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CCoE Cybersecurity Innovation Center

CCoE Cybersecurity
Innovation Center

A dedicated platform to help cybersecurity startups in Bangladesh validate their solutions, access skilled talent, connect with the ecosystem, and grow.

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If you are building a cybersecurity product in Bangladesh — this is your home.

Why the Innovation Center Exists

Bangladesh's cybersecurity startup ecosystem is at an early but critical stage. There are founders building real products — for threat monitoring, digital identity, security automation, fraud detection, and more. But they face common barriers: limited access to technical validation, difficulty hiring skilled security professionals, weak connections to potential customers in the public and private sector, and a lack of peer community.

The CCoE Cybersecurity Innovation Center exists to address those specific barriers. It is not a generic startup incubator. It is a focused support platform built specifically for cybersecurity founders — drawing on CCoE's national university network, research capability, and industry relationships.

Who the Innovation Center is For

Open to early-stage and growth-phase cybersecurity startups based in Bangladesh.

Early-stage (pre-revenue to Series A) and growth-stage resource tracks.

Threat detection, Identity, Forensics, Fraud prevention, and Secure Comm.

Registered or primarily operating in Bangladesh (Remote-first eligible).

Minimum one founder. No maximum team size.

Active participation: mentors, sessions, and community contribution.

What the Innovation Center Offers

1. Technical Validation & Research

Technical feedback on your product architecture, security claims, and threat model from CCoE's research team.

  • Product architecture review with senior practitioners.
  • Threat modeling and gap analysis for core products.
  • Research collaboration & co-authorship opportunities.
  • Access to CCoE's cyber range for controlled testing.

2. Talent Pipeline Access

Direct access to a vetted pipeline of emerging cybersecurity professionals through CCoE training.

  • Priority access to advanced cohort graduates.
  • Early access to top Olympiad performers.
  • Ability to post roles to alumni and student community.
  • Co-design student project briefs with cyber nodes.

3. Founder Mentorship

Mentorship program connecting founders with experienced practitioners and advisors.

  • 1-on-1 mentorship sessions (min. once per month).
  • Group sessions on fundraising, sales, and pricing.
  • Access to network across academia and industry.
  • Peer cohort grouping for stage-specific learning.

4. Ecosystem Connections

Leveraging relationships across 35+ universities, government, and industry.

  • Introductions to potential pilot customers.
  • Visibility at CCoE events and National CTF.
  • APNIC Foundation regional network connections.
  • Support navigating public sector procurement.

5. Community & Visibility

Signals credibility and raises your profile with institutions and customers.

  • Official Member Badge & CCoE Web Listing.
  • Featured in program reports and communications.
  • Invitation to present at national programs.
  • Access to CCoE's media and press channels.

What the Innovation Center Does NOT Offer

CCoE is a capacity-building platform, not a venture fund. We do not provide:

Direct Funding
Equity Investment
Loans
Legal Services

We focus on technical validation, talent access, mentorship, and connections.

How to Apply

1. Complete the Innovation Center application form.

2. Provide a brief description of startup, problem, and customers.

3. Tell us specifically what support you are looking for.

4. Submit supporting materials (Deck/Demo/One-pager).

5. If strong fit, we schedule a 30-minute introductory call.

6. Accepted startups onboarded within 2–3 weeks.

Intake

Rolling Intake — No fixed deadlines.

Initial Response

Within 15 business days of submission.

Contact

innovate@ccoe.bd | Sub: Innovation Center Application

Member Expectations

Attend minimum of two CCoE community events per quarter.
Provide honest, constructive feedback on CCoE programs.
Participate in at least one CCoE public event per year.
Treat talent pipeline participants with professionalism.
Keep CCoE informed of major milestones and funding.
Operate ethically and adhere to responsible disclosure.

FAQ

Is there a cost to join?
No membership fee. CCoE is a capacity-building initiative.
Pre-product / just an idea?
Concept and committed team required. Pre-product is fine with clear goals.
Dual domain products?
Fine as long as cybersecurity is the core feature.
How long can we stay?
No fixed time limit. Engagement reviewed annually.
Other accelerators?
Yes. Membership is not an exclusive arrangement.
Physical office space?
Support is digital and session-based. No co-working space included.
Based outside Dhaka?
Yes! Open to startups anywhere in Bangladesh.

Contact & Applications

Email: support@ccoe.bd

Initial response within 15 business days for applications.

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The Cyber Security Center of Excellence (CCoE) is a national initiative designed to strengthen Bangladesh’s cybersecurity ecosystem by developing skilled professionals, enabling real-world security operations, and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and community stakeholders.

This work was supported by a grant from the APNIC Foundation, via the ISIF Asia fund.

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