Deadline Date: January 01, 2026
Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000
Elevate your B2B startup to the next level, transform your business and discover your potential with the Cybersecurity & Defence Accelerator Program. Apply now!
Startup Wise Guys Cybersecurity & Defence Accelerator Program will provide an optimized approach that delivers tailored guidance and support from world class mentors and experts. Their accelerator program will help you navigate the bumps in the company building road, revolutionize your go-to-market strategy and encourage you to bring your A game.
Benefits
- Get funding
- Receive a convertible investment up to €100,000 (with a program cost of €35,000) and an additional €250,000 as a follow-on opportunity. If you register a legal entity in Bilbao, there’s a chance to secure an additional €100,000.
- Learn from the best
- Learn top sales and product development tricks from leading cybersecurity & defence mentors and experts.
- Meet the people
- Access a community +350 mentors, +200 investors and collaborate with 800+ fellow visionary founders growing in the same industry as you
Eligibility Criteria
- The Startup Wise Guys Cyber and Defence Acceleration Program is designed for teams that meet one or more of the requirements listed below:
- You are a B2B cyber startup working in:
- AI
- Deep learning algorithms
- Blockchain
- 5/6G technologies
- other
- Or you are a defence startup working on:
- UAV’s
- Intelligence
- Demining
- Weapon Systems
- Supply and Logistics
- Robots and other
- Initial traction (can be shown through MRR, paid pilots, one-time payments for product test/usage, working prototypes/products/services, etc.)
- Global ambition
- Your startup has at least 2 co-founders or team members.
- You are a B2B cyber startup working in:
For more information, visit Startup Wise Guys.
