Innovate UK

We are a team of experienced professionals who bring technological insight to operational challenges for government and commercial customers. Our work focuses on delivering advanced capabilities across cyber, space, maritime, electronic warfare, and AI/ML domains. About half of our team are military veterans, and 95% hold TS/SCI clearances, so we understand the mission environments our operators face every day. Since starting in 2016, we have focused on bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world operational needs. Our approach combines deep technical expertise with hands-on mission understanding - we have worked across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, so we know what it takes to transition technology from the lab into the field. The work demands independence, determination, and credibility, values that guide how we operate every day.

At Navantia UK, we combine centuries of naval shipbuilding heritage with modern innovation to strengthen Britain's defence, maritime and clean energy capabilities. Established in 2022 as a subsidiary of Spanish state-owned Navantia SA, we bring over 300 years of shipbuilding expertise to the UK industrial landscape. Following our acquisition of Harland & Wolff in January 2025, we now operate across four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish, employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Our team is united by a commitment to sovereign capability and technological excellence. As prime contractor for the Ministry of Defence's Fleet Solid Support programme, we're building three next-generation vessels for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Beyond defence, we're actively supporting the UK's energy transition through offshore wind and green energy projects. We believe in investing in our people and communities, with plans to recruit 500 apprentices by 2030 and £115 million in investments across our UK facilities. Our STEADY values shape how we work: bringing together proud heritage with global expertise to deliver for Britain.

We're Allwyn UK, the operator of The National Lottery. On 1 February 2024, we took over the Fourth Licence to run one of the country's most cherished institutions, and we're working hard to build a National Lottery that's fit for the digital age. Our vision is simple but ambitious: to change lives every day through more games, more winners, and more money for good causes across the UK. As part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group, we bring decades of experience operating lotteries across Europe. But we're not just about running draws - we're investing heavily in technology and innovation to make playing safer, more convenient, and more engaging. We're committed to being net zero by 2030, making us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this. With around 43,500 retail partners and a growing digital presence, we're modernising everything from our games portfolio to our player protection frameworks, all while raising millions every week for charities, sports, arts, and community projects.

MBDA is a world-leading defence company that designs and manufactures missile systems to protect national security and sovereignty. With around 6,000 employees across the UK, MBDA delivers essential military capabilities for all branches of the Armed Forces. The company specialises in complex weapon systems that address the security challenges of today and tomorrow, working on cutting-edge projects including Meteor, ASRAAM, and CAMM missile systems. As the European champion in missile systems, MBDA operates as a trusted partner in the defence community, providing decisive military capability to protect national security and enable strategic independence. The company culture is built on values of passion, integrity, commitment, innovation, and team spirit. MBDA offers comprehensive benefits including enhanced parental leave, flexible working arrangements, and excellent pension contributions, while maintaining a commitment to diversity and inclusion through employee-led networks and military transition schemes.

At Deloitte, we believe in making an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. As the world's leading professional services organization, we bring together diverse talents and perspectives to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Our global network operates in over 150 countries, providing audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands. We are more than our offerings - we exist to make an impact that matters. We are driven by a shared purpose and a commitment to building better futures. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusive leadership where every individual can thrive. We invest deeply in our people's growth through world-class development programs, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits that support well-being. With more than 175 years of trusted service since our founding in 1845, we continue to evolve and innovate, helping clients navigate transformation and embrace new possibilities in an ever-changing world.

UK Cyber Defence operates a managed SOC and active defence practice serving UK and European organisations since 2009, with clients spanning financial services, healthcare, maritime, and critical infrastructure. The company's SOC365 platform combines engineered detections, integrated threat intelligence, and deception technology, backed by analyst-led operations that average under 8 minutes to detection and under 20 minutes to response. The service model integrates penetration testing, incident response, and ransomware response capabilities shaped by direct exposure to real-world attacker techniques. The technical stack includes detection engineering workflows, threat research operations, and custom tooling - team members have shipped open-source tools like CVE Explorer and regularly publish case studies detailing engagement patterns and defensive approaches. The operational model emphasises measurable outcomes over vendor hype, with analysts maintaining flexibility to adapt detections as attacker tradecraft evolves. Coverage extends across MS365 environments and broader infrastructure, with deception layers adding early-warning signals to standard detection pipelines. The company's approach reflects long operational tenure: founded in 2009, the team has iterated through multiple threat cycles and client incident scenarios. Case studies and blog output suggest a focus on practical security tied to operational realities - threat models grounded in observed attacker behaviour rather than theoretical risk frameworks. The culture values continuous learning and technical contribution, with staff actively engaged in threat research and tooling development alongside client-facing defence work.