The ECSO Cyber Investor & Cyber Solution Days

On 19 November 2024, the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), the Women4Cyber Foundation, Sopra Steria, and Pôle d’Excellence Cyber are organising a day of two events featuring the ECSO Cyber Investor Days and ECSO Cyber Solution Days. Both events will take place for half a day and will celebrate European innovations and solutions. This is your chance as a European start-up, SME, scale-up, or large-growth company to pitch in front of potential investors and buyers, meet with the European cybersecurity ecosystem, and gain recognition at the European level. Please find below all the information you need about both the ECSO Cyber Investor & Solution Days, the participation criteria, and how to apply.

Do not miss this chance and make sure to send your application as soon as you can!

ECSO Cyber Investor Days in Rennes, France

Don’t miss your chance to meet with fellow cybersecurity entrepreneurs and industry leaders, network and assist to inspiring panel discussions.

A new edition of ECSO’s Cyber Investor Days will take place in Rennes, France, on 19 November 2024. It is organised by the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), the Women4Cyber Foundation, Sopra Steria, Pôle d’Excellence Cyber, and the Brittany Region. The most promising European cybersecurity start-ups will take the stage and have the unique opportunity to pitch their cybersecurity innovation and meet with leading investors and corporate leaders from around all Europe. This edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be organised as a side event of the European Cyber Week, taking place in Rennes, France, from 18 to 21 November 2024.

For European start-ups and SMEs: Ambitious to pitch on a European stage?

Are you a cybersecurity startup or SME with ambitions to shine on a European stage? The ECSO Cyber Investor Days offer a unique platform for your aspirations. Your duly filled application form (jpg. png. pdf. doc. docx or pages) and your 5-7 slides pitch deck (pdf, 1 MB size) should be sent to stephane.grousseau@soprasteria.com & events@ecs-org.eu. The evaluation committee will then select a lineup of European companies to present during the event. Selected companies will present their innovations and compete for the ECSO STARtup Award and ECSO CISO Choice Award 2025. Have a look at the Application Guidelines linked below.

For your application and more information about the ECSO Cyber Investor Days download underneath the application form and additional information:

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 29 September 2024 COB

IMPORTANT: Keep your application convincing and concise. Respect the indicated character limit. The selection committee will finally select between 8-12 European start-ups/SMEs to pitch during the ECSO’s Cyber Investor Days on the 19 November in Rennes, France.

For CISOs and Business Leaders:
Explore the latest cybersecurity products and solutions, and network with industry experts. Registration details will be available soon.

ECSO’s CISO Choice Award

The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Irish edition of the Cyber Solution Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO CISO Choice Award in early 2025. Nominees will be selected by a local Judging Panel composed of CISOs, carefully evaluating the pitches and nominating the two best companies to take part in ECSO’s Award Finals Event, which will happen in 2025. During the final ceremony, nominees from the ECSO Cyber Solution Days series will pitch to a European Judging Panel and will have a unique opportunity to present themselves to leading market players and buyers in Europe.

Learn more about the CISO Choice Award HERE.

Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award 2025

ECSO and the Women4Cyber Foundation joined forces to acknowledge and celebrate women leaders in the cybersecurity field, as well as companies that are actively working towards achieving gender equality. This collaborative effort aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of women in cybersecurity while promoting and supporting organisations that prioritise diversity and gender balance.

Is it your cybersecurity company (co)-founded by women and/or with at least 30% of women on the board?

Apply to the Women4Cyber Award!