ECCC Access-2-Finance Matchmaking Event taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 28 November 2024.

This event is organised jointly by the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC), National Cybersecurity Competence Centre (NCC Bulgaria), the Women4Cyber Foundation, the Ministry of eGovernment of Republic of Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Cybersecurity Association, UPEE, the European Digital Innovation Hub Trakia. It will be held at Sofia Tech Park from 9:00 to 14:00.

If you are a European cybersecurity start-up or SME looking to increase your visibility on the European stage, this is the event for you! Why?

• Pitch your cybersecurity innovation to a jury of investors, CISOs, and other relevant stakeholders to increase your visibility and raise awareness.
• Network with investors, CISOs, peers, and potential business partners from across Europe.
• Compete for the chance to be selected for the ECSO STARTup Award 2025, where only the most innovative cybersecurity start-ups will participate. Two pitching companies will be nominated for this event!
• Participate in the Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award, dependent on eligibility criteria (see eligibility criteria here).
• Engage in the fireside chat and B2B meetings that will take place during the event!

This is a great opportunity for business leaders and investors to network with experts and peers, exploring the latest cybersecurity products and solutions. It’s also an excellent chance for cybersecurity providers to connect with end-users, potential business partners, and participate in pitches and B2B meetings.