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Santander X Global Challenge | Cyberprotect the future

Oxentia Foundation

Entrepreneurship competition for innovative startups and scaleups with scalable solutions in cybersecurity.

  • Aimed at: Startups/Scaleups
  • Located in:
    • Argentina
    • Chile
    • Brazil
    • Germany
    • Mexico
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  • Requirements

    All applications must be;

    • Innovative: the solution includes a feasible and credible new technology, new technology application, new business model, or a new process. The maturity of the technology is referenced along with any patents or IP strategy associated with the solution.
    • Technology based: focused on the development and/or manufacturing that uses leading edge scientific or technological knowledge systematically to produce new goods or services to the market.


    Startups

    1. Must be legally incorporated in one of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Israel*, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay, USA, and the UK.
    2. Meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Currently marketing a product/service that does not exceed annual sales revenue of $300k.
    • Have raised capital between $100k and $1m.
    • Have between 2 and 25 full time employees.

    Scaleups

    1. Must be legally incorporated for at least 2 years in one of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Germany, Israel*, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay, USA, and the UK.
    2. Meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Currently marketing a product/service with over $300k annual sales.
    • Have raised over $1m.
    • Have over 25 full time employees.


    Exceptions:

    • If the company meets the scaleup criteria, but has less than two years since their legal incorporation then it will be considered a startup.
    • If the company has already won a previous Santander X Global Challenge (on the same category they are applying for), they won't be considered eligible.
    • If the company is legally incorporated in any other countries but has a strong and demonstrable business presence in one of the challenge countries, it will be considered eligible
    • *Please refer to the challenge terms and conditions for further details
  • General information

    The Santander X Global Challenge | Cyberprotect the Future is an entrepreneurship competition for innovative startup and scaleup companies, with disruptive and scalable solutions in cybersecurity. Aiming to address challenges arising from the interconnected and fast-paced world we live in, and that will drive accelerated progress towards new solutions to create lasting social and economic impact for millions of people.

  • Reward

    There will be six winning projects, which will receive the following rewards and benefits.


    • Financial support for the development of their solutions. A total of €120k (€10,000 per startup; €30,000 per scaleup).
    • Promotion to drive local and global visibility and acknowledgment of the winning solutions through some of Santander Group's portals and social media channels.
    • Membership to Santander X 100, Santander X's prime community where members are provided with valuable experiences and/or useful connections to be able to progress with their businesses.
    • Access to FinTech Station.
    • The opportunity to pitch their ideas to Forgepoint Capital.
    • An invitation for the Winning Participants to a live awards ceremony. Concrete details will be shared with the Winning Participants in due course. 
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Call stages

1. Registration
from Jun 12, 23 to Sep 29, 23
2. Evaluation & Validation
from Oct 10, 23 to Oct 19, 23
3. Winners
from Nov 9, 23 to Nov 17, 23

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Open stage
from Nov 9, 23 to Nov 16, 23 - 11:59 PM (GMT-08:00)
Selection process
the Dec 20, 23
Applications closed
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