Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator Program Launch Announcement for AWS, CrowdStrike, and NVIDIA

CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company, has announced the launch of its second annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and NVIDIA. This program aims to support and nurture the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud security startups in the U.S. and EMEA regions.

The Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator program will provide selected startups with mentorship, technical expertise, funding, and go-to-market opportunities. Applications are now open from September 16, 2024, to January 10, 2025. Startups enrolled in the program will benefit from an eight-week accelerator developed by AWS, CrowdStrike, and NVIDIA, with access to industry experts, executives, global cybersecurity investors, and up to $25,000 in AWS Activate credits.

At the end of the program, participants will have the chance to showcase their innovations at an in-person Demo Day at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco during the RSA Conference in April 2025. Winning presentations may also be eligible to receive funding from the CrowdStrike Falcon® Fund.

Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike, expressed pride in welcoming NVIDIA as a supporter of the Accelerator program. Bartley Richardson, director of cybersecurity engineering at NVIDIA, highlighted the importance of providing startups with AI technologies and technical expertise to tackle security challenges.

Startups interested in applying to the Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator program can visit the website for more information and review the terms and conditions. This program seeks to empower innovative startups to learn, create, and grow while addressing the evolving cybersecurity landscape.