Accelerating the next wave of AI-driven cybersecurity

CrowdStrike has announced the commencement of its third annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and NVIDIA, under its Inception program. Aimed at propelling the next wave of AI-driven cloud security innovation, the accelerator has selected 35 elite startups from a pool of global applicants. These startups were chosen based on their innovative prowess, market impact potential, and the strength of their teams.

This complimentary eight-week program, running until 3rd March 2026, offers startups invaluable resources. Participants will receive mentorship, technical expertise, funding, and go-to-market support. They will also gain access to cybersecurity experts and enjoy extended visibility across partner ecosystems globally.

The accelerator will conclude with a final pitch day for five select finalists at the RSA Conference in San Francisco on 24th March 2026. Here, a panel of experts will determine the innovation award winner, who could potentially receive investment from the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.

With the expertise of AWS and NVIDIA, the initiative aims to usher in a new era of cloud-based and identity-first security solutions. This collaboration will help accelerate the development and scaling of innovations that keep pace with the challenges of AI-enhanced adversaries. By creating a community and fostering collaborative growth, the program aspires to turn groundbreaking ideas into transformative market technologies, pushing the industry forward.

The 2026 cohort includes the following companies (excluding stealth startups):

• Above Security
• Aira Security
• Artemis
• Astelia
• Averlon
• Capsule Security
• Dash Security
• Drift Security 
• Dux Security
• Evoke Security 
• Fabrix
• Fortyx Security 
• Geordie AI
• Haleum AI 
• Hush Security
• Huskeys
• Jazz Security 
• Mars Security
• Mate Security
• NANO Corp 
• Nebari
• Nimble Security 
• Opti
• Pluto Security
• QIZ Security
• Raven
• Sevii
• Simbian AI
• SurePath AI 
• Synqly
• Tika Security 
• VisionHeight
• Vivid Security
• Zepo Intelligence