Startups, it’s your time to shine
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GISEC Cyber Stars is the place to be for young, dynamic startups who are determined to make a mark in cybersecurity. Come and share your bold ideas with renowned industry leaders from around the world! Unlock the door to success with UnLocK Startup Compeition! Prove your innovative startup prowess and compete for a chance to win AED 100,000 in GISEC's Cyber Stars Startup Pitch Competition. 

THE UnLock TIMELINE

1st February

Entries Open

8th March

Due to high demand, the deadline has been extended till the 8th of March

10th March

20 shortlisted startups will be notified via email

12th March

List of final schedule with time slots will be published

14th March

Startup stage 1st round (3pm -5pm)

16th March

Final Round from 4PM to 5PM followed by Awards Ceremony

Our panel of judges include

Ahmed AlZarouni
Head of IT, Investment Corporation of Dubai, UAE

Sanjeev Walia
Founder and President, Spire Solutions

Ankush Johar
Director & Ambassador of Global Cyber Alliance, Infosec Ventures & Lloyds Ventures

Awards

Best Startup in the Region

Best Global Startup

Best Innovative Idea

THE STAGE IS YOURS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CYBER DEFENSE

We gather the Startups together with the transformers of Industry towards Cyber Resilience.

GET INSPIRATION FROM THE INDUSTRY EXPERTS

Our 3-day event is where gamechangers, mentors, investors and upcoming startup enthusiasts come together to share ideas, pitch their innovation and spark change.

CONNECT & ENGAGE

Our goal with GISEC CYBERSTARS is to create an ecosystem where you can

  • Generate potential leads to upscale your business
  • Meet accelerators and incubators
  • Network with key buyers from corporates and governments
  • Find expert mentors

EXCITING EXPERIENCES ARE WAITING FOR YOU

Begin your startup journey with the platform built to elevate your ideas to success.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE PRICELESS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THAT GISEC CYBER STARS

The show-ready startup pod includes
  • 1x Startup pod 4sqm
  • 2x Exhibitor Passes
  • 1x Lockable front cabinet
  • 1x LED TV on the back wall

LET’S CREATE YOUR STARTUP MOMENTUM TOGETHER

Register to book your Startup Pod. We will contact you soonest.