Cyber Accelerator

NEW APPLICATION ROUND OPENS ON MAY 5!

Cyber accelerator is a 7-month accelerator program for companies operating in the cybersecurity field. Each team selected to the accelerator receives a €60,000 grant to develop their idea! 

Cyber accelerator starts in October 2025 and runs for 7 months.

To stay competitive in the market, companies must embrace digitalisation. Utilising modern solutions is crucial, but it also brings potential risks. Consequently, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to prioritise the security of new technologies, systems, and devices.

In the Cyber Accelerator program, we provide support to startups with innovative ideas, enabling them to create products and services that safeguard companies from the cyber threats arising from digitalisation and the adoption of new technologies. We eagerly welcome teams to the accelerator who are focused on developing services or solutions aimed at protecting companies in cyberspace.

The program caters to early-stage cybersecurity startups and spin-off companies, offering assistance in product and business development. This facilitates the launch of new cybersecurity products and services that provide broader value to other sectors as well.

We welcome student teams, researchers, startup entrepreneurs, and SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) spin-off teams to join the accelerator. 

All product and service ideas in the field of cybersecurity are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to solutions that contribute to the development of the following priority areas highlighted by the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA):

• Automation of cybersecurity processes

• Application of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity

• Prevention and mitigation of social engineering

• Tools and strategies for transitioning to quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms

• Ensuring the cybersecurity of space technologies

The companies selected for the accelerator will go through a structured development process that supports both technical and business growth. This process includes the following key development cycles:

• Defining customer problems and designing a value proposition based on their needs 

• Building a business model and assembling a strong team

• Product development and prototyping

• Intellectual property protection and agreements with other stakeholders

• Achieving investor readiness and exploring funding opportunities

• Market entry strategy and preparation for piloting

To ensure rapid development and readiness for product/service launch, the accelerator supports participating teams through various activities: 

• Opportunity to participate in a cybersecurity-specific training series
• Each team is supported by a dedicated business mentor and cyber field mentor
• Expert mentors from other fields (law, finance, marketing, sales, IP protection, etc.)
• Access to Tehnopol Startup Incubator’s co-working space

The company’s business idea must meet one of the two criteria: 

• state-of-the-art cybersecurity solution for the private sector (notably SMEs)
• cybersecurity of emerging technologies

To apply, the following requirements must be met: 

• Scalable business idea focused on cybersecurity 
• Competent team with the necessary skills
• Minimum viable product (MVP) or the ability to develop one during the accelerator program
• Registered company in Estonia (e-residents and startup visa owners are also eligible)

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.

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