CISO, SAQ - CANADA
Canadian innovation in the spotlight!
INCYBER CANADA STARTUP AWARD
in partnership with
For the first time ever, the INCYBER Canada Startup Award is open to all Canadian companies. This award will recognize innovative young companies making significant strides in the field of cybersecurity and digital trust.
Through a call for applications across Quebec and Canada, a jury — comprised of CISOs from major corporations and senior public and private sector officials and experts — will select promising young companies to be interviewed.
In 2024, the Grand Prize winner was Qohash, and the jury’s “Coup de cœur” (Jury’s Favorite) was Red Kite Solutions.
INCYBER is proud to support startups that advance the country’s cybersecurity and help build a safer digital future.
Opportunities
Winners of the INCYBER Canada Startup award will receive :
STARTUP AWARDS
GRAND
PRIZE
A complimentary booth in the "Innovation" area of the INCYBER Europe Forum, taking place in France from March 31 to April 2, 2026. This is the largest cybersecurity event on the European continent, welcoming over 20,000 visitors, making it an ideal opportunity for you to launch into the European export market.
STARTUP AWARDS
Jury's
AWARD
A complimentary booth in the "Innovation" area of the INCYBER Canada Forum 2026, designed to accelerate business development domestically.
The winners will benefit from increased visibility on the Forum’s communication media and social networks.
jury 2024
CISO Vice President, Desjardins - CANADA
Director, Information Security and Compliance (CISO), Cirque du Soleil - CANADA
Associate Deputy Minister for Government Information Security and Cybersecurity Government Chief
CISO, Energir - CANADA
Director Cybersecurity (CISO), RISQ - CANADA
President and CEO, Cybereco - CANADA
Detective-Sergeant, CyberCrime Unit Supervisor, Montreal Police (SPVM) - CANADA
Former Canadian Cyber Forces Chief of Staff - Operations & Ambassador-at-Large & Director
