Amplifying Innovation

Supporting Tomorrow's Boldest Security Solutions

RSAC innovation programs accelerate cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions by putting you face-to-face with the industry's most promising entrepreneurs through startup competitions, a startup expo, thought leader panels, and virtual programming.

Innovation Sandbox

The Top 10 Finalists take the stage at RSA Conference™ and pitch to a panel of industry veterans for the title of "Most Innovative Startup." Since the contest began, Finalists have collectively driven over 100 acquisitions and $50.1 billion in investments. 

Launch Pad

Five Finalists take the stage to pitch their emerging products Shark Tank®-style to a panel of leading venture capitalists for guidance, feedback, and exposure. It’s a rare inside look at what venture capitalists value in the companies they may fund—and how emerging technologies are addressing tomorrow’s cybersecurity challenges.

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Early Stage Expo

Providing up-and-coming cybersecurity startups the opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers, investors, and business development leaders. Attendees can visit company kiosks for quick product demos, then head to the Briefing Centers to hear founders pitch their solutions and explain how they’re tackling emerging industry challenges.

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Witness Innovation Year-Round

RSAC™ Innovation Showcase is a monthly, 40-minute virtual program begins with industry expert panel to provide context and perspective on the problem, then two global startups pitch their innovative approaches and field questions from the panel. 

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August 19, 2026

RSAC Innovation Showcase: Building Trustworthy Infrastructure for Agentic AI

Jenny Brock, RSAC 
Jacob DePriest, 1 Password

Aaron Jacobson, NEA 
Justin Somiani, Angel Investor and Venture Capitalist

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June 17, 2026

RSAC Innovation Showcase: Red Teaming Reimagined for the Agentic AI Era

Jenny Brock, RSAC

Laura Koetzle, RSAC
Ron Zalkind, Lama Partners
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april 22, 2026

RSAC Innovation Showcase: Agentic AI in Action – Operationalizing Risk and Security Workflows

Jenny Brock, RSAC
Michael Cena, A+E Networks

Prabhath (PK) Karanth, Greenlight
Devin Rudnicki, Fitch Group
Charlotte Wylie, Okta

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february 18, 2026

RSAC Innovation Showcase: Who Watches the Agents? Securing Identity for AI Systems

Jenny Brock, RSAC
Frank Kim, SANS Institute
Matan Lamdan, Striker
Kirk Manoogian, YL Ventures

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December 10, 2025

RSAC Innovation Showcase: AI-Informed Policy Guidance for Cyber Companies

Jenny Brock, RSAC
Katie Gray, In-Q-Tel
Lucas Nelson, Lytical Ventures
Matthew Rose, Snowflake

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Innovators on the Impact of RSAC Programs

Founders from past cohorts of the RSAC Innovation Sandbox talk about how it elevated their visibility, earned them credibility with enterprise buyers, and connected them to founder-friendly capital.