Infosecurity Europe — Cyber Startup Programme 2027

Startup zone · London, United Kingdom

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Selected companies get exhibition stand space in the Cyber Startups Zone on the Infosecurity Europe floor at ExCeL London, access to founder-focused conference sessions, and introductions to investors, CISOs and enterprise buyers. The programme also carries the Cyber Startup Award: finalists pitch live to a panel of industry leaders and get PR and branding support, and the overall winner takes an official logo and trophy, a complimentary exhibition stand in the Discovery Zone at the next edition, two hours of PR consultancy, two hours of branding workshops and two VIP party tickets. Dedicated Founder, Investor and Startup Enabler ticket types run alongside the zone. Cheque

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The Cyber Startup Programme is Infosecurity Europe's package for young cybersecurity companies at ExCeL London, pairing stand space with founder sessions and buyer introductions.

The Cyber Startup Award is open to privately held cybersecurity companies founded within the last five years (after 1 June 2021 for the 2026 award), with under GBP 5 million in annual revenue and a functioning, live product already in the market. Entry is a single written submission of up to 1,000 words covering executive summary, product, differentiation, market traction and team. Stand space in the Cyber Startups Zone is arranged separately by registering interest with the organiser.

Selected companies get exhibition stand space in the zone, access to founder-focused conference sessions, and introductions to investors, CISOs and enterprise buyers. Award finalists pitch live to a panel of industry leaders and get PR and branding support, and the overall winner takes an official logo and trophy, a complimentary exhibition stand in the Discovery Zone at the next edition, two hours of PR consultancy, two hours of branding workshops and two VIP party tickets. No equity is taken. Award entries are closed; the next edition runs 8-10 June 2027.

What it actually costs you

ChequeSelected companies get exhibition stand space in the Cyber Startups Zone on the Infosecurity Europe floor at ExCeL London, access to founder-focused conference sessions, and introductions to investors, CISOs and enterprise buyers. The programme also carries the Cyber Startup Award: finalists pitch live to a panel of industry leaders and get PR and branding support, and the overall winner takes an official logo and trophy, a complimentary exhibition stand in the Discovery Zone at the next edition, two hours of PR consultancy, two hours of branding workshops and two VIP party tickets. Dedicated Founder, Investor and Startup Enabler ticket types run alongside the zone.

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Market rate for the same chequeCyber Startup Award entrants must be privately held cybersecurity companies founded within the last five years (after 1 June 2021 for the 2026 award), with under GBP 5 million in annual revenue and a functioning, live product already in the market. Entry is a single written submission of up to 1,000 words covering executive summary, product, differentiation, market traction and team. Cyber Startups Zone stand space is arranged separately by registering interest with the organiser.

Infosecurity Europe hosts a Cyber Startup Programme at ExCeL London, pairing stand space in the Cyber Startups Zone with founder sessions and introductions to investors, CISOs and enterprise buyers. Its award is for privately held cybersecurity firms under five years old, below GBP 5 million in revenue, with a live product; entry is one written submission. The winner takes a trophy, a free stand next edition, PR and branding consultancy. No equity.