CyberTech
Incubation Program
TUMO Labs is running a 12-week Technology Incubation Program focused on Cybersecurity. The program aims to empower the next generation of innovators to tackle sustainability challenges. Designed for ambitious young people, it’s all about equipping participants with the tools, skills, and confidence to turn their ideas into reality.
Gain the fundamental skills needed to kickstart your startup idea, validate your initial proposal, test your team, find new members, and craft a winning pitch. TUMO Labs will provide comprehensive support – from designing your business model to identifying the ideal acceleration programs.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: September 17
Ideathon Days: September 26-27
Incubation Program: October 5 – December 24
Program Highlights:
- Ideation: Jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey by brainstorming and refining ideas with guidance from industry mentors. 40 people will be selected to participate in the Ideathon event.
- Incubation: Participate in a hands-on, 12-week program to develop cybersecurity solutions with expert support. 24 out of 40 will be selected for the Incubation.
Who Can Apply?
If you’re interested in cybersecurity, have knowledge of programming or cybersecurity, have experience in business or product management, and aspire to build a startup while exploring the world of entrepreneurship, then this program is for you. You can apply as a team or as an individual. Teams will be mixed for the Ideathon event, and new teams will be formed during the Incubation stage. You may apply with or without an idea, as you will be ideating and validating concepts from scratch.
Requirements
- Interest in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
- Fundamental understanding in cybersecurity, product management or programming.
- Commitment to the 48-hour Ideathon and 12-week Incubation.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
Important
Applicants must complete this application in its entirety to be considered for acceptance as participants in the TUMO Labs CyberTech Incubation Program. All eligible applicants will be interviewed by TUMO Labs staff or a designated coach.
Participants are required to attend all events designed to enhance their chances of success. This includes weekly meetings with their business consultant or coach, as well as participation in entrepreneurial speaker events and training workshops. Attendance at these meetings and events is mandatory.
Teams must commit to dedicating 20–25 hours per week.
All applicants must possess an intermediate to advanced level of English.
This initiative is carried out in cooperation with the Information Systems Agency of Armenia (ISAA), co-financed by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany and ISAA, and supported by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) within the framework of the “Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity” program.
TUMO Labs’ previous incubation programs