Awardsby GlyphBlack Hat Startup Spotlight Competition winners by year
Black Hat · Startup competition · usually Aug · next expected Aug 2027 · winners not loaded yet
Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition winners are not loaded yet. The next edition is expected Aug 2027. Official page
About this award
A pitch contest for cybersecurity startups (5 years old or less, under 50 staff) at Black Hat USA; four finalists pitch live to judges. From 2026 the USA winner advances to a Global Startup Spotlight final.
The next date is an estimate from the months past editions were announced (Aug); it changes when Black Hat announces one.
Now tracked: A pitch contest for cybersecurity startups at Black Hat USA.