AWS, CrowdStrike and Nvidia Cybersecurity Accelerator

Join the AWS, CrowdStrike and Nvidia Cybersecurity Accelerator, an equity-free program designed to empower global seed cybersecurity startups with product development, GTM and fundraising support.

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Executive Team & Previous Speakers and Mentors

  • Daniel Bernard

    Daniel Bernard

    Chief Business Officer, CrowdStrike

  • Bartley Richardson

    Bartley Richardson

    Chief AI and Autonomous Systems Officer, CrowdStrike

  • Brian Lozada

    Brian Lozada

    Director of Security of Global Media, Entertainment and Ads Security, Amazon

  • Gali Niv

    Gali Niv

    Startup Business Development, Go-To-Market Manager, EMEA, AWS

  • Olga Bermant

    Olga Bermant

    Cyber Business Development Manager, AWS

  • Dona Haj

    Dona Haj

    WW Senior Platform GTM Leader, Startup Partners Center of Excellence, AWS

  • Chris Stewart

    Chris Stewart

    VP Global Technology, Marketplace & Cloud Ecosystem Partners, CrowdStrike

  • Christopher Rozzi

    Christopher Rozzi

    Technology Ecosystem Partner Program Manager, CrowdStrike

  • Tim Albrecht

    Tim Albrecht

    Sr. Director Global Cloud Alliances, CrowdStrike

  • Jenn Reed

    Jenn Reed

    WW Principal Security PSA, AWS

  • Keren Zemer-Abramowitz

    Keren Zemer-Abramowitz

    Head of Startup and Venture Capital Business Development, AWS

  • Matt Nagle

    Matt Nagle

    Global Leader, Startup Partners, AWS

  • Chris Kachigian

    Chris Kachigian

    Senior Director, Solution Architects, CrowdStrike

  • John Boyle

    John Boyle

    Business Development Manager, Technology Ecosystems, CrowdStrike

  • Riggs Goodman III

    Riggs Goodman III

    WW AI Security Principal PSA, AWS

  • Amit Garay

    Amit Garay

    AMER, GTM PDM, AWS

  • Dimitri Maltezakis Vathypetrou

    Dimitri Maltezakis Vathypetrou

    Developer Relations - Cloud Providers, NVIDIA

  • Eliuth Triana

    Eliuth Triana

    Global Lead Amazon Developer Relations, NVIDIA

  • Ashok Srirama

    Ashok Srirama

    Sr. Container Specialist Solutions Architect, AWS and NVIDIA

  • Rob Solomon

    Rob Solomon

    Senior Cloud Solutions Architect – Alliances, CrowdStrike

  • Mike Wilkes

    Mike Wilkes

    NYU Adjunct Professor

Timeline

Aug 31, 2026

Waitlist Opens

Oct 5, 2026

Applications Open

Nov 2, 2026

Applications Close

Nov 3-17, 2026

Selection Process

Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2026

Cohort Announcement & Happy Hour at re:Invent

Jan 5-6, 2027

Accelerator Kickoff Event in New York City (in-person)

Jan 11 - Mar 8, 2027

8-week Virtual Program

Mar 15, 2027

Top 10 Selection

Apr 5-8, 2027

Final Event for Top 10: Pitch Event at RSA

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The AWS, CrowdStrike and Nvidia Cybersecurity Accelerator is a 8-week equity-free program for seed-stage startups specifically designed to support companies developing cybersecurity technologies in the following categories:

AI Security

securing AI/LLM workloads, model supply chain, AI red-teaming (i.e. Pentest)

Agentic SecOps

autonomous SOC (AI-SOC), AI-driven triage & response

Cloud Security

CNAPP, runtime protection, container/serverless

Identity Security

non-human identity, machine identity, ITDR

AppSec & Supply Chain

shift-left, code security, SBOMs

Data Security

DSPM, classification, privacy engineering

Participation Benefits

GTM Support

Co-sell workshops, 1:1 mentoring with experts, Marketplace and APN support to accelerate growth

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Cloud Support

1:1 mentoring sessions with AWS Solution Architects and access to specialized resources and industry specialists

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CISO Mentors

Access to CISO mentors providing strategic, experience-driven guidance and support

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Marketing & PR

Co-marketing resources and media coverage for selected startups

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Pitching Session

Pitching opportunity to investors and ecosystem players through Demo Day

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Ecosystem Engagement

Access to wide network of community, VC funds, compliance, technology & innovation experts and more!

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Fundraising Support

Become funding-ready with hands-on workshops. Validate your strategy, pitch deck and storytelling and get access to leading VCs

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Alumni Community

The community brings together all program members, including alumni founders for both CEOs and CTOs

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Up to 70% Off

Participants and applicants are eligible to receive up to 70% off on Falcon Go and Pro

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Discounted Fal.Con

Discounted Fal.Con sponsorship opportunities for Startup Accelerator cohort members

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Previous Cohorts

Startups that went through the program and are building the next generation of cybersecurity.

Testimonials

Aviv Nahum
CEO and Co-Founder of Above Security
"What made the Accelerator different was how much of it was genuinely hands-on. We came in as a seed-stage company with a strong conviction about insider risk, and left with a sharper product, a clearer story and a network of mentors from CrowdStrike, AWS and NVIDIA who were invested in us succeeding. Presenting at Demo Day during RSA and being named runner-up gave us visibility we could not have generated on our own. Eight weeks is a short program, but its effect on Above has been lasting."
Naor Paz
Co-Founder & CEO of Capsule Security
"Participating in the AWS x CrowdStrike x NVIDIA Accelerator was an incredibly valuable experience for Capsule Security. The program gave us direct access to world-class expertise, thoughtful mentorship, and a strong community of founders and industry leaders, helping us refine our strategy and accelerate our growth. The relationships we built and the lessons we learned continue to benefit us today."
Tal Kollender
CEO & Co-Founder of Remedio
"Participating in the AWS CrowdStrike Accelerator Program has truly been a wonderful experience for Remedio. The invaluable content and strategy sessions have significantly boosted our company's growth. What's been most rewarding on a personal level is the exceptional mentorship and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders I've long admired. It's surreal to witness their genuine interest and eagerness to help. I feel privileged to be part of this cohort, surrounded by such incredible tech and talent, in a program that's truly one-of-a-kind."
Guy Arazi
Co-Founder & CEO at Pi Security
"The program helped us understand what it really takes to build strong partnerships with companies like AWS, NVIDIA, and CrowdStrike. It also introduced us to some amazing people across the industry who we've continued to learn from and stay connected with."
Micha Rave
Co-founder and CEO at Hush Security
"The accelerator put us in the same room as peers building through the same problems, and gave us direct access to industry leaders and security executives we'd otherwise spend months trying to reach. We came out of it with real connections, sharper thinking, and a company that grew because of it."
Ross Haleliuk
Co-Founder & CEO of Nimble Security
"In 2025, I was one of the speakers at the AWS x CrowdStrike x NVIDIA Accelerator and got to meet many amazing founders building the future of security. In 2026, I came back, but this time as one of the founders taking part in the program. What an experience it has been! From working with industry mentors to presenting at the RSAC stage as one of the finalists of the pitch competition, the accelerator opened many doors and helped us move 10x faster than we would otherwise."
Shahar Peled
Co-Founder and CEO at Terra Security
"Winning the 2025 AWS and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator in partnership with NVIDIA was one of the biggest accelerants we've had as a company. The program was a huge value driver and network creator with direct lines into the AWS, CrowdStrike, and NVIDIA executive teams and partner ecosystems. The final was a live pitch at RSA 2025 in the Falcon Lounge, judged by George Kurtz, CJ Moses, and David Reber, which is about as prestigious as you can get for a judges' panel. That validation changed how enterprise buyers looked at us - when three companies like that put their name behind an AI-native Offensive Security platform, security leaders stop asking whether the category is real and start asking how fast they can test it. And the branding that came with it, from the press cycle to AWS re:Invent, re:Inforce and Fal.Con to co-branded visibility across all three ecosystems, gave us reach no early-stage marketing budget could buy."

Resources

AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator - Recap

AWS, CrowdStrike and Nvidia Accelerator - Fal.Con 2025

AWS, CrowdStrike and Nvidia Accelerator - Fal.Con 2025

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