Four UK startups have just graduated from GCHQ’s first ever engineering accelerator, with one closing a six-figure deal during the programme.
Analysis
April 4, 2019
Four British startups graduate from GCHQ’s “secret” spy school
First ever cohort of GCHQ's Manchester startup programme tackle social isolation, recruitment, shopping behaviour and gadget automation.
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