To whom?

The Pitch Finland Cyber Security is open to those offering innovative solutions and services that drive the development, growth, and internationalisation of the cybersecurity industry. 

Cyber Security Nordic, in collaboration with the FISC (Finnish Information Security Cluster) and the FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network), invites cybersecurity companies and organisations to submit their new solutions or services to the competition.

Criteria.

The competition is open to a cybersecurity company, team, or organisation that meets one or more of the following criteria:

• The solution promotes responsible digitalisation, data processing, and trust. 
• The innovative solution or service has the potential to create an international, European, or global impact. 
• The innovative solution or service strengthens the competitiveness, profitability, or sustainability of companies. 
• The innovative solution or service supports the United Nations’ (UN) sustainable development goals, such as those related to economic growth (for example, the protection of intellectual capital or trade secrets), digital industry and transition, the protection of fundamental rights, or urbanisation. 

Progression.

The competition jury will select the entrants that will go through to the final by the end of September 2024. Products and services submitted to the competition must be on the market and available for sale in 2024. Apply latest 22 September.

The finalists selected by the jury will present their product or service in a pitch competition on the CSN Gold stage on 29 November 2024, and the jury will then select the winner.  

The finalists have an opportunity for additional investment by investors from the Finnish Business Angel network. Additionally, a company or organization registered in Finland will be awarded by a   €10,000 prize, donated by the Finnish Fair Foundation.  

Jury.

The award winner is selected by a professional jury that will be announced later.

Apply now.

The link directs you to the platform used by FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network), named Höpöhöpö. Only the members of the jury, who will be appointed later, and FiBAN investor members and partners, will have access to the applications. Apply latest 22 September 2024.