ECSO is proud to announce a new edition of the Cyber Investor Days, taking place on 2 October 2025 in The Hague, hosted at the Campus of the Security Delta (HSD) (Wilhelmina van Pruisenweg 104, 2595 AN Den Haag, Netherlands) – the Netherlands’ leading cybersecurity innovation hub. This exclusive event is co-organised with Cyberhive EUROPE, Women4Cyber Foundation, Security Delta (HSD), Accenture, InnovationQuarter, The Municipality of The Hague, and TIN Capital.
This edition will bring together top-tier investors, corporate decision-makers, and Europe’s most promising cybersecurity innovators for an exciting afternoon of live pitches, networking, and strategic dialogues.
Why Attend?
The Cyber Investor Days provide a prestigious European platform for cybersecurity startups and SMEs to present their solutions to an audience of leading venture capitalists, corporate innovators, and public-sector stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to gain visibility, secure potential funding, and engage with the Netherlands’ growing cybersecurity ecosystem, which continues to attract international attention as a hub of innovation and security leadership.
Registration
Cybersecurity startups, SMEs, investors, industry experts, and tech professionals are invited to join the ECSO Cyber Investor Days in The Hague.
Please note that registration is mandatory. Attendance is subject to official confirmation following your registration.
Don’t forget to check out the Cybersecurity Week in The Hague 2025 HERE and to register to the ONE Conference on 30 September & 1 October HERE.
Pitching Opportunity
Are you a cybersecurity startup or SME eager to present your innovation on a European stage?
Apply now to pitch your solutions to top investors, corporate innovation leads, and cybersecurity stakeholders. Selected companies will receive direct feedback, high-level exposure, and access to broader ECSO initiatives.
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.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 2nd 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 2 October in The Hague.
ECSO STARtup Award 2026
The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Hague 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 Cyber Investor Days in The Hague!
Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of the future of cybersecurity! Mark your calendar for 2 October 2025 and join us in The Hague 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.
