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.
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.
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.