The Innovation Prize
Boost your visibility and grow your business by participating in
Les Assises Innovation Prize!
Applications for the 2026 Innovation Prize are now closed! See you in 2027 to try your chance.
The winner of the 2026 Innovation Prize is Giskard!
Why participate in the Innovation Prize?
An opportunity not to be missed to take your start-up to the next level!
Since 2006, Les Assises has not only been following innovation, it has been driving it. A real springboard for young European companies, the Innovation Prize celebrates innovative solutions in information system security, rigorously selected by a jury of experts. This award propels its winner to the heart of the cyber ecosystem, offering them strong recognition among the major players in the sector as well as a stand at the heart of the unmissable Les Assises event.
What are the exclusive benefits of the Innovation Prize?
Exceptional visibility for your start-up among the major players in the cybersecurity sector!
- A full equipped corner at the heart of the unmissable Les Assises de la Cybersécurité event.
- Privileged access to the entire Assises ecosystem, creating concrete networking and business opportunities with key players in the sector.
- Feedback from a jury of industry experts to enrich your project, strengthen its innovation and benefit from valuable recognition.
How to participate in the Innovation Prize?
The Innovation Prize is open to any company:
- That is less than 5 years old: founded after January 2021
- Created in a European Union country and financed by European funds
- Has not previously participated in a past edition of Les Assises (excluding the Start-ups Village)
- Offering an innovative solution in information systems security
- Relevant to current cyber challenges, serving CISOs
Le Cercle des Investisseurs: what is it?
A privileged opportunity for the finalist start-ups of the Innovation Prize!
Beyond the final prize, Les Assises supports start-ups in their development through a day dedicated to innovation, held in June in Paris. Designed to offer exclusive visibility to investment funds and strategic connections with cyber sector experts, this event is a rare opportunity for selected start-ups to pitch their vision and develop real business opportunities, reinforced by personalised support upstream, in partnership with Ryder & Davis.
Key participation dates for the 2027 edition will be announced soon
Discover the Innovation Prize previous winners
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2025 winner : Astran
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2024 winner: Snowpack
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2023 winner: Patrowl
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2022 winner: cryptonext security
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2021 winner: Hackuity
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2020 winner: Olvid
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2019 winner : Moabi
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2018 winner : Citalid
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2017 winner: Tenable
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2016 winner : Cryptosense
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2015 winner: Sentryo
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2014 winner: Idecsi
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2013 winner: Intra Links
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2012 winner: Picviz Labs
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2011 winner: Brainwave GRC
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2010 winner: ArxSys
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2009 winner: Kalistick
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2008 winner: Mobiquant
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2007 winner: Livo Technologies
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2006 winner: Nexthink
Discover the experts on the Innovation Prize jury
Les Assises Innovation Prize celebrates the most innovative cybersecurity start-ups. Our jury, composed of renowned experts, rigorously evaluates each application to identify the most promising projects. Discover the professionals who make up this exceptional jury, committed to supporting innovation and excellence in the field of cybersecurity.