CyberBoost: Catalyse
Supercharge your startup journey from Singapore
CyberBoost supports cyber security companies at various stages of their growth to develop, validate and scale their solutions from Singapore. Extending across two streams initially, CyberBoost: Build will support innovators to build their first MVP. Meanwhile, CyberBoost: Catalyse will enable startups to use Singapore as a catalyst for scaling – and is now accepting applications.
Opening the gateway into the Asia Pacific market, Singapore-based programme CyberBoost: Catalyse is designed to equip the most innovative and ambitious cyber startups with the knowledge and connections required to fast-track their growth plans.
Across six months, CyberBoost: Catalyse will enable you to master your growth strategy, build meaningful international connections, tap into investment and commercial opportunities and enter the cyber security ecosystems in Singapore, the UK and beyond. Crucially, you’ll gain a peer support network of fellow innovators that share ambitions for scaling in new markets, with deep dives into areas including the GCC, UK, US and ASEAN.
Catalyse is open to Singapore-based cyber security startups and overseas startups that desire a Singapore presence. The hybrid programme delivery comprises one month in Singapore, two months hybrid and three months of venture support from CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth Collaboration Centre( TIG Centre) following programme completion.
CyberBoost has been established by the TIG Centre – where local and international cyber professionals, industry, academia and government can collaborate and innovate towards growth.
Catalyse is supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and National University of Singapore (NUS) and powered by Plexal.
The CSA, NUS and Plexal have a shared mission to provide support for cyber startups at various stages of growth from Singapore and other global markets to advance their existing traction and development potential to scale their solutions across the country and further afield.
For mentors and collaborators
If you’re interested in mentoring our cyber security startups or collaborating with us to support the cohort on this Catalyse programme, please complete our expression of interest form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.
Why Singapore?
Singapore is ranked the number one smart city in Asia and fifth smartest in the world*, which places the country at the heart of the tech ecosystem. The nation possesses academic brilliance, technological excellence and a willingness to collaborate with diverse businesses at home and abroad.
More widely outside of technology, Singapore is a pro-enterprise destination, which has enabled it to rank as the world’s most competitive economy**. The country has been recognised for the efficiency of government policies and business performance in an innovative, profitable and responsible manner.
International growth can unlock powerful opportunities for cyber startups – but it can also take time to establish yourself and be difficult to unpick what the sector needs are in a new market. CyberBoost: Catalyse gives you access to those on the inside to fast-track your plans and help you navigate the risks and complexities.
Through introductions, mentoring, in-person events and a curriculum designed around internationalisation, Catalyse will turbocharge your expansion plans in the region.
PROGRAMME BENEFITS
As a CyberBoost: Catalyse cohort member, you’ll benefit from:
- Hybrid experience: One month in Singapore, two months hybrid and three months of venture support from the TIG Centre at the end of the programme
- Soft landing support: Immersion into cyber ecosystems in Singapore, the UK and beyond alongside virtual deep dives into key international markets
- Introductions to global investors and dedicated investment support
- Introductions to industry and unique insights into sector-specific needs in key global markets
- Tailored support with a committed, growth-focused cohort
- 1:1 advice and mentoring from ecosystem experts
- In-person bootcamp in Singapore to help you build your network
- Virtual curriculum with a focus on commercialisation, investment readiness, product-market fit in new markets and international expansion strategy
- Co-working space at the TIG Centre, at the heart of Singapore’s innovation district
- International soft landings with co-working space at NUS BLOCK 71 sites in locations including Silicon Valley, Jakarta, Saigon and more
- Access to community and networking events organised by TIG Centre, such as CISO networking, fireside chats and more
- There’s no fee to take part and Plexal, CSA and NUS take no equity, however international companies will need to self-fund travel and accommodation in Singapore for the in-person, one-week bootcamp on 16th September
How to apply
The programme will kick off with a one-week in-person bootcamp in Singapore on 16th September.
Get in touch to understand more about the programme and benefits or if you would like to support our cohort as a mentor or speaker.
Applications close 4th August at 11.59pm GMT.
CyberBoost: Catalyse criteria
- Five employees or more
- Revenue generating with at least one impactful case study
- Product-based company
- Can articulate product-market fit and target sectors, market need, innovation and unique selling point (USP)
- Singapore-based or international cyber security companies that intend to be Singapore incorporated by the end of 2024
- Have international growth plans, with an ambition to grow in Singapore and the UK and beyond