What Startups Get
Direct Access to CISOs
Present products directly to leaders responsible for evaluating and buying security solutions.
Live Buyer Feedback
Immediate feedback from CISOs and investors who actively evaluate tools daily.
Investor Visibility
Leading venture capital firms and security investors attend to discover promising startups.
Stage Visibility
Dedicated presentation slot during VULNCON 2026 in front of a curated professional audience.
Award Recognition
The top startup receives the title: 'Innovative Security Product of the Year'
Breakout Networking
Facilitated cocktail party to meet CISOs directly and discuss products in detail.
Event Format
Startup Pitch Session
Selected startups present their product in a 10-minute live demo and pitch.
CISO + VC Jury Evaluation
Jury evaluates product value, innovation, and market relevance with live feedback.
CISO Voting & Insights
Jury votes on the startup they'd most likely buy from. Leaders share top security priorities.
Who Should Apply?
Have a working MVP or early product
Are preparing to scale their solution
Seeking incubation, partnerships, or early customers
Raising Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A or later
Optional: Startup Booths
Deeper engagement through discounted booths to demo throughout the conference and gather one-on-one feedback.
Inquire about booths →The Road to the Stage
Apply
Submit your startup details via our website.
Review
VULNCON committee reviews technical merit.
Shortlist
Selected startups invited to participate.
Confirm
Small contribution to ensure serious participation.
