remedies, private children law, domestic violence, and cohabitation and property disputes brought under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act. He is also an assessor for the organisation in the application process for accreditation.
His team at Bromleys also deals with cases involving the children of a broken relationship, particularly domestic violence injunctions and ensuing or related matters.
Mark Hirst, senior partner at Bromleys, said: “Keith’s promotion is recognition for his exemplary work and achievements since joining the firm in 2018. The team under his leadership has gone from strength to strength and this is testament to his strategic planning.”
Keith said: “To be recognised and offered this promotion by the partners at Bromleys is a tremendous honour.
“I have over 30 years of family law experience, and 2022 has been a real milestone for both myself and the team. We smashed the record for turnover for our team and, towards the end of the financial year, I was able to boost our staffing levels as we look very well set for further growth this year.
“Working in family law comes with its challenges. Going through a divorce or a separation is an emotionally-charged time for anyone, but having the right team by your side can help alleviate some of the stresses relating to property, children and financial issues.
“My entire team is dedicated to the cause and always strives to achieve the very best outcome for all our clients.”

CAVU, founded by Manchester Airports Group, launches today

Transport

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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CAVU, founded by Manchester Airports Group, launches today

MAGO and MAG USA have today rebranded as CAVU
CAVU aims to revolutionise airport travel, driving value for passengers and growing non-aeronautical revenue for clients and partners around the world
Solutions include a proprietary Ecommerce Platform, Intelligent Performance commercial services, Distribution capabilities and physical Passenger Experiences
Global clients and partners include Brisbane Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport and Ryanair
For more information see https://ca.vu/

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) today announced the union of its American and digital divisions – MAGO and MAG USA – to form a new business, CAVU.

Benefitting from MAG’s 80 years of aviation heritage, CAVU has an unrivalled understanding of airport passengers. The newly-formed business will help clients across the world develop better customer experiences and drive value from the end-to-end passenger journey boosting their non-aeronautical revenue.

Examples of products and services developed by CAVU include a proprietary Ecommerce Platform, which allows passengers to pre-book car parking and other airport products such as lounges and fast track security.

Additionally, its Intelligent Performance commercial services offer revenue management and digital marketing capabilities, and its Distribution solution offers passengers the broadest global choice of airport parking and related services – already spanning 23 countries, 302 airports, 1,191 suppliers and 2,631 individual parking products. Its flagship physical Passenger Experience brand, Escape Lounges, can already be found in 15 airports internationally.

The company’s new name is taken from the aviation and meteorology term ‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited,’ which describes the prefect flying condition, where the ceiling is more than 10,000ft and the visibility is more than ten miles. More than just a label, it represents what they stand for – creating seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for airport passengers.

Martin Jones, CEO of CAVU, said:

“We are so excited to have launched CAVU today as we strive to become the number one airport product and services company in the world. Backed by 80 years of aviation heritage with parent company MAG we understand the airport passenger like no other. Our aviation history and long-standing knowledge of the industry means we’re able to deliver more products, scale customer reach for our partners and improve the travel experience for passengers.

“The new business has been created with a clear mission of unlocking value from the end-to-end passenger journey, increasing non-aeronautical revenue for our clients and partners, and delivering products that improve the travel experience for passengers.”

Along with the new name, the launch of CAVU includes a new logo and website. CAVU’s direct-to-consumer global distribution brands will operate as normal, these include Looking4, ParkSleepFly, AirportParkingReservations and SkyParkSecure.

PMD Business Finance supports major acquisition for specialist cleaning company

Acquisitions

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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PMD Business Finance supports major acquisition for specialist cleaning company

A Greater Manchester-based business finance broker has helped fund a major deal in the specialist cleaning sector by providing a seven-figure structured finance package.

PMD Business Finance’s structured finance division has provided part of the funding which has allowed React Group Plc to complete its £8.5m acquisition of LaddersFree Ltd – an established business specialising in commercial window, gutter and cladding cleaning.

The deal enables Derbyshire-headquartered React Group to broaden its customer base and achieve further nationwide growth.

The AIM-listed company provides a wide range of specialist nationwide services including deep cleaning, decontamination, and hazardous waste removal for sectors including prisons, emergency services, industrial, highways, transport, technology, and hospitality.

Based in Exeter, LaddersFree has a network of over 300 service partners and counts established brands like Costa Coffee, Next, Lidl, Holiday Inn Express and Marriot hotels among its customers.

PMD Business Finance provided a £2.5m structured finance package to support the cash and shares deal. The deal team at PMD was led by structured finance directors Callum Bull and John Platt.

Commenting on the deal, Callum Bull, structured finance director at PMD Business Finance, said: “We’re proud to have supported this significant acquisition that will allow React Group to further diversify its service offering in the specialist cleaning market.

“LaddersFree has a highly scalable business model and can look forward to further significant growth through the additional investment and resources provided by React Group.”

Mark Braund, chairman of React Group, said: “This is our second major acquisition and one that represents our ambition to build a profitable, industry leading business through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

“LaddersFree has an established customer base and generates significant recurring business, which complements the highly specialist reactive cleaning service we already provide. We’re delighted to welcome the company and its excellent team to the group.

“We’re also incredibly thankful to Callum and John in the structured finance team at PMD Business Finance for their invaluable support. It’s been refreshing to deal with an intermediary that has such a clear understanding of the market and was able to guide us carefully through the deal process.”

React Group has provided specialist cleaning and decontamination services in difficult locations and sensitive circumstances for over 20 years, providing a 24/7 service by fully trained and security cleared professionals.

Founded in 2002 by Justin and Jason Korinek, LaddersFree specialises in specialist window cleaning for shops, restaurants, offices, hotels, and car dealerships. It uses a range of methods, including water-fed poles, mobile elevated platforms, abseiling and rope access to service its customers.

PMD Business Finance was founded in 2010 and is now one of the largest independent providers of business finance in the UK, targeting £250m of lending this year. Its structured finance team was founded in 2020 and specialises in providing structured finance solutions to SME and professional advisors.

NW Cyber Corridor boosted by further investment with HOST piloting NCSC’s CyberFirst Schools in the North West

Cyber

Sam Whitear

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05/07/2022

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NW Cyber Corridor boosted by further investment with HOST piloting NCSC’s CyberFirst Schools in the North West

Innovation hub HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology in MediaCity, Salford, has been appointed as the North West delivery partner for a pilot of CyberFirst Schools, run by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), to champion cyber education in the region’s North West Cyber Corridor.

Through its flagship Skills City operation, HOST will deliver the CyberFirst Schools pilot over a one-year period to over 500 schools and colleges from across the North West to inspire more young people to explore careers in cyber security.

The collaboration will further increase fair access to technology careers, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented groups, including girls and young women. Female representation in the sector is considerably low, with women accounting for just 22 per cent of the UK’s cyber workforce.

HOST, operated by IN4 Group, will draw on its extensive local and national employer network to help facilitate engagement between industry and schools in the region. This will enable more young people to access opportunities, such as mentoring and work experience, outside the classroom and in the growing technology sector.

It will be working with leading industry and regional academic partners including BAE Systems, Raytheon, Siemens, AWS, University of Central Lancashire and University of Salford, to drive further investment into schools and future-proof technology talent.

The contract follows HOST’s successful delivery of three rounds of GCHQ’s Innovation Co-Lab – a programme which aimed to find innovative start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses in the North West. Successful companies took part in a 12-week programme to work with GCHQ technologists and industry experts to improve their products. HOST also held the first North West Cyber Summit in March to support the building of the Cyber Corridor.

The CyberFirst Schools initiative recognises schools and colleges across the UK that are committed to encouraging young people to develop cyber skills, with the NCSC awarding them with a gold, silver or bronze status.

Since the initiative was launched in 2020, 49 CyberFirst schools and colleges have been recognised, helping to develop cyber skills ecosystems around the country and addressing the industry’s cyber skills gap.

The 2022 CyberFirst Girls Competition final was also held at HOST in Salford and was focused on inspiring girls aged 12 to 13 to consider pursuing careers in cyber security.

Mo Isap, CEO of IN4 Group, said: “Being Blackburn born and bred, it’s fantastic to see these great prospects for Lancashire as well as Greater Manchester, and now we have a significant opportunity to inspire future generations into technology careers with the CyberFirst programme. This will have a huge impact on young people across the region, who are currently living in places like Salford, Accrington and Blackpool. The bringing together of education, skills, technology and industry is the key enabler to creating prosperity in the region.

“With the UK government’s investment of more than £5 billion into its new National Cyber Force in Samlesbury, Lancashire, the region is leading the way to establish further innovation and skills as part of the emerging North West Cyber Corridor.

Chris Ensor, NCSC Deputy Director for Cyber Growth, said: “The NCSC is committed to providing young people with opportunities to excel in cyber security, and our work with industry plays a vital role in this.

“We are pleased that HOST will be piloting our CyberFirst Schools initiative in the North West on our behalf and welcome their support in developing the region’s cyber skills ecosystem.”

The CyberFirst programme offers a range of free opportunities aimed at providing young people the skills, opportunities and exposure they need to thrive in cyber security.

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