How it Works

RSAC™ Innovation Sandbox Steps to Participate

• RSAC™ Innovation Sandbox submissions opened on January 14, 2025 and closed on February 14, 2025 at 8 PM PST.

2. Review and Notification Process:

• All entries are reviewed and judged by an independent panel of judges comprised of industry leading experts.
• The lucky Top 10 Finalists will be notified mid-March 2025.
• The Top 10 Finalists will also be featured on the RSAConference.com website and included in additional RSAC™ Conference public relations efforts.
• Top 10 Finalists 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 28 at the RSAC™ 2025 Innovation Sandbox contest.

4. Winner Announcement on April 28, 2025 - if selected as the RSAC™ ISB “Most Innovative Startup 2025,” your company:

• will be highlighted in an RSAC™ winner announcement press release
• will receive recognition on the RSAC™ website as the “Most Innovative Startup 2025”
• will receive a complimentary kiosk* and Briefing Center spot in the RSAC™ Early Stage Expo during RSAC™ 2025.

*Winner is required to be available to staff kiosk during Early Stage Expo hours from Tuesday, April 30 – Thursday, May 1, 2025

5. Questions?

• Please email us at InnovationSandbox@rsaconference.com