ProgrammesICCSO RampUp for Cyber Startups
Accelerator Programme for Cybersecurity Startups
Objective
To empower early-stage and growth-stage cybersecurity startups with world-class mentorship, technical validation, market access, and trust certification, leveraging ICCSO’s global cyber intelligence network.
Programme Pillars:
1. Cyber Readiness & Compliance
- Training on international cybersecurity standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
- Threat landscape deep dives from ICCSO intelligence teams.
- Secure Architecture Design Clinics for product hardening.
2. Mentorship & Expert Access
- Monthly masterclasses from CISOs, Cyber Security leaders, and cyber law experts.
- 1:1 mentorship with domain experts in threat detection, cloud security, endpoint defense, and network hardening.
- Guidance from ICCSO’s Cyber Leadership Council.
3. Technical Enablement
- Access to ICCSO Cyber Labs for product testing in real-world attack simulations.
- Hands-on workshops on DevSecOps, secure coding, and incident response planning.
- Templates and blueprints for building secure solutions.
4. Market & GTM Acceleration
- Pitch to security-conscious enterprises and government partners.
- Demo Days with cybersecurity-focused VCs and CISOs.
- Procurement pathway guidance for public sector & defense markets.
5. ICCSO Cyber Trust Certification
- ICCSO “Start-Up Trust Badge” for startups meeting security best practices.
- Listing in the ICCSO Global Cyber Startup Registry used by procurement leaders and cyber alliances.
6. Policy & Global Exposure
- Join international cyber dialogues and policy briefings.
- Spotlight at major Cyber Security events.
- Collaboration on white papers, panels, and threat intelligence exchanges.
Eligibility:
- MVP-ready to Series A cybersecurity startups
- Offering solutions in Cyber Security Area.
- Registered startup only.
Duration:
12-week programme
(Hybrid: online delivery + two in-person summits in London)
Programme Outcomes:
- ICCSO Certification and Startup Trust Badge
- Early pilot or customer via ICCSO partner network
- Global visibility and investor access
- Inclusion in ICCSO Cyber Startup Registry
- Eligibility for ICCSO grants, fellowships, and export readiness support
