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Application is open for:

I Cyber accelerator from 12. May until 13. July 2025

II Cyber Accelerator from 1. May 2026 until 2. July 2026

III Cyber accelerator from 1. May 2027 until 2. July 2027

Start-ups can submit applications on the Tehnopol Startup Incubator website: https://www.startupincubator.ee/en/cyberaccelerator/

To apply, the following requirements must be met:

1. Scalable business idea focused on cybersecurity
2. Competent team with the necessary skills
3. Minimum viable product (MVP) or the ability to develop one during the accelerator program
4. Registered company in Estonia (e-residents and startup visa owners are also eligible)

The start-up´s business idea must focus on cybersecurity, especially in relation to emerging technologies and trends in the cybersecurity domain, such as automation, AI, anti-social manipulation, cybersecurity related to the transitioning of quantum resistant cryptographic algorithms, or cybersecurity of space technologies.

The applicant is required to submit a project plan as part of their application. The application is sent to the evaluation committee once it has been verified that it satisfies all requirements. An evaluation committee of at least five members evaluates the application in accordance with the selection criteria that are accessible on the Tehnopol Startup Incubator Cyber Accelerator Program website.

Cyber accelerator is a 7-month accelerator program for companies operating in the cybersecurity field. Each team selected to the accelerator receives a €60,000 grant to develop their idea.

The companies selected for the accelerator will go through a structured development process that supports both technical and business growth. This process includes the following key development cycles:

1. Defining customer problems and designing a value proposition based on their needs
2. Building a business model and assembling a strong team
3. Product development and prototyping
4. Intellectual property protection and agreements with other stakeholders
5. Achieving investor readiness and exploring funding opportunities
6. Market entry strategy and preparation for piloting