To whom?

The Pitch Finland Cybersecurity competition is open to startups, growth-stage companies, teams, and organisations offering innovative cybersecurity solutions and services that drive industry development, growth, and internationalisation.

Cyber Security Nordic, in collaboration with the FISC (Finnish Information Security Cluster) invites cybersecurity companies and organisations to submit their new solutions or services to the competition. Products and services submitted to the competition must be on the market and available for sale in 2026. 

Criteria.

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

The competition is open to applicants that meet one or more of the following criteria:

• The solution promotes responsible digitalisation, secure data processing, and trust.
• The solution or service demonstrates strong potential for international or global impact.
• The solution or service strengthens the competitiveness, profitability, or sustainability of organisations.
• The solution or service supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for example in areas such as:
  • economic growth (e.g. protection of intellectual property and trade secrets)
  • digital transformation and industry development
  • protection of fundamental rights
  • sustainable urban development.

Progression.

At the beginning of October 2026, the competition jury will select the finalists who will advance to the pitching final at Cyber Security Nordic.

On 29 October, the selected finalists will present their product or service in a pitch competition on the CSN Gold Stage. The jury will then determine the winner. A company or organisation registered in Finland will receive a €14,000 prize, donated by the Finnish Fair Foundation.

Apply.

The link directs you to the application form with only few open questions and possibility to download additional material such as a pdf, video or photos.