Pixee
Software y programación
11 countries
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay and USA.
Santander X Global Challenge Cyberprotect the future
A global competition to support startups and scaleups that seek to boost the development of the cybersecurity ecosystem
2 categories
For technology-based startups and scaleups with disruptive and innovative solutions.
6 winners
In total, €120,000 will be distributed to 6 winners, access to Santander X 100 plus perks and benefits.
Banco Santander and the Oxentia Foundation launch a global challenge designed to support and promote the growth of innovation in the field of Cybersecurity.
This exciting initiative aims to support and promote the growth of the Cybersecurity ecosystem, providing a platform for startups and scaleups to showcase their innovative solutions and connect with industry experts, investors, and world-class resources.
The winning startups and scaleups will receive prizes in metallic, access to Santander X 100, and the opportunity to present their innovative project to Forgepoint Capital and the cybersecurity team of Banco Santander, opting for the possibility of developing a pilot.
In addition to the prize money, it is a unique opportunity to gain visibility, connect with industry experts and investors, and access the resources necessary for your growth.
If you have a startup or a scaleup of one of the once countries that participate in this global challenge, register and access Banco Santander's global enterprise network, where you will receive all the resources you need to grow.
Categories
Technology-based startups and scaleups from 11 countries, with disruptive and innovative cybersecurity solutions.
Startups category
Legally incorporated in one of the participating countries, meeting at least one of the following criteria: annual income that does not exceed $300,000, with capital raised between $100,000 to $1 million, or between 2 and 25 fulltime employees.
Scaleups category
Legally incorporated for at least two years in one of the participating countries, meeting at least one of the following criteria: annual income over $300,000, more than $1 million capital raised, or over 25 fulltime employees.
Perks & Benefits
The winning teams will receive a host of benefits to help them continue developing their solutions.
Cash prize
€ 120.000 for winners:
3 startups: €10,000 each
3 scaleups: €30,000 each
Santander X 100
Access to Santander X 100, the prime community of Santander X's most exceptional entrepreneurial startups and scaleups.
Pitch to Forgepoint Capital
Present their innovative solution to the leading Venture Capital firm in the cybersecurity space.
Demo day con Banco Santander
Connect with the cybersecurity team to explore potential opportunities of collaboration.
Promoción
Promotion on Banco Santander's social media and official channels.
Final event
During the "Web Summit 2023", in Lisbon, the final event took place where the winners were announced.
Winning startups
Winning scaleups
All the finalist
Meet the 20 finalist companies, 10 startups and 10 scaleups
- Startups
- Scaleups
Nymiz Software Company
Software y programación
Quantum Dice
Producción de hardware
NDSE Cyber
Software y programación
Akad Seguros
Seguros
Entitle
Información y Comunicación
CyberDesk
Software y programación
Nokod Security
Servicios de seguridad
DeepSign GmbH
Telecomunicaciones e Internet
Acsense
Software y programación
Azion
Software y programación
Surf Security
Software y programación
Calypso AI
Software y programación
Reveal Security
Información, Comunicación y Programación
Digital Minds
Software y programación
Alice Biometrics SL
Software y programación
Gradient Technologies
Software y programación
Conviso
Software y programación
IronVest
Servicios de seguridad
Kryptus
Software y programación
Key dates
From
13
Jun
2023
To
28
Sep
2023
Enrollment
Applications are open for cybersecurity focused startups and scaleups.
31
Oct
2023
Finalist announcement
The 20 finalists announcements, 10 startups and 10 scaleups.
08
Nov
2023
Pitch day
The 20 finalists are supported by interantional mentors to prepare a pitch to the jury.
14
Nov
2023
Awards ceremony
Announcement of the 6 winners, 3 startups and 3 scaleups.
Our commitment
Banco Santander
Banco Santander maintains a firm commitment to progress and inclusive and sustainable growth with a pioneering and consolidated commitment to education, employability and entrepreneurship, which it has been developing for more than 26 years and distinguishes it from other financial institutions in the world.
The bank has allocated more than 2,200 million euros and has supported more than 1 million people and companies through agreements with more than 1,300 universities
Oxentia Foundation
Oxentia grew out of Oxford University's technology transfer company, Oxford University Innovation, with the aim of providing specialised innovation management services to public and private sector customers throughout the world.
Oxentia's approach builds on Oxford's strong tradition of globally supporting early-stage innovators and entrepreneurs to promote innovative projects that impact the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
The Oxentia Foundation was created to support Oxentia's goal of addressing global inequalities through innovation and entrepreneurship activities.