ECSO is proud to announce a new edition of the Cyber Investor Days, set to take place on the 18 November 2025 at Couvent des Jacobins in Rennes, during the European Cyber Week. This event is co-organised with the Cyberhive EUROPE, the Women4Cyber Foundation, Sopra Steria and PEC. It will bring together top investors, corporate leaders, and cybersecurity innovators for an exclusive afternoon of pitches, networking, and strategic discussions.
The Cyber Investor Days mark an excellent opportunity for the most promising European cybersecurity start-ups and SMEs to showcase their innovative solutions on a prestigious European stage. With the chance to pitch directly to leading investors and corporations from across the continent, participants will have unparalleled access to potential funding avenues.
The event also offers a unique opportunity to explore Brittany’s and France’s dynamic cybersecurity ecosystem. It will take place during the European Cyber Week in Rennes — a prominent European and international conference focusing on strategic autonomy in cybersecurity, cyber defence, and artificial intelligence for defence.
Among its highlights is the CAID Conference, which covers the full spectrum of AI techniques and their applications in defence, including cyber, intelligence, command, and operations across air, land, and sea. This core programme is complemented by new sessions dedicated to recent developments in areas such as generative AI and AI security.
Registration
Cybersecurity start-ups, SMEs, cybersecurity investors, integrators, industry experts, and enthusiasts are invited to attend the ECSO Cyber Investor Days!
Don’t forget to register to the European Cyber Week (ECW) Forum directly here: ECW 2024 | European Cyber Week | Rennes
Important: please note that registration is mandatory to attend this event. Definitive attendance is subject to official confirmation after registration.
Timeline for the Event
Location: Couvent des Jacobins, Rennes, France. Room- Le Réfectoire, floor 0.
08:30 – 09:00 – ECW REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
09:00 – 09:05 – WELCOMING REMARKS & PRESENTATION OF THE JUDGING PANEL
09:05 – 09:15 – ENTRY KEYNOTE (topic and speaker TBD)
09:15 – 10:00 – 1ST PITCHING SESSION (7 minutes pitch, 3 minutes Q&A p/company)
10:00 – 10:30 – COFFEE BREAK (networking meetings via the B2Match platform)
10:30 – 10:40 – KEYNOTE (topic and speaker TBD)
10:40 — 11:20 – 2ND PITCHING SESSION (7 minutes pitch, 3 minutes Q&A p/company)
11:20– 11:30- KEYNOTE (topic and speaker TBD)
11:30- CLOSE OF THE EVENT
12:30 – 13:30 – LUNCH BREAK (networking meetings via the B2Match platform)
18:00 — 18:30- ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS (at the end of day 1 of the ECW)
Pitching on a European Stage?
Are you a cybersecurity start-up or SME with the ambition to showcase your innovation to a European audience? The ECSO Cyber Investor Days offer a unique opportunity to present your solutions directly to leading investors and corporate decision-makers!
To apply, we invite you to fill in this form and then share your 5-7 slides pitch deck (pdf, 1 MB size) via email to our Events Team at events@ecs-org.eu and to ecw_investor_days@soprasteria.com.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15th September
We will gather a Selection Committee to go through all applications and select a line-up of 8 to 10 European companies to pitch during the event on 18 November in Rennes. The Selection Committee will take place on the week of the 15-19 September, and you can expect to be informed if you were selected by the 19th of September.
ECSO STARtup Award 2026
The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Rennes edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO STARtup Award 2026. Nominees will be selected by a local jury of investors and will be invited to the final competition, set to take place in early 2026.
During the final ceremony, nominees will pitch to a European Judging Panel, gaining exclusive exposure to high-level investors, corporate executives, and cybersecurity experts. For more details, visit the ECSO STARtup Award webpage HERE.
Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award 2026
Is your company women-led? Every year, the Women4Cyber Foundation joins the ECSO Award Finals to grant the Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award to an outstanding female-led company.
This initiative recognises and celebrates women leaders in cybersecurity, as well as organisations committed to gender equality. Eligible companies can apply for this prestigious award, which offers tailored mentoring, industry recognition, and exclusive benefits for growth and success.
To apply, select “yes” to the award question when registering for the ECSO Matchmaking Event where you plan to pitch. The pitch must be delivered by a woman founder, co-founder, or board member. For more details about the eligibility criteria, you can find more here: Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award.
Join the ECSO Cyber Investor Days in Rennes!
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of the future of cybersecurity! Mark your calendar for 18 November 2025, and join us in Rennes for an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and investment opportunities.
For more information we invite you to reach out to our Events Team at events@ecs-org.eu and our Working Group on Market Development at marketdev_team@ecs-org.eu
We invite you to review our GDPR Policy for the event HERE.
