One-liner: a national-benchmark cybersecurity incubation + acceleration program (INCIBE + Startup Valencia + VIC) — €15,000 in prizes, a 1-year hot desk at La Harinera (VIC), VDS and OVHcloud credits. Sector-agnostic (any startup embedding cybersecurity). 3-year track record: 26 companies incorporated, 40 accelerated, 90+ teams.
What you get
- 3-month incubation/acceleration — training, mentoring, networking and company visits, ending in a Demo Day.
- Prizes: €15,000 total (e.g. €10,000 + €5,000) — non-dilutive.
- 1-year hot desk at La Harinera (VIC), plus VDS access and OVHcloud credits.
Who it's for
- Startups embedding cybersecurity in their product/operations — sector-agnostic (you don't have to be a pure cyber company), at seed/early stage.
How to apply
- Apply at programs.startupvalencia.org/cybersecurity-startup-program when the next annual call opens — the 3rd edition has fully concluded (incubation call closed 11 Jan 2026, Demo Day ~9 Apr 2026, 10 startups showcased); no 4th edition announced yet as of 2026-07-05 —
#status/verify(next edition TBD). - Selected teams enter the 3-month program → Demo Day → prizes.
- Cybersecurity scaleups: also look at CEEI's INCIBE Scale Up program (CEEI Valencia Incubation & Advisory).
Key facts
- INCIBE + Startup Valencia + VIC · €15k prizes · 1-yr La Harinera desk · sector-agnostic. A strong, well-run free program.
Relations
- Run by: Startup Valencia
- Part of: Cybersecurity Startup Program
- Partners with: Valencia Innovation Capital
- See also: La Harinera (VIC)
- See also: Defense Tech Accelerator
- See also: Cybersecurity (niche)