Following the September introduction of our first CyberBoost Catalyse cohort, which comprised nine ambitious cyber companies from the UK, US and Singapore, we’re pleased to open applications for our second programme.
CyberBoost Catalyse was established by the CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth Collaboration Centre, where local and international cyber professionals, industry, academia and government can collaborate, innovate and grow. The programme is supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and National University of Singapore (NUS) and powered by Plexal.
We’ve designed CyberBoost Catalyse to act as a gateway to Singapore, which the most innovative cyber startups can use to further their global growth plans. By participating, CyberBoost Catalyse will enable the chosen cohort to enter Singapore, master their growth strategy, build international connections, tap into investment and commercial opportunities and immerse themselves in cyber ecosystems in Singapore, the UK and beyond.
A hybrid initiative, CyberBoost Catalyse consists of a virtual programme supplemented by in-person, self-funded trips to regions such as Singapore and the UK with a focus on making connections and immersing the companies into the local tech ecosystems.
Singapore is the smartest city in Asia and acts as a gateway into the Asia Pacific region. Business-friendly and pro-innovation with an advanced digital economy, it’s a powerful landing pad for the most ambitious cyber security companies from around the world.
If that’s not enough to tempt you to apply, here’s what a couple of graduating companies had to say about their time on the programme.
SQR
“These world-class mentorship initiatives have been instrumental in equipping us with the tools and strategies to grow and scale SQR, while staying true to our passion for secure, efficient and inclusive identity verification. This experience has showcased the power of collaboration and innovation, allowing us to network with other startups and gain invaluable insights into the evolving cyber landscape. It’s been an inspiring and transformative journey.”
Antarex
“The CyberBoost Catalyse programme has been transformative for our business, giving us fresh perspectives and opening a world of new opportunities. Its structured approach has guided us to dive deeper into understanding our unique business proposition, values and refining our go-to-market strategy and messaging. The programme’s networking opportunities, combined with invaluable insights and mentorship from TIG Centre with CSA Singapore, NUS and especially Plexal have been incredibly impactful. The personal touch and friendly support from these mentors have truly made a difference, helping us clarify our direction and unlock new potential.
“The most valuable part of the Catalyse programme was the exercise of defining our ideal customer profile (ICP), unique selling proposition (USP) and target market, particularly crafting our 50-word value proposition. This process pushed us to reflect deeply on our identity, analyse competitors and hone the right messaging to highlight our unique differentiation. It was intense and took us three solid days of debates and discussions within our core team but, it not only clarified our strategic direction, it also strengthened our team bond and brought us closer together.
“It was an honour and privilege to be part of the Catalyse programme and I would highly recommend it to any company that qualifies. This programme is invaluable for organisations looking to elevate their business to the next level.”
If you’d like to follow in the footsteps of SQR and Antarex to move your business forward on a global scale, get your application in before Monday 3rd February.
