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Cybersecurity and Enterprise AI: Silicon Valley Canadian Technology Accelerator

January 14, 2026

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Description

Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) are driving the future of enterprise transformation. If you’re building in these spaces, there’s no better launchpad than Silicon Valley, the global epicenter of innovation.

This CTA is tailored for Canadian companies developing scalable cybersecurity and enterprise AI solutions that address the real-world needs. The program focuses on high-demand areas such as:

  • AI-enhanced identity and access management (IAM)
  • AI-powered threat detection and cloud security
  • AI-driven governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
  • intelligent observability and AIOps
  • zero-trust orchestration and behavioral analytics program format

Eligible Applicants

We invite applications from Canadian companies that:

  • offer validated, deployable cybersecurity solutions
  • are revenue-generating or have strong early traction
  • have a committed leadership team with clear U.S. market-entry goals
  • are ready to engage with enterprise buyers and strategic investors
  • can fully participate in both virtual and in-market components

Eligible Expenses

  • One-on-one mentorship: Tailored advisory on U.S. go-to-market strategy, fundraising, enterprise sales and partnerships
  • Expert-led workshops: Cybersecurity trends, market readiness, compliance, procurement and messaging
  • Roundtables: Venture capital (VC) trends plus enterprise procurement insights (invite-only)
  • Actionable feedback: On product-market fit and go-to-market strategy
  • Curated B2B: Meetings with enterprise buyers, innovation scouts, VCs, etc.
  • Warm introductions: Warm introductions to active corporate venture capitals (CVCs) and pilot-ready corporate partners, post-event lead-flow tracking
  • Exposure at RSA Conference 2026: Participate in world’s leading cybersecurity event
  • Post-pitch follow-up: Audience feedback and event leads will be shared with founders

Deadline Date

January 14, 2026

Contact

Contact Name: Jennifer Wong, Trade Commissioner

E-mail Address: jennifer.wong@international.gc.ca

Website: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/our-solutions/support-programs/canadian-technology-accelerators/cybersecurity-enterprise-ai-silicon-valley.html

Industry:

Export, Software/Technology

Location:

Alberta, British Colombia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, NWT, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Tags:

A.I., Businesses, Cybersecurity, Innovation

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