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ECSO Cyber Investor Days in The Hague 2026
The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is proud to announce a new edition of the ECSO Cyber Investor Days, taking place on 8 October 2026 in The Hague, hosted at the HSD Campus. This exclusive event is co-organised with Cyberhive EUROPE, Women4Cyber Foundation, Security Delta (HSD), Accenture, InnovationQuarter, The Municipality of The Hague, and TIN Capital and will bring together top-tier investors, corporate decision-makers, and Europe’s most promising cybersecurity innovators for an exciting afternoon of live pitches, networking, and strategic dialogues.
Are you a cybersecurity startup or SME eager to present your innovation on a European stage? Apply now to pitch your solutions to top investors, corporate innovation leads, and cybersecurity stakeholders. Selected companies will receive direct feedback, high-level exposure, and access to broader ECSO initiatives.
The agenda is currently being finalised and will be available shortly. The ECSO Cyber Investor Days in The Hague 2026 is part of the Cybersecurity Week in The Hague, taking place from 5 to 9 October 2026.
Why attend?
The ECSO Cyber Investor Days provide a prestigious European platform for cybersecurity startups and SMEs to present their solutions to an audience of leading venture capitalists, corporate innovators, and public-sector stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to gain visibility, secure potential funding, and engage with the Netherlands’ growing cybersecurity ecosystem, which continues to attract international attention as a hub of innovation and security leadership.
How to apply for pitching opportunity for companies
To apply, you must fill in a form and then share your 5-7 slides pitch deck (pdf, 1 MB size) via email to the ECSO team at matteo.nicolussi@ecs-org.eu and margherita.rossi@women4cyber.eu.
Please note that the submission deadline is 25 August 2026
ECSO will gather a Selection Committee to go through all applications and select a line-up of 8 to 10 European companies to pitch during the event on 8 October in The Hague.
ECSO STARtup Award 2027
The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Hague edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO STARtup Award 2027 set to take place in the first half of 2027.
During the final ceremony, nominees will pitch to a European Judging Panel, gaining exclusive exposure to high-level investors, corporate executives, and cybersecurity experts.
Women4Cyber entrepreneurship award
Is your company women-led? Every year, the Women4Cyber Foundation joins the ECSO Award Finals to grant the Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award to an outstanding female-led company.
This initiative recognises and celebrates women leaders in cybersecurity, as well as organisations committed to gender equality. Eligible companies can apply for this prestigious award, which offers tailored mentoring, industry recognition, and exclusive benefits for growth and success.
To apply, select “yes” to the award question when registering for the ECSO Matchmaking Event where you plan to pitch. The pitch must be delivered by a woman founder, co-founder, or board member.
Source: b2match.com
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