CrowdStrike and AWS They are launching a new accelerator for startups 

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) announced the launch  of an equity free Amazon Web Services (AWS) & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup  Accelerator for EMEA-based startups. Created to foster and fuel cybersecurity’s next market defining disruptors, the new AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator cohort, will  offer customized mentorship, technical expertise and partnership opportunities, as part of AWS  Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program. High-potential early-stage cybersecurity companies  could also get funding from CrowdStrike’s strategic investment vehicle, the CrowdStrike Falcon  Fund. 

Applications for the AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator is open from September 18  to October 31, 2023. To apply, visit this website [vestbee.com]. Selected startups will be enrolled  in a free 10-week no cost program that includes office hours with AWS Cybersecurity experts  and CrowdStrike executives, access to top-tier cybersecurity global investors, enablement  sessions, up to $25,000 in AWS Activate [aws.amazon.com [aws.amazon.com]] credits, among  other exclusive benefits. 

At the end of the program, participants can present their innovations at an in-person Demo Day  at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco which will take place during the RSA Conference in  May 2024. Winning presentations could receive funding from the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund, a  portfolio that includes AWS Partners like Abnormal (Behavioral AI Security), Cribl  (Observability), Dig Security (Data Security), Vanta (Compliance) and Talon Security (Secure  Browser). 

"This is a game-changer for cyber founders. Navigating foundational startup initiatives is difficult  while accelerating your product vision and execution at the same time,” said Josh Jones, Head  of Corporate Development at Vanta. “Having the support of both AWS and CrowdStrike will help  the program participants in ways not available to most emerging ISVs. It is a win-win-win for all  parties involved." 

Startups are encouraged to review the terms and conditions and submit applications here  [vestbee.com]. 

“CrowdStrike’s category creating journey from startup to market leader was built on AWS and  together we have created an enhanced AWS go-to-market – bringing cybersecurity to the cloud  era,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. “Now, with the creation of the  AWS& CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, we are combining the tech expertise of  two of the most reputable names in the industry to share best practices and business-critical  resources for the next-generation of cybersecurity innovators building on AWS and the Falcon  platform.” 

“Security has been a top priority for AWS since day one and we are delighted to work with  CrowdStrike to support the next generation of startups set to disrupt the global cybersecurity  ecosystem. With the combination of our extensive expertise at AWS and Crowdstrike, the new  cybersecurity accelerator will equip founders with the most innovative tools available to drive 

transformation in protecting people, businesses and societies.” said Chris Grusz, Managing  Director of Technology Partnerships at AWS. 

The CrowdStrike Falcon Fund is a cross-stage investment fund and the largest corporate  venture arm in the cybersecurity industry. The program is designed to build an ecosystem of  next-generation security leaders that share a common mission through a unique combination of  investment and deep technical integrations with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, giving  CrowdStrike customers access to cutting-edge third-party capabilities. 

The AWS Startup Loft Accelerator program is a 10-week virtual acceleration program for early stage cloud-based startups. The program enables startups to maximize the value of AWS by  providing them with AWS tech resources, to validate their business by industry leaders, to  access investors and to accelerate their time to market. The program structure is based on four  pillars crucial to a startup's success in its early days: Technology, Product, Go-to-market and  Funding. The program puts the entrepreneur at the center allowing startups to build their own  personalized program out of the AWS Startup Loft Accelerator session and content offering.