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Scaling up a cybersecurity solution
can be a great challenge, but also an
opportunity to improve the industry
in the Americas.
For this reason, the Organization of American
States, Cisco and the Citi Foundation have
created the Cybersecurity Innovation Fund to
support and spread business initiatives in Latin
America and the Caribbean and create the
necessary workforce to fill cybersecurity related
jobs in the region.
Financing up to US $
20,000 per project
delivered based on results
Access to the OAS and Cisco
network for continuous training on
cybersecurity issues
Who can apply?
We are looking for centers that pursue excellence and people with an entrepreneurial spirit who
need support for the development of their cybersecurity projects.
All potential beneficiaries must be part and apply as:
Universities and/or
Education Centers in
Latin America and the
Caribbean
Research
institutions in Latin
America and the
Caribbean
Small businesses
and/or
entrepreneurs with
innovative ideas
Technology Centers of
Latin America and the
Caribbean
Non-profit
institutions
Government
agencies
What type of projects will be accepted?
Elegibility criteria:
- Originality of the proposal
- Sustainability over time
- Impact on job creation and closing the cybersecurity skills gap
- Scalability of the proposal
- Diversity and professional trajectory of the project members
- Existence of additional co-financing of the project
- Existence of a project that requires US$5,000-20,000
How to apply?
Below is the required information to
apply for this fund.
This initiative is part of the Cybersecurity Innovation Councils, an alliance created between the Organization of American States (OAS) and Cisco to promote innovation in cybersecurity in the Americas. This innovation fund also has the support of the Citi Foundation, through the program “Creating a
Professional Career in Cybersecurity”, which seeks to train young people from low-income households and promote their professional development in
the area of cybersecurity