On 2 October 2025, the ECSO Cyber Investor Days will occur at the HSD Campus in The Hague, Netherlands. The most promising European cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups will take the stage and have the unique opportunity to pitch their innovative cybersecurity solutions and meet with leading investors and corporations from around Europe.
Pitchers
Dutch and other European cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups are invited to register by providing their company’s profile and indicating whether they are looking for access-to-finance opportunities (B2B meetings with potential investors). Companies seeking access-to-market opportunities (B2B meetings with potential customers and partners, i.e. integrators, corporates, etc) are also invited to apply. To apply, click the apply button below.
Cybersecurity investors, integrators and other cybersecurity enthusiasts register here!
Are you an investor, industry expert, or cybersecurity enthusiast interested in attending the ECSO Cyber Investor Days as an attendee? Then click the register button below. Please note that definitive attendance is subject to official confirmation after registration.
ECSO’s STARtup Award 2026
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 2026. A local jury of investors will select nominees and will be invited to the final competition, set to take place in early 2026. During the final ceremony, nominees will pitch to a European Judging Panel, gaining exclusive exposure to high-level investors, corporate executives, and cybersecurity experts.
For more information, visit the ECSO STARtup Award webpage HERE.
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. For more details about the eligibility criteria, you can find more here: Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award
The Cyber Investor Days are organised by European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), CyberHive, City of the Hague, Accenture, Woman4Cyber Foundation, TIN Capital, InnovationQuarter, and Security Delta (HSD).
Feel free to contact Paul Coumans, Junior Programme Liaison, Security Delta
This edition of the ECSO Cyber Investor Days will take place on 2 October, during Cyber Security Week. This week will be all about cybersecurity in The Hague, and includes the ONE Conference. ONE Conference is the Netherlands’ leading international cybersecurity event, which will be held at the World Forum in The Hague. It is a unique opportunity to attend these two cybersecurity events with leading content, renowned speakers, and some of Europe’s most exciting cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups.
During this event on the HSD Campus, photographs will be taken. If you prefer not to be photographed, please attend the reception upon your arrival. You will be given a special keycord, indicating your preference. If you do not do this, you are permitting us to use photographs in which you might be visible.
