CrowdStrike has officially launched the third annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and NVIDIA’s Inception program. This year, the initiative expands globally, empowering a new wave of startups to revolutionize AI-driven cloud security. The joint program will provide participants with mentorship, technical expertise, funding opportunities, and go-to-market guidance helping innovators bring their cybersecurity breakthroughs to life faster than ever.
Expanding Global Innovation in AI and Cloud Security
With applications now open until November 15, 2025, the eight-week program will run from January 5 to March 3, 2026. Designed to accelerate growth for early-stage startups, the accelerator connects founders with industry leaders from CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA. Participants will gain access to hands-on mentorship, leading cybersecurity investors, and opportunities for global visibility across the companies’ vast ecosystems and marketplaces.
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At the end of the program, startups will showcase their innovations during a Demo Day on March 24, 2026, at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco, coinciding with the RSA Conference. The most promising startups will also be eligible for investment from the CrowdStrike Falcon® Fund, further enabling them to scale their cutting-edge solutions.
Proven Success with a Growing Legacy
Since its inception, the Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator has proven to be a launchpad for success. Now in its third year, the program has supported 59 startups, which have collectively raised more than $730 million in post-program funding and celebrated multiple successful acquisitions. Notable alumni include Onum, which was acquired by CrowdStrike; Remedio (formerly GYTPOL), the 2023–2024 cohort winner; and Terra Security, the 2024–2025 cohort winner, both of which raised accelerated funding rounds after completing the program.
Industry Leaders Share Their Vision
“Our Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator has quickly become the home for founders who are eager to change the game, redefining how security and AI come together in the cloud,” said Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike. “Together with AWS and NVIDIA, we’re building a global ecosystem of innovators driving the future of cybersecurity. The impact of our past cohorts shows how much can be achieved when the world’s leading technology companies and bold entrepreneurs unite to secure tomorrow.”
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Chris Grusz, Managing Director of Technology Partnerships at AWS Marketplace, added, “Startups are driving innovation across every layer of the cybersecurity stack. Together with CrowdStrike and NVIDIA, we’re helping founders use the scalability of AWS and the expertise of our partners to accelerate their growth and bring new cloud and AI security solutions to market faster.”
Meanwhile, Bartley Richardson, Senior Director of Agentic AI and Cybersecurity Engineering at NVIDIA, emphasized, “As AI becomes foundational to cybersecurity innovation, startups need access to the right expertise, infrastructure, and ecosystem to build and scale effectively. Through the Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, NVIDIA, AWS, and CrowdStrike are empowering founders to harness the full potential of accelerated computing and agentic systems to meet the evolving security needs of the modern enterprise.”
Empowering the Next Generation of Cyber Innovators
Startups eager to participate can apply online and review the terms and conditions on the program’s official site.
Additionally, NVIDIA’s Inception program, a free global resource, continues to support startups through every critical stage from product development to deployment. Members benefit from NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits, preferred pricing on select hardware and software, and expert guidance, providing them with the essential tools to accelerate innovation and growth.
With this expanded collaboration, CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA are setting a new global benchmark for AI-driven cybersecurity innovation, nurturing the next generation of technology leaders ready to protect the digital future.
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