CyberTech|X Accelerator 2025

Florida's #1 Accelerator delivering world-class programming. Non-dilutive, no equity taken, accepting companies globally

Tampa Bay Wave is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, providing world class programs in a non-dilutive, zero equity, and no cost accelerator. The program consists of 3 programming weeks with highly specialized content exclusively for innovative and disruptive technology startups focused on cybersecurity. Wave has proven results in supporting 560+ startups, raised $1.1 Billion, and helped facilitate several exits.

Notable CyberTech|X Alumni include: Refactr (Acquired by Sophos), Trust Stamp (NASDAQ OTC), Phylum, Castle One (Acquired by Arch Access Control), Hook Security, Caliola Engineering (10M+ DoD Funding).

CyberTech|X is the latest tech business accelerator launched by Tampa Bay Wave, a nationally-recognized nonprofit, in partnership with A-LIGN, Ernst & Young, KnowBe4, Bank of America. Top cybersecurity experts from these companies, including Cyber Florida, the University of South Florida, Jabil and more, will provide hands-on coaching and mentoring throughout the program. CyberTech|X Accelerator takes unique advantage of the Tampa Bay region's strong connections to government, Military, and DoD operations, forming key partners for early stage cybersecurity startups.

Selected companies are not required to relocate for the duration of the program but must plan for on-site participation in Tampa, FL during each of the three blocks of programming.

Over the course of the program, there will be intensive blocks of on-site programming over 3-4 days per month focused on topics that are pertinent for founders. Previous speakers include Financial Modeling experts, Venture Capitalists, Family Offices, the former Chief Investment Officer of Lighter Capital, the Founder of Priceline.com, Enterprise SaaS Sales and Marketing experts, M&A experts, Serial Entrepreneurs, Public Relations experts, and more.

One of the largest value adds is the Cybertech|X Advisory Council, represented by industry experts from leading corporations, the US military/govt, and other influential cybersecurity firms: SOCOM, JABIL, KnowBe4, Cyber Florida, Sykes, abacode, Opswat, A-lign, Ernst & Young, Digital Hands, Bank of America, Raymond James, JP Morgan Chase, US Army Cyber Command, HIG Capital and others.

Outside of these intensive blocks, startups will be able to leverage the Wave’s 250+ strong mentor network, the Wave team, and the greater Wave community of startups and other business leaders with mentoring, peer support, strategic introductions, and more. Alumni companies have leveraged the Wave in multiple ways, including (but not limited to):

- Founder relations
- Investor preparation/introductions
- Customer preparation/introductions
- Compliance issues
- HR/Legal/Accounting issues
- Marketing/Messaging streamlining
- CEO coaching.

Tampa Bay Wave is the only GAN-accredited accelerator program in the State of Florida. Thus, selected companies will also have the benefit of becoming a member of the Global Accelerator Network which includes $100,000+ worth of discounts and other perks.