Boost Your Cybersecurity Startup with YES!Delft’s Special Programme

Cyber threats are rising faster and hitting harder than ever. With AI creating new attack vectors and ransomware making a strong comeback, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly bold in their attacks. To counter these challenges, YES!Delft, in collaboration with InnovationQuarter and the Municipality of The Hague, is launching a special programme for cybersecurity startups that supports innovators who want to make a real difference.

About the programmes

Participants will join either the YES!Delft Validation Programme or the YES!Delft Accelerator Programme, both offering proven startup support enhanced with cybersecurity-specific expertise. In addition to the regular programme elements, participants will benefit from:

• Expert guidance: Receive mentorship and insights from leading cybersecurity professionals through 1-on-1 sessions and workshops.
• Extensive network: Connect with partners and potential launching customers, including TNO, Siemens, Google, and NS.
• Renowned mentors: Learn from industry leaders such as Geert van Kuyck (Former Chief Commercial Officer, Riscure) and Pieter Jansen (Founder of Cybersprint, exited to Darktrace).
• Financing opportunities: Access investment support through partners like TIN Capital and Keen Ventures.
• Market validation and growth: Participate in workshops and guidance sessions to refine your product and accelerate market entry.

The Validation Programme will start in January and again in May 2026. After signing up, a startup scout will contact you with more details about the Cybersecurity Programme.

Who can apply

The programme welcomes:

• Early-stage startups seeking to validate their idea (problem-solution fit)
• Teams with a clear concept and preferably at least two founders
• Startups with an MVP ready to scale and accelerate their business

Why join?

Tailored support: Choose the programme that best fits your startup stage, from validation to scaling.
Expert guidance: Get hands-on advice from cybersecurity professionals and industry mentors.
Networking opportunities: Engage with cybersecurity experts, companies, and like-minded entrepreneurs.
Make an impact: Help shape the future of cybersecurity with innovative solutions that matter.

How to apply

Are you ready to take your cybersecurity startup to the next level? Apply before 2 December.
Learn more about the programmes and application process here:
YES!Delft Cybersecurity Programmes

Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your business and drive innovation in cybersecurity!

The (Cybersecurity) Validation & Accelerator programme is organised by YES!Delft, Europe’s leading tech incubator and accelerator, in collaboration with the Municipality of The Hague and InnovationQuarter. And supported by, among others, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, TNO, the Ministry of Justice and Security, ROM-NL, Security Delta (HSD), HSD Campus, TU Delft, Digital Holland (Topsector ICT), and are in line with the vision and approach of the KIA Security and KIA Digitalization partnership.