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Les Assises Innovation Prize!

Applications for the 2026 Innovation Prize are now open! You have until April 13, 2026 to try your chance.

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Table of contents

  1. Why participate in the Innovation Prize?
  2. What are the exclusive benefits of the Innovation Prize?
  3. How to participate in the Innovation Prize?
  4. Le Cercle des Investisseurs: what is it?
  5. Key participation dates
  6. Discover the Innovation Prize previous winners
  7. Discover the experts on the Innovation Prize jury

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.
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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, organised on 17 June 2026 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.

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Key participation dates

13 april 2026

Deadline to submit your application on the platform

20 may 2026

Announcement of the start-ups selected for le Cercle des Investisseurs pitch and the 5 finalists of the Innovation Prize

17 june 2026

Innovation Day: le Cercle des Investisseurs and Innovation Prize Evening in Paris

7-10 october 2026

The winner of the Innovation Prize will participate in Les Assises de la Cybersécurité in Monaco
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Discover the Innovation Prize previous winners

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.

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