Apply now for Tech4Trust Acceleration Program

Tech4Trust Acceleration Program helps the world’s most promising companies in the fields of cybersecurity and digital trust to get their business ready for market through top-notch mentoring, strategic support and training from leading industry partners.

During a 6-month program, Tech4Trust accelerates international startups in cybersecurity and the digital trust space and help them secure funding, start pilots and future-proof their operations for faster and long-term growth.

Why join Tech4Trust?

• Exposure
  • Gain strong visibility through demo days and roadshows
• Network
  • Access the Trust Valley ecosystem and top-level partners
• Investors
  • Meet key investors and secure your next funding round
• Coaching & mentoring
  • Get exclusive coaching & mentoring sessions with high-level experts
• Training program
  • Improve your strategy and operations through high-quality workshops
• Cash & in-kind prizes
  • Win prizes worth up to CHF 150K sponsored by État de Vaud, PwC Switzerland and Fortinet
• Pilots & PoCs
  • Find synergies with corporate companies & academics and start collaborations.

Eligibility Criteria

• International startups that are developing innovative solutions to foster trust in society and the digital economy meeting the following criteria is welcome to apply:
  • incorporated for less than 7 years
  • ready-to-market product or solution
  • in a customer acquisition phase
  • active in the program’s focused expertise and fields
  • team committed to participate in the programme
• Expertise
  • Threat Intelligence, Quantum security, Forensics, Neurotechnology, Industrial IoT, Critical Infrastructure, SCADA, Robotics, AI, Access Control, Cybersecurity, Authentication, Data Privacy, Blockchain, Anti-counterfeiting, Traceability, GDPR, Authenticity Verification, Cloud Security, Anonymized, Data Management, Edge Cloud, Digital self-determination, Digital Governance, Peace Tech, Biometrics, GovTech
• Fields
  • Space, Smart Cities, Agritech-food, Health, Finance & Insurance, Mobility, Education, Industrial Sector, ICT, GreenIT, Digital Diplomacy, Humanitarian Aid.

For more information, visit Trust Valley.