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AWS and CrowdStrike Open Cybersecurity Accelerator to Startups Worldwide
PYMNTS.com· 2025-11-03 16:49
Core Insights - The AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator is now open to global cloud and AI security startups, accepting applications until November 15, 2025, and running from January 5 to March 3, 2026 [2][3] Program Details - The Accelerator offers early-stage startups mentorship from leaders at AWS, CrowdStrike, and Nvidia, access to cybersecurity investors, technical experts, and opportunities for global visibility [2] - Participants will showcase their innovations at an in-person Demo Day coinciding with the RSAC Conference and may be eligible for investment from the Crowdstrike Falcon Fund [3] Previous Editions - The first two editions of the Accelerator graduated 59 startups, which collectively raised over $730 million in funding and achieved several successful acquisitions [4] - The winners of the previous cohorts include Remedio in 2023-2024 and Terra Security in 2024-2025 [6] Success Stories - Remedio raised $65 million in its first funding round after winning the inaugural Accelerator prize, providing automated endpoint security remediation [7] - Terra Security raised $30 million in a Series A funding round shortly after its $8 million seed round, launching an AI continuous penetration testing platform [8]