CrowdStrike launches fourth cybersecurity startup accelerator with AWS, Nvidia

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) has announced the fourth edition of its annual Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, again partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nvidia. Applications are open worldwide through November 2, 2026, with the eight-week program running from January 11 through March 8, 2027.

The program connects early-stage startups with technical and business leaders from all three companies. New features this year include access to CrowdStrike's Falcon Foundry agent creation tools, Falcon APIs, verified integration development, and the ability to publish in the CrowdStrike Marketplace. AWS is expanding go-to-market support through AWS Partner Network onboarding, technical validation, and AWS Marketplace listings. Nvidia will provide technical training and developer resources through its Nvidia Inception program.

Up to ten finalists will pitch at RSAC 2027, scheduled for April 5–8, where one winner will be selected. Participating companies may also be considered for investment from the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.

According to the press release, the accelerator has supported more than 90 startups globally, with participants collectively raising nearly $1 billion in funding. Previous cohort alumni include Onum, which was acquired by CrowdStrike; Terra Security, which raised $38 million; and Remedio, which raised $65 million. Last year's winner, Jazz, reported that its revenue nearly tripled and its pipeline grew tenfold following the program. Another prior participant, Fabrix Security, was acquired by Silverfort.

"Together with AWS and Nvidia, we're putting the scale and power of our companies and ecosystems behind the best founders to help them build faster, reach more customers, and grow," said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike.

CJ Moses, chief information security officer at Amazon, said the accelerator gives founders access to cloud infrastructure and technical expertise to build solutions enterprises can use. Saša Zdjelar, chief security officer at Nvidia, noted that participants gain access to accelerated computing and AI technologies through the program.

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