Cyber Accelerator

APPLICATIONS FOR THE CYBER ACCELERATOR ARE NOW OPEN

Develop your cybersecurity solution into a market-ready product

The Cyber Accelerator is a programme for teams working in cybersecurity, helping you turn your idea into a functional product – with top-level mentoring and up to €60,000 in funding.

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Applications close on 21 June – the programme starts in September and runs for 7 months.

Cyber threats are rapidly increasing and affecting individuals, businesses, and the public sector alike. While digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and the adoption of new technologies create new opportunities, they also introduce increasingly complex security risks.

As a result, the demand for innovative, scalable cybersecurity solutions has never been greater.

We are looking for next-generation cybersecurity solutions

In collaboration with the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA), we are looking for companies developing modern, science-based cybersecurity solutions.

We are particularly interested in ideas focusing on:

the use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity
AI security
post-quantum cryptography
automation of cybersecurity processes
threat intelligence analysis and forecasting
other emerging future technologies

This year, special attention is given to solutions that help prevent fraud and social engineering.

What will you focus on during the programme?

The programme supports early-stage cybersecurity companies in both product and business development.

During the programme, you will work on:

defining a clear value proposition and validating the customer problem
developing a viable business model and building a strong team
creating a prototype or MVP
protecting intellectual property and establishing agreements
achieving investor readiness and defining a funding strategy
preparing for market entry and piloting

The programme is designed to help you move from idea to a market-ready solution.

What do you get from the programme?

You will receive comprehensive support to develop both your product and your company:

up to €60,000 in development funding
two dedicated mentors (business and cybersecurity)
access to domain experts (legal, finance, sales, marketing, IP)
a specialised cybersecurity training programme
workspace at Tehnopol Startup Incubator
access to investors and partners

Who is the programme for?

The Cyber Accelerator is open to student teams, researchers, startup founders, and spin-off teams from SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises).

To apply, your team should have:

a business idea focused on cybersecurity
a team with relevant competencies
an MVP or the capability to develop one during the programme
a company registered in Estonia (including e-residents and startup visa holders)

The application process is simple and consists of the following steps:

review the programme guidelines here.
download the project plan template here.
complete the application form
submit your application

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We support the competitiveness of the European cybersecurity sector through research and development activities, thus better protecting Estonian and EU society and the business environment from cyberattacks that cause billions of euros in damage!

The Cyber Accelerator is implemented by Tehnopol Startup Incubator in collaboration with RIA (Estonian Information System Authority). The Cyber Accelerator is co-financed through the Digital Europe program of the European Union and the European Cyber Competence Center.