The Future of Cybersecurity is in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Wave Launches 2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator Cohort

2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator

2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator · GlobeNewswire Inc.

2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator

2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator Welcome Reception in Tampa, Fla. · GlobeNewswire Inc.

Tampa, Fla., Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. (Wave), a leading nonprofit technology accelerator, proudly announces the selection of 15 high-growth cybersecurity startups for the 2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator program. This year’s cohort includes companies from the Tampa Bay region, across the United States, and internationally, showcasing a broad spectrum of cybersecurity innovation.

“Our CyberTech|X Accelerator is designed to meet founders where they are in their business development journey and help them grow with intention,” said Tampa Bay Wave president and CEO Linda Olson. “This year’s cohort brings together founders with extensive experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, AI, and enterprise technology, positioning the cohort to tackle today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.”

Collectively, the companies include former executives, serial entrepreneurs, technologists, and cybersecurity practitioners who have worked across leading organizations in the public and private sectors. Their combined expertise spans threat detection, secure systems design, risk management, and innovative technology development.

2026 CyberTech|X Accelerator Accepted Companies: