Catalyst Cyber Accelerator
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome applications from Canadian start-up or scale-up companies who fit the following criteria. Exceptions to the below criteria may be made on a case-by-case basis for promising companies in certain parts of the tech ecosystem.
Purpose
A mission dedicated to solving a compelling cybersecurity problem using innovative technology.
Leadership
A driven, coachable and collaborative leadership team with a clearly laid-out organizational roadmap.
Revenue
Demonstrated monthly recurring revenue — for at least three consecutive months — from a viable product. *At least one FTE dedicated to sales and revenue development.
The Catalyst Cyber Accelerator is an intense three-and-a-half-month program. During this time, your leadership team is expected to maximize the available resources to help scale your business and are required to take time out of day-to-day business operations.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required for admission to the program.
Currently, we are committed to supporting Canadian cybersecurity start-ups. While the program provides a global network for companies to engage with, we do not currently accept applications from companies that do not have a Canadian presence.
Applications are now paused. Please check back soon.
5-10 companies are selected for each cohort.
Successful applicants have an experienced and dedicated leadership team that demonstrate a commitment to seizing the opportunities and tackling the challenges of cybersecurity. During the selection stage, companies are evaluated on criteria such as their product development roadmap and understanding of their product and market. For more information, please visit the Eligibility page.
Yes, single founders may apply but companies must have at least one full-time employee dedicated to sales and business development.
The program runs for 3.5 months (14 weeks), during which time leadership teams are expected to maximize the resources available and take time out of the day-to-day operations of their business.
The Accelerator is headquartered in Brampton, Ontario but the program runs virtually, so companies from anywhere in Canada can apply.
