Swisscom StartUp Challenge CyberSecurity 2021: registration deadline July 4

The 9th Swisscom StartUp Challenge focuses on cybersecurity

Swisscom, in partnership with Venturelab, launches the Swisscom StartUp Challenge 2021. The main theme of this 9th edition is cybersecurity: How can we protect ourselves from cyber-attacks, and how can we empower organizations and businesses to deal with security risks? How can we deploy automated processes and technological solutions to identify and defend against threats and attacks more quickly and effectively? What can we do to reinforce a systematic and sustainable security culture, and raise employee awareness of how to manage workplace challenges and the "new normal" safely? 

The program is open to startups and research teams developing solutions in the field of cybersecurity and security awareness. The StartUp Challenge is a unique opportunity for founders to present their products, fully functional prototypes and solutions to a panel of experts, and win a week-long exploration program.

Registration until July 4, 2021

What's in store for the 5 winners?

• A one-week exploration program with Swisscom's Cyber Security Community and access to Swisscom's infrastructure (remote option)
• Mentoring by Swisscom cybersecurity experts and partners
• Development of marketing and sales skills
• Individual pitch training and coaching by Venturelab
• Discussion of cybersecurity experiences with leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.
• Create a network of potential customers and business partners
• Consideration of a commercial partnership with Swisscom and investment by Swisscom Ventures
• Invitation and networking for a selected start-up at Swisscom's Outpost in Silicon Valley (USA). The program will be tailored to the individual needs of the start-up.

Candidate requirements:

• A cybersecurity prototype, product or solution
• The team must be able to present a fully functional prototype or product during the exploration program (in the Swisscom environment, if applicable).
• The application must be usable in Switzerland
• An ambitious, visionary start-up or research team