CyberBoost Catalyse

Supercharged international growth in Singapore,
the UK and beyond

Opening the gateway into Singapore, Asia Pacific, the UK and key international markets, CyberBoost Catalyse equipped innovative and ambitious cyber startups from around the world with knowledge and connections to fast-track their growth plans.
 
Participants developed their growth strategy, built international connections, accessed investment and commercial opportunities and entered cyber ecosystems in Singapore, the UK and beyond. Simultaneously, they gained a peer support network of fellow innovators with shared ambitions for scaling in new markets.

CyberBoost was established by the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre – where local and international cyber professionals, industry, academia and government can collaborate and innovate towards growth. 

Catalyse was supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and National University of Singapore (NUS) and powered by Plexal.

ABOUT CYBERBOOST CATALYSE

We paired cyber startups with experts and potential partners to help stress-test plans, challenge assumptions and expand networks.  

One-week in-person Singapore bootcamp

18 hours of expert-led virtual sessions over six months

Follow on in-country opportunities

Tailored 1:1 support over six months

Why Singapore?

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.

What the programme provided

 

  • Growth strategy guidance for product-market fit in a new territory
  • Global investor introductions and dedicated funding support
  • Showcase and profile opportunities
  • Messaging, positioning and pitch training
  • Connections to industry and unique insights into sector-specific needs in key global markets
  • 1:1 advice and mentoring from in-country experts 
  • Coworking space at the TIG Centre in 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 at the TIG Centre, such as CISO networking, fireside chats and more

CyberBoost Catalyse cohort three

 

 

CyberBoost Catalyse cohort two

 

 

CyberBoost Catalyse cohort one

 

 

Award-winning exploit intelligence start-up VulnCheck expands to Asia

 

Thomas Bain, Chief Marketing Officer at VulnCheck speaking at the RSAC Conference 2025 in San Francisco.

US tech company specialising in deepfake detection among 10 firms to get CSA-NUS support

Ms Kyra Rauschenbach from Reality Defender sharing more about her company during a media briefing held with the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre and Plexal.

Six startup steps to successful scale in Singapore and Southeast Asia

 

Stewart Boutcher, co-founder and CTO of cyber startup Veracity Trust Network

Testimonials

CyberBoost Catalyse has provided us with invaluable access to the Southeast Asian cyber security ecosystem. Through tailored mentorship and strategic networking with key stakeholders, we gained critical insights into regional compliance requirements and customer needs. The programme enabled us to refine our go-to-market strategy for expansion in the region. It also opened doors to several new partnerships and pilot opportunities across ASEAN markets. Support from Plexal, CSA, TIG Centre and IMDA teams supporting the programme was amazing. Overall, CyberBoost Catalyse played a key role in accelerating our global journey and positioning us for fast growth and sustainable internationalisation.

Legit

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.

SQR

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. This programme is invaluable for organisations looking to elevate their business to the next level.

Antarex