Innovation Sandbox Innovation Sandbox

Innovation Sandbox

21 Years

200+ Finalists

Thousands of Applicants

$17B+ Raised

Would You Like to Join the Elite Ranks 
of the ISB Top 10 Finalists?

Submission for Innovation Sandbox 2027 will Open on December 1

ISB Top 10 Finalists Receive:

  • $5M uncapped SAFE investment 
to fuel your next phase of growth
  • Opportunity to pitch live to an elite judging panel and 1,000+ audience members
  • Turnkey kiosk access to meet industry decision-makers during deliberation

 

The Winner Also Gets:

  • Turnkey kiosk in the Early Stage Expo
  • Media interviews
  • The title of "Most Innovative Startup 2027"
All submissions are reviewed by our industry leader judging panel — nothing to lose, everything to gain

 

The Judges: A Panel of Industry Experts
David Chen

Head of Global Technology Investment Banking

Morgan Stanley
Larry Feinsmith

Head of Global Technology Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships

JPMorgan Chase
Paul Kocher

Researcher

Independent Researcher
NIloofar Razi

Operating Partner

Capitol Meridian Partners

Real Startups, Real Innovation, Real Funding
See your innovation make a real impact in the year ahead.
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Capital Commitment

$5M

Uncapped SAFE, Per Finalist
Delivered by Crosspoint Capital.

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Watch the Finalists' Pitches

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2026 Innovation Sandbox Winner

Geordie AI is changing the game in agentic AI security

Selected for their security and governance platform purpose-built for AI agents. Enterprises get a deep, real-time understanding of their agent footprint, posture and behavior,
and natively identify and mitigate risk to safely scale agentic innovation.

What ISB Unlocked for Us

Founders from past cohorts on how the RSAC Innovation Sandbox elevated their visibility, earned them credibility with enterprise buyers, and connected them to founder-friendly capital.

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RSAC™ Innovation Sandbox | Where Are They Now - Securiti.ai
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Founders’ Circle: Keeping Innovators Connected

Innovation doesn't stop after the competition. Founders' Circle keeps Innovation Sandbox alumni connected through exclusive networking, collaboration, and ongoing opportunities to grow.

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