Expanded global accelerator empowers startups building next-generation cloud and agentic AI security solutions.
CrowdStrike, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and NVIDIA, has announced the global expansion of its Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator program — an initiative designed to nurture and empower startups driving innovation at the intersection of AI and cloud security.
Now in its third year, the accelerator has evolved from a regional initiative to a global platform, opening doors to cybersecurity startups across continents. The program aims to provide founders with mentorship, technical guidance, funding opportunities, and go-to-market support to scale AI-driven solutions capable of meeting the dynamic demands of modern enterprises.
“Together with AWS and NVIDIA, we’re building a global ecosystem of innovators driving the future of cybersecurity.”
— Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer, CrowdStrike
Applications are open until November 15, 2025, for the upcoming eight-week cohort running from January to March 2026. Selected startups will receive hands-on mentorship from experts across CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA, in addition to access to global investors and cloud marketplaces. The program will culminate in a Demo Day at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco, coinciding with the RSA Conference in March 2026 — a stage for founders to showcase their innovations to global industry leaders.
Since its inception, the accelerator has supported 59 startups, collectively raising over $730 million post-program and achieving several notable acquisitions, including Onum by CrowdStrike. Previous winners such as Remedio (formerly GYTPOL) and Terra Security have demonstrated the accelerator’s role as a launchpad for emerging cybersecurity pioneers.
According to Bartley Richardson, Senior Director of Agentic AI and Cybersecurity Engineering at NVIDIA, “As AI becomes foundational to cybersecurity innovation, startups need access to the right ecosystem, infrastructure, and expertise to scale effectively.”
With AI, cloud, and agentic technologies transforming the security landscape, the expanded accelerator represents more than a funding pipeline — it’s a blueprint for shaping the next era of cyber defense.
