Competition

SecTor 2026 Startup Spotlight Competition

Closed

This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.

A pitch competition for emerging cybersecurity startups under five years old and with fewer than 50 employees. Finalists pitch live at SecTor, and the winner receives a Turnkey Startup City Booth and entry into the Global Startup Spotlight Competition at Black Hat USA 2027.

Key facts

Organiser
Black Hat / Informa PLC
Deadline
August 14, 2026
Opens
June 1, 2026
Amount
No cash
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Sectors
Cybersecurity
Format
In person
Location
Toronto, Canada
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.