CrowdStrike, AWS, and Nvidia's Global Accelerator Announcement

CrowdStrike Announces Third Annual Cybersecurity Accelerator

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) has announced the launch of its third annual Cybersecurity Accelerator in conjunction with Amazon Web Services and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Applications will be accepted until November 15, and the eight-week program will run from January 5 to March 3. This year, the program will accept entrepreneurs from around the world, marking a departure from previous years.

Since the establishment of the accelerator, 59 companies have completed the program, and these graduates have raised over $730 million in funding in total after graduation. Additionally, some participants have successfully executed exits through acquisitions.

CrowdStrike announced in August plans to acquire Onum, a real-time telemetry infrastructure startup and one of the graduates of the program. On the other hand, Remedio, an automated remediation platform that has been highlighted as a winner for the 2023-2024 period, has secured funding during its growth phase. Furthermore, Terra Security, a continuous web application testing initiative that topped the 2024-2025 cohort, has gained capital following the accelerator.

CrowdStrike's Business Development Director Daniel Bernard stated, "Our Cybersecurity Accelerator is the home for founders looking to change the game. We help redefine security in the cloud environment and leverage artificial intelligence."

Selected startups will have the opportunity to work directly with leaders from the CrowdStrike, AWS, and Nvidia teams for two months. Participants will have the chance to connect with security investors and technical experts to refine their products and business strategies. They will also receive go-to-market support through the ecosystems and markets of these partner companies.

The program will conclude with a Demo Day on March 24 at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco, coinciding with the RSA Conference. Companies with strong presentations will have the opportunity to receive investments from the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.

AWS Marketplace Technology Partnerships General Manager Chris Grusz stated, "Startups are driving innovation in the cybersecurity space. We are helping founders leverage the scalability of AWS and the expertise of our partners alongside CrowdStrike and Nvidia." Additionally, it was reported that Nvidia is focusing on AI capabilities. Nvidia Senior Director Bartley Richardson mentioned, "Through the accelerator program, we are enabling founders to harness the full potential of advanced computing and intelligent systems."

CrowdStrike stated that Nvidia provides free access to its Inception program, which includes benefits such as credits for the Nvidia Deep Learning Institute, discounted prices for certain hardware and software, and time with technical experts. Founders can submit their applications through the program's website until November 15.