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These cybersecurity programs are supported by, among others, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, dcypher, TNO, the Ministry of Justice and Security, ROM-NL, Security Delta (HSD), HSD Campus, TU Delft, Top Sector ICT, and are in line with the vision and approach of the KIA Security and KIA Digitalization partnership.

The Netherlands boasts a robust cybersecurity ecosystem with several strong hubs. The Hague, recognized as the international city of peace, justice, and security, provides an optimal setting for the development of cybersecurity innovations aimed at safeguarding businesses, governments, and individuals from cyber threats.

Saïda van Kalsbeek, Cybersecurity Program Manager, Municipality of The Hague:

Startups are at the heart of innovation and economic growth. Through the YES!Delft program in combination with our unique cybersecurity network in The Hague, we offer them a strong foundation. We are proud to contribute to this program as co-organizers.

Philip Meijer, Senior Account Manager Cybersecurity, InnovationQuarter:

Cybersecurity innovators and startups from all over the world, now based in the Netherlands, are invited to participate in this essential incubation program. Participation offers access to unparalleled expertise and indispensable tools that help your solutions grow into leading players in the industry.”

The cybersecurity programs offer startups access to:

• An extensive network of partners, including the existing YES!Delft offering;
• Expertise and mentorship by leading cybersecurity experts;
• Financing options: support in obtaining investments; Market validation and growth: workshops and mentoring to help startups further develop their product and gain market access.

Ras Lalmy, Managing Director of YES!Delft:

Working from the heart of the Dutch cybersecurity ecosystem, this program enables companies to develop innovative solutions that are essential for protecting our digital infrastructure worldwide. The collaboration with the Municipality of The Hague and InnovationQuarter strengthens our ability to grow startups and provide a solid foundation in this fast-growing sector.”

Apply

Startups that specialize in cybersecurity and want to scale their solutions can now apply for the cybersecurity program on the YES!Delft website. The programs will officially start in the second quarter of 2025.

Co-organizers of the cybersecurity programs

YES!Delft: With a strong focus on deep tech, YES!Delft supports startups with high impact in the field of AI, cleantech and cybersecurity, and promotes the development of next-generation solutions.

InnovationQuarter: South Holland is rich in entrepreneurs with innovative technological ideas. Ideas that can make the region smarter, more sustainable and healthier. That can help the world move forward. As a regional development company, InnovationQuarter helps these innovative companies to bring their business ideas to the market and further develop them. With a combination of funding, broad knowledge of multiple sectors, a very extensive network and great involvement, we create strong innovative ecosystems. We help with innovation, investment and internationalisation. Together we let ideas grow. InnovationQuarter is an initiative of several government institutions and leading knowledge institutes.

Municipality of The Hague: Recognised worldwide as a leader in cybersecurity, The Hague has created a unique network in the past decade that promotes collaboration between the public and private sectors to protect the digital world.