​Join us at Expand North Star 2025 for the Cyber E71 Demo Day, spotlighting the next generation of cybersecurity founders redefining how the world protects, detects, and responds.

​This is your gateway to visibility, mentorship, and partnerships that open doors worldwide.

​About the Demo Day

​Cyber E71 Demo Day is designed exclusively for cybersecurity founders.
Selected startups will pitch live on stage to a panel of leading investors and industry advisors who are redefining global cyber resilience.

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Winning founders will be fast-tracked into the Cyber E71 Accelerator Program, gaining hands-on support to scale from prototype to powerhouse.

​Judging Panel

​Simon Reiniche
Cybersecurity leader, advisor, and investor. Co-Founder & MD of Innixus and Program Manager of Cyber E71, guiding startups from early validation to global market entry.

​Sarfaraz Abdul Ralhan Kazi
Co-Founder & CTO of Hive Pro, who led a UAE-born cybersecurity product into the U.S. market. Brings deep technical and go-to-market expertise with over $120M in annual sales.

​Amit Mishra
Experienced product leader in cybersecurity SaaS and enterprise systems, advising founders on building products that resonate with technical users and C-suite buyers.

​Rafael Lemaitre
Innovation strategist and accelerator leader at Sia Partners, with a track record of building incubators and investing in early-stage startups across the GCC.

​🏆 Winning Founders

​Selected startups will join the Cyber E71 Accelerator Program, unlocking a launchpad for rapid growth and exposure.

​Program Benefits:

• ​Marketing & Partnership Support

• ​Access to Industry Partners

• ​National & International Visibility

• ​World-Class Mentorship

• ​Fundraising & Investor Access

• ​Bootcamps & Growth Workshops

​About CYBERE71

​The UAE's pioneering flagship program led by the UAE Cybersecurity Council. CYBERE71 serves as an umbrella for advancing entrepreneurship and innovation within the entire cybersecurity ecosystem, creating a powerful synergy among all ecosystem actors.

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The program’s primary focus is on nurturing innovative ideas emerging from talented individuals and supporting promising startup gems that have demonstrated significant potential. Join us on this journey to strengthen national security and ignite entrepreneurial brilliance within the UAE’s thriving innovation landscape.