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The Stage Where Cyber Startups Break Through
A signature program of Cyber Innovation Conference
2026 · October 26–27 · Washington, DC
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If you are raising a seed or pre-seed round and are building the next category-defining company, we want to hear from you! The DataTribe Challenge is the headline event of the afternoon on Tuesday, October 27th at the Cyber Innovation Conference 2026. Five finalists will take the stage after weeks of hands-on coaching from seasoned startup operators and investors. These five finalists - along with additional promising startups - will exhibit in the Cyber Innovation Conference Expo Hall, gaining high impact exposure to top investors, cybersecurity leaders, and strategic partners.
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Deadline for Submissions
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Finalists Announced
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Cyber Innovation Conference Begins
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DataTribe Challenge 2026
A program built to accelerate
your cybersecurity startup.
The DataTribe Challenge is a unique program designed to sharpen your story, raise your profile, and put your company in front of the people who can change its trajectory.
As a finalist, you'll workshop your messaging with DataTribe coaches and present to a room full of cyber-focused venture firms, industry visionaries, potential customers, and a panel of cyber-expert judges.
Five finalists. One transformational moment.
Messaging workshops with DataTribe coaches
A live stage at Cyber Innovation Conference in front of cyber's most influential audience
Free promotion and press coverage across the cybersecurity ecosystem
A share of $25,000 in prize money
The official DataTribe Challenge Finalist title
Calling all early-stage cyber & cyber-adjacent startups:
Enter. Get Seen. Accelerate. Get funded.
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