The Canadian Cybersecurity Cluster
Market development mission in the United Kingdom
Market development mission in the United Kingdom
Explore the UK cybersecurity market – Join the trade mission to the UK from Monday June 2 to next Friday June 6, 2025, as part of Infosecurity Europe 2025.
In-Sec-M, Canada’s cybersecurity cluster, invites you to participate in a strategic trade mission to the United Kingdom organized in partnership with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Office, the Government of Ontario and the Government of British Columbia. This mission aims to open up new avenues of growth for Canadian companies offering cybersecurity products and services, in a changing geopolitical context where market diversification is more essential than ever.
Details
Where : United Kingdom
Date :Monday June 2 to next Friday June 6, 2025
Event : Infosecurity Europe 2025
Registration deadline : Friday, May 2, 2025, 5PM EDT
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A strategic, mature and dynamic market
The UK is among Europe’s most advanced cybersecurity markets. By 2024, the UK cybersecurity sector was worth over £13 billion, with over 2,000 specialist companies and an average annual growth rate of 9% since 2017. The UK government is investing heavily in this area, notably through the National Cyber Strategy 2022-2030, which provides increased public funding for cyber resilience for critical infrastructure and SMEs.
Demand for innovative solutions is strong in key sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, defense and emerging technologies (AI, 5G, IoT). For Canadian companies, this is a prime opportunity to position high value-added offerings in a market aligned with North American and European standards.
An environment conducive to collaboration
The UK is a natural partner for Canada, bound by shared values, close defense cooperation, and a commercial framework strengthened by the Canada-UK Business Continuity Agreement. The regulatory environment is transparent, the legal framework is stable, and the UK technology ecosystem is renowned for its receptiveness to foreign innovation.
By participating in this mission, you will benefit from :
- Targeted B2B meetings with key players in the UK cyber ecosystem (large companies, innovative SMEs, research centers, government agencies)
- Networking and information sessions in key cities such as London, Cardiff or Birmingham (subject to confirmation)
- Personalized support from In-Sec-M, sales representatives and provincial representatives
A strategic response to the international context
Faced with rising American protectionism and increased political instability in the U.S., Canadian companies need to reduce their dependence on the U.S. market. The UK represents a gateway to Europe, while offering a technologically advanced, English-speaking business environment.
Join this mission to access concrete opportunities, forge lasting links with the UK ecosystem and strengthen Canada’s presence on the international cybersecurity scene.
Preliminary program
Monday June 2
Welcome dinner for the delegation in central London; afternoon reception of the delegation at the Canadian High Commission in London; various presentations on the UK cybersecurity market and ecosystem, and the local business environment. Evening networking event with UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration (UKC3)
Tuesday June 3 to Thursday June 5
Delegation at InfoSecurity Europe. On-site, in addition to conferences and visits to the various pavilions and booths, numerous opportunities for networking and group and individual meetings.
Thursday June 5 end-pm and Friday June 6
Travel to Birmingham or Cardiff: presentations, meetings and networking activities with the local ecosystem. Return to London at the end of the day.
Packages and rates
For regular participants :
- Welcome dinner and end-of-mission dinner
- Some dinners (to be confirmed)
- Some local transport (to be confirmed)
- Support from local consultants
- On-site support from In-Sec-M
- Invitation to various networking events in London and Birmingham or Cardiff
- Support materials (mission guide and directory)
For subsidized participants :
- Everything included for regular participants, plus :
- Round-trip economy airfare between Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal or Halifax) and London;
- Hotel accommodation in central London and Birmingham or Cardiff for 6 nights
For more information, please contact:
Lysanne Picard, Co-Executive Director:
lysanne.picard@insecm.ca
Nicolas Duguay, Co-Executive Director :
nicolas.duguay@insecm.ca
This mission plan is subject to change and requires a sufficient number of participants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Canadian company, educational institution, research centre or organization operating in the cybersecurity or related sector.
- Want to do business abroad or want to collaborate with foreign players to carry out collaborative projects and establish innovative partnerships with them.
Subsidized participants
- $2,500 per company representative
Member package
- Rate per participant: $400 plus taxes (non-refundable)
- Rate per additional participant from the same organization: $250 plus taxes (non-refundable)
Non-member package
- Rate per participant: $600 plus taxes (non-refundable)
- Rate per additional participant from the same organization: $400 plus taxes (non-refundable)
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Financial assistance available for SMEs
You are an SME offering cybersecurity services and/or solutions with high export potential: Participating companies selected by In-Sec-M may benefit from direct financial assistance covering a significant part of their travel costs (air travel and accommodation).
