The Innovation Prize 2021

The 16th edition of the Innovation Prize will be held during Le Cercle of July 6, 2021. To apply, all you have to do is fulfill the conditions, namely, to be a European startup with less than 5 years of existence, with an innovative solution in information systems security and have finalized your application file before May 10 at midnight. The Innovation Prize will be officially presented to the winner at Les Assises de la Cybersecurité plenary conference on Thursday, October 14, 2021.

How to apply?

HOW TO APPLY?

The Innovation Prize is a prestigious prize rewarding a European cybersecurity start-up. The applicants have to present their technological innovation to a jury of cybersecurity experts. The laureate will benefit from notoriety, business results and growth.

Who can apply?

All the European start-ups that were founded less than 5 years ago, that offer an innovative cybersecurity solution (software, service…) and with an achieved project in security of information systems can apply. To apply, you must have finalized your application file before May 25 at midnight.

What does the laureate win?

The Innovation Prize winner will get a free booth at Les Assises, the French business meeting dedicated to cybersecurity experts that gathers more than 3000 participants every year. The winner will also benefit from a workshop to present its technology at Les Assises.

To participate, it's very easy! You just have to fulfill the above conditions.

I am applying!

The main steps of an application

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Complete the application form as fully as possible
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Add a demo video link and upload the founder’s resumé
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Feel free to add a detailed presentation of the company’s project and all the documents which will help the jury to understand the offer. Preferably use an electronic format (1 or 2 pdf attachments of maximum 5 Mo, to upload online).
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The best applications selected by the jury will present their solution during an elevator pitch on July 6 during an outstanding event for the Innovation Prize for invitees only