CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA Expand Global Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator to Drive Cloud and Agentic AI Innovation
Third annual program expands to startups worldwide, offering mentorship, partnership, and funding opportunities for the next generation of AI-driven cloud security companies
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) today announced the launch of the third annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and NVIDIA through its Inception program. The program now expands to startups worldwide, empowering the next generation of innovators in AI-driven cloud security. Together, the companies will provide mentorship, technical expertise, funding opportunities, and go-to-market support to accelerate innovation globally.
Tomorrow's leading cloud and AI security innovators are welcome to apply to the accelerator. Applications are open now through November 15, 2025, with the eight-week program running from January 5 to March 3, 2026. The Accelerator connects early-stage startups with hands-on mentorship from leaders across CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA, access to top cybersecurity investors and technical experts, and opportunities for global visibility across the companies' ecosystems and marketplaces.
At the conclusion of the program, participating startups will showcase their innovations at an in-person Demo Day at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco on March 24, 2026, coinciding with the RSA Conference. Outstanding presentations may be eligible for investment from the CrowdStrike Falcon® Fund.
Now in its third year, the Accelerator has graduated 59 startups, who have collectively raised more than $730 million in funding post their participation in the Accelerator and achieved multiple successful acquisitions. Alumni include Onum, acquired by CrowdStrike; Remedio (formerly GYTPOL), winner of the 2023–2024 cohort; and Terra Security, winner of the 2024–2025 cohort – both of which raised accelerated funding rounds following the program.
"Our Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator has quickly become the home for founders who are eager to change the game, redefining how security and AI come together in the cloud," said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer, CrowdStrike. "Together with AWS and NVIDIA, we're building a global ecosystem of innovators driving the future of cybersecurity. The impact of our past cohorts shows how much can be achieved when the world's leading technology companies and bold entrepreneurs unite to secure tomorrow."
"Startups are driving innovation across every layer of the cybersecurity stack," said Chris Grusz, managing director of technology partnerships, AWS Marketplace. "Together with CrowdStrike and NVIDIA, we're helping founders use the scalability of AWS and the expertise of our partners to accelerate their growth and bring new cloud and AI security solutions to market faster."
"As AI becomes foundational to cybersecurity innovation, startups need access to the right expertise, infrastructure, and ecosystem to build and scale effectively," said Bartley Richardson, senior director of agentic AI and cybersecurity engineering, NVIDIA. "Through the Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, NVIDIA, AWS, and CrowdStrike are empowering founders to harness the full potential of accelerated computing and agentic systems to meet the evolving security needs of the modern enterprise."
To apply, visit this website. Startups are encouraged to review the terms and conditions here.
The NVIDIA Inception program is a free resource that empowers startups to transform industries with cutting-edge technologies. Inception supports companies through critical stages like product development, prototyping, and deployment. Members receive a personalized range of benefits, including NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute credits, preferred pricing on select NVIDIA hardware and software, and guidance from technical experts—providing essential tools to help startups accelerate their growth and innovation.
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