CrowdStrike, Nvidia & AWS: Shaping the Future of Security

In an era defined by AI-driven cyber threats, major tech players are accelerating cybersecurity innovation by fostering the next wave of disruptors.

CrowdStrike, Nvidia, and AWS have selected 35 emerging firms for the third annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator programme.

Aimed at empowering seed-stage startups worldwide, the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator provides access to partnerships, mentorship and investment opportunities – helping promising ventures establish a strong foothold in the market.

Chosen from a global pool of applicants, the 35 finalists demonstrated exceptional team capability, groundbreaking ideas and real potential to shape the future of AI-driven cloud security innovation.

“The Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator has become a launchpad for the next era of AI-driven security innovators,” says Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike. 

“This year’s cohort reflects a global movement: founders building cloud and identity-first defences that put security teams ahead of the speed and scale of AI-emboldened adversaries. 

“With AWS and NVIDIA, we’re creating a community and growing 'the crowd', giving these start-ups the opportunity to turn breakthrough ideas into market-shaping technologies and push the industry forward.”

Inside the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator Program

The free eight-week accelerator programme, running until 3 March, provides selected startups with the technical expertise, mentorship and go-to-market support needed to accelerate their growth.

The journey culminates at the RSA Conference on 24 March, where a distinguished panel will select one innovation award winner from five shortlisted finalists.

The winner will also be considered for a potential investment from the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund, offering a powerful boost to their next stage of development.

The 35 selected members of the cohort also gain valuable exposure across partner ecosystems, opening doors to new collaborations and future innovation opportunities.

“Startups continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI-driven security,” says Chris Grusz, Managing Director, technology partnerships at AWS. 

“The third year of the Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator once again brings together the power and expertise of AWS, CrowdStrike and Nvidia to help these innovators accelerate development, strengthen their platforms and scale their transformative solutions faster.”

Nvidia Inception Program to Support Cybersecurity Startups

Nvidia supports the accelerator through the Nvidia Inception Program, providing participants with access to cutting-edge developer tools, training and competitive pricing on Nvidia software and hardware.

Through exclusive developer forums, expert-led workshops and technical courses, participants gain the guidance and hands-on experience needed to strengthen their skills and accelerate innovation.

With access to Nvidia venture capital partners and strategic introductions across its expansive network, members of the accelerator cohort are well-positioned to tailor their seed-stage startups into market-ready ventures.

“AI is reshaping cybersecurity at every level, demanding new approaches that can operate at cloud scale and defender speed,” says Bartley Richardson, Senior Director of Agentic AI and Cybersecurity Engineering at NVIDIA.

“Through the accelerator, NVIDIA, AWS and CrowdStrike are empowering startups with the compute, frameworks and guidance they need to advance agentic AI and build the next wave of intelligent, resilient security technologies.”