A Hub of Cyber Capability
We are part of a vibrant and connected ecosystem where cyber companies, start-ups, and researchers unite. Advancing innovation, shaping skills, and making Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) the ideal place to build, invest, and grow in cyber.
Industry Collaboration
Global Giants
Global players like Airbus, CGI, and Thales recognise the Cardiff Capital Region as a prime location for cyber, anchoring its reputation as a world-class hub for cutting-edge solutions.
Dynamic Startups
Home-grown start-ups and scale-ups bring fresh ideas to the global cyber stage, shaping the future of the industry and attracting both investors and new talent into the region.
Strategic Geography
CCR sits close to the UK’s cyber powerhouses, from the National Cyber Security Centre to MoD cyber operations. Companies here gain unique access to collaboration, research, and support, boosting national resilience.
Business Ecosystem
Government Cyber Action Plan
The Welsh Government’s Cyber Action Plan sets a national vision: resilience, talent, and innovation. It strengthens people, businesses, and public services while creating a thriving cyber economy across Wales.
Supporting Growth Ambitions
The Cardiff Capital Region City Deal makes cybersecurity a core pillar of secure economic growth. Together with Welsh Government, CCR has co-funded the Cyber Innovation Hub to grow talent and anchor more cyber companies in Wales.
Thriving Tech Ecosystem
With a flourishing tech scene and expanding supply chain, CCR offers fertile ground for cyber businesses. Cybersecurity here fuels growth across FinTech, Manufacturing, Big Tech, and Transport, attracting investment and skilled professionals alike.
Talent Development
Academic Excellence
CCR’s universities lead in cybersecurity education, producing graduates with the specialist skills industry demands. By combining innovation with hands-on training, they nurture a steady pipeline of talent ready to meet evolving threats.
World-Class Research
Cardiff University is recognised as an NCSC Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR), while both Cardiff University and University of South Wales hold ACE-CSE status. Their research and training directly strengthen industry capability..
Upskilling for Cyber Careers
Beyond academia, we provide practical, career-focused training that builds confidence and equips people with in-demand skills. This ensures the region has the workforce to secure growth and prosperity.
Cluster Spotlights
A Connected Ecosystem
The Cardiff Capital Region is fast becoming one of the UK’s strongest cyber ecosystems, where academia, government, industry, and start-ups collaborate to tackle shared challenges. The Cyber Innovation Hub brings these networks together, creating the conditions for new ideas, stronger skills, and investment to flourish. By bringing together world-class partners and a culture of collaboration, the Cardiff Capital Region is shaping itself as a leading destination for cyber innovation; where resilience grows, opportunities multiply, and benefits reach across industries and communities.
