How it Works

RSAC Innovation Sandbox: Steps to Participate

Submissions open December 1, 2026

• RSAC^™ Innovation Sandbox (ISB) submissions open December 1, 2026 and will close on January 14, 2027 at 5 PM PT.
• Review the Terms & Conditions
• Check out best practices to gain insider tips on making your submission stand out.
• Download the offline form.

2. Review and Notification Process:

• All entries are reviewed and judged by an independent panel of judges comprised of industry leading experts.
• The Top 10 Finalists will:
• Be invited to join the RSAC ISB Founders’ Circle, with invites to private events.
• Be notified mid-February.
• Be featured on the RSAConference.com website and included in additional RSA Conference^™ public relations efforts.
• Receive coaching from experts in preparation for their live pitch.
• Receive RSAC ISB SAFE. Learn more.

3. Prepare and Present:

• Prepare the best three-minute pitch the world has ever seen, focusing on why your company is the most innovative in cybersecurity.
• Present and pitch to a panel of expert judges in front of a live audience on Monday, April 5 at the RSAC^™ 2027 Innovation Sandbox contest.

4. Winner Announcement on April 5, 2027—if selected as the RSAC ISB "Most Innovative Startup," your company

• will be highlighted in an RSAC ISB winner announcement press release.
• will receive recognition on the RSAC website as the "Most Innovative Startup 2027".
• will receive a complimentary kiosk* and Briefing Center spot in the RSAC Early Stage Expo during RSA Conference^™ 2027.

*Winner is required to be available to staff kiosk during Early Stage Expo where emerging cybersecurity startups showcase their latest innovations.

5. Questions?

• Please email us at RSAC.InnovationSandbox@Info.RSAConference.com.