DiSH Accelerator
Also known as Digital Security Hub Accelerator
Accelerator Manchester, United Kingdom Run by Digital Security Hub (DiSH), a consortium led by Barclays Eagle Labs Since 2022 plexal.com
Overview
Cyber and digital security accelerator run by Plexal for Greater Manchester's Digital Security Hub. DiSH is a consortium of Barclays Eagle Labs, Lancaster University, the University of Manchester and Plexal, supported by Manchester City Council. The first cohort started in October 2022 and the third, with 12 startups, in January 2024. DiSH set out to support 500 startups and create over 1,000 jobs.
What startups get
A free 12-week program with no equity or IP taken. It covers investment-readiness and funding support, masterclasses, 1:1 mentoring, pitch coaching, industry introductions and workspace at the DiSH hub.
Details
- Type
- Accelerator
- Run by
- Digital Security Hub (DiSH), a consortium led by Barclays Eagle Labs
- Headquarters
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Runs in
- Manchester
- Format
- Cohort-based, in person one day a week
- Who can apply
- Early-stage digital security and cyber startups in Greater Manchester, or relocating there
- Standard terms
- Equity-free
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- cybersecurity
- Started
- 2022
- Status
- Not confirmed
- Website
- plexal.com
Notable alumni
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.