Turn your cybersecurity idea into a prototype in just 8 weeks.
Launched by Cyber Startup Factory — a specialized cybersecurity venture studio
10 weeks total (2-week Warm-Up + 8-week Core Program)
Virtual sessions + weekly office hours + peer community chat channel
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Application Deadline: 1 August 2025
ZeroPoint is an 8-week, intensive bootcamp designed for aspiring cybersecurity founders totake their idea from concept to prototype. Whether you’re a technical professional looking to commercialize your cybersecurity expertise or a founder with an idea you want to validate, this program provides the tools, mentorship, and community needed to refine your vision and prepare you for the next phase of building your MVP. Through hands-on learning, direct access to real-world mentors, and structured guidance, ZeroPoint empowers you to build a solid foundation for your cybersecurity startup. Graduates will not only have a clear plan and prototype roadmap but will also join an exclusive network of investors, CISOs, government partners, and fellow founders dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity innovation.
Aspiring entrepreneurs with a cybersecurity idea but no prototype.
First-time founders eager to validate their problem and build a credible solution plan.
Individuals passionate about cybersecurity who may not yet have an idea—we’ll guide you in discovering and shaping one.
Technical professionals (engineers, architects, researchers) seeking to commercialize their security innovation.
Note: Applicants should have at least 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity
Building a successful cybersecurity company requires more than just innovative technology—it demands deep industry expertise, market understanding, and flawless execution. Our 10-week playbook combines technical validation, customer discovery, and storytelling to help founders build fundable and scalable cybersecurity startups.
Warm-Up Sprint (Pre-wk1 & Pre-wk2)
Week 1: Market Validation & Discovery
Week 2: Problem Framing
Week 3: Narrative Design & Founder Positioning
Week 4: Solution Design
Week 5: Deep-Dive Customer Discovery
Week 6: Business Model & Competitive Landscape
Week 7: MVP Planning
Week 8: Simulated Partner Pitch
15–20 documented interviews with mapped pain points.
Validated problem statement, hypothesis log, and 2-minute pitch.
Feasibility‑vetted sketches and architecture notes.
Canvas and competitive landscape map.
Prioritized features, tech stack, and timeline.
Recorded simulated partner pitch with actionable feedback.
Graduates will gain access to follow-on programs and opportunities to fund and build their ventures.
Graduates join the Cyber Startup Factory's community—a curated founder community shaping the future of cybersecurity startups. This network includes active investors, CISOs, government innovation leaders, and, most importantly, fellow cybersecurity founders building real ventures. with mapped pain points.
Features
ZeroPoint is the only pre‑MVP program built specifically for first‑time cybersecurity founders.
From customer interviews to MVP planning, every module includes real assignments and expert feedback.
Work directly with cybersecurity founders, CISOs, architects, and VC scouts who’ve built and funded security products.
Join an exclusive cohort—share learnings, collaborate on insights, and grow together.
Unlike general accelerators, every lesson addresses the unique challenges of security product adoption and compliance.
Ongoing discovery and prototype feedback loops ensure you build what customers truly need
Connect with CISOs, VCs, and service providers in the cybersecurity ecosystem.
Weekly office hours and a dedicated chat channel keep you on track and motivated.
Apply now and secure your spot in ZeroPoint—where the next generation of security founders is born.
Application Deadline: 1st August
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