Cyber Startup Challenge

The Cyber-Defence Campus of the DDPS (Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport) is organising another Cyber Startup Challenge. This year's theme is «Smartphone Security» and the aim is to find innovative solutions for the security of smartphone applications to mitigate their potential threats. The winner will receive a contract for a proof of concept and can demonstrate their solution in a real DDPS environment. 

Startups can submit their proposed solutions for the Cyber Startup Challenge 2023 until 31 August 2023. The three start-ups with the most innovative technology solutions will present their proposals at the Cyber-Defence Campus Conference on 26 October 2023 in Bern. A jury consisting of DDPS experts will select the best solution during the conference. The start-up that wins the challenge will receive a contract for the integration of a so-called proof of concept.

Criteria

• Technology is related to smartphone security
• Technology relevance and usability for the Swiss Armed Forces
• Feasibility of the project
• Innovation factor and potential for impact for the Swiss Armed Forces
• Technology concept viability
• Dual use (military, civilian)
• A higher priority will be given to Swiss companies; however, the startup can be international.

The organizers do not seek solutions that require significant changes to infrastructure or that could pose risks. They are not interested in concepts, studies or solutions that are at a very early stage of development. An they are not interested in consulting proposals or non-technical solutions.