Project cooperationUpdated on 14 April 2025
Cybertech acceleration program
About
The CyberTech Acceleration Program is a strategic initiative dedicated to boosting innovative cybersecurity startups with international growth potential. Based in Portugal and with connections to Brazil and other global ecosystems, the program aims to accelerate the development, expansion and scalability of technological solutions that protect companies, governments and individuals in the digital world.
Program objectives:
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Support cybersecurity startups with high impact potential.
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Connect entrepreneurs with mentors, investors and strategic partners.
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Provide intensive training on topics such as growth, investment, compliance, internationalization, marketing and technical sales.
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Promote the integration of local solutions into global markets.
Target audience:
- Early-stage or growth-stage startups, with a focus on:
- Offensive and defensive cybersecurity
-Threat intelligence
-Security in IoT, cloud, blockchain, AI/ML
-Legal and regulatory compliance
What we offer
-Mentoring with international experts in cybersecurity, innovation and business
-Sessions with C-levels from partner companies and CISOs from large organizations
-Access to product testing and validation infrastructure
-Legal, regulatory and technical support for compliance and scalability
-Visibility at events, demo days and rounds with investors
-Bridges for internationalization
Duration and Format:
The program lasts 5 months, with online meetings , including workshops, individual mentoring, and strategic networking moments with the global cybersecurity ecosystem.
Expected Impact:
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Startups better prepared to attract investment and scale solutions
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New innovative solutions for real digital security challenges
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Strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem in Portugal and Brazil
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Creation of qualified jobs and positive impact on critical sectors
Why Participate?
In a world increasingly connected and vulnerable to digital threats, CyberTech Acceleration is the meeting point between entrepreneurial vision, cutting-edge technology, and digital security. Join the next generation of cybersecurity leaders and take your startup to the next level.
Stage
- Execution - Development stage (preparation)
Topic
- HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-SSRI-02: Uptake Acceleration Services
- HORIZON-CL3-2025-01-SSRI-04: Accelerating uptake through open proposals for advanced SME innovation
Call
- HORIZON-CL3-2025-CS - CYBERSECURITY
Type
- Coordination and Support Action
Organisation
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