Application

Eligibility Requirements:

• Annual revenue must not exceed $15 million
• Company must be a cybersecurity/AI product company
• Company must be independently owned and operated (not part of a larger entity)
• A company representative must be available to present in New York City on October 7, 2026, and attend the winner announcement on October 8, 2026, in the event the company is selected as a finalist
• There is no fee to apply or receive the award

This year, past winners are invited to apply again, as long as they meet all eligibility requirements.

Timeline

Applications Accepted
June 10 – July 12

Judging – Round One
July 14 – August 16; companies will be notified if they have advanced to Round Two on August 17th.

Judging – Round Two
August 18 – September 13

SINET16 Honorees Announced
September 17; SINET will announce the SINET16 Honorees, as well as three finalists who will be invited to participate in a live judging event on October 7 to determine the winner of the SINET Innovator Award.

Judging – Round Three
October 7; three finalists will pitch at the SINETNew York CISO Workshop, where a group of judges will determine the winner.

Announcement
October 8; the SINET Innovator Award winner will be announced on-stage at SINETNew York.

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