Munich, June 24, 2026
The Cyber AI Innovation World Cup® concluded with a spectacular finale at Cyber / AI Expo Munich. On the Innovation Stage, groundbreaking solutions took center stage — showcasing the technologies shaping the future of cybersecurity.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our distinguished panel of judges, whose expertise and dedication were instrumental in selecting this year’s winners. Their insights helped identify the brightest minds driving innovation in cybersecurity forward.
The expert jury proudly announced the Top 3 Cyber AI Innovators 2026:
- 🥇1st Place: Label4.ai
- 🥈2nd Place: Liontech Instruments
- 🥉3rd Place: SQUR
Congratulations to all Top 17 Cyber AI Innovators 2026 for their outstanding achievements. These companies represent the forefront of technological progress in cybersecurity:
Arifalab Technologies Limited, BxC Security, CUDE LABS Ltd, CyberDesk GmbH, CyberTide GmbH, Decanos, Glev, HARVEN, LocateRisk GmbH, DarfFindR (Quiet Mind), RedMimicry GmbH, ThingsRecon, trail GmbH, and VERIFIABLES.
Our expert jury was composed of leading industry players and investors: Susanna Bertschi (BVMW) • Thies Wollesen (HTGF) • Assaf Shamia (Giesecke+Devrient Ventures) • Ruth Schöllhammer (smartaxxess) • Dr. Manfred Krischke (CloudEO) • Thomas Reeb • Robert Kuhlig (ICO International Certification Organization) • Tom Luther (SEVEN OCEANS Capital) • Philipp Starke (mITSM GmbH) • Marei v. Fürstenberg (Capnamic) • Felix Heberle (AI Nation) • Franziska Lorber (Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft) • Ana-Cristina Grohnert (Corporate Transformation Advisors GmbH) • Sarah Antor (Helena Capital) • Katja Pietzak (K.P. Beteiligung) • Till A. Kaestner (TapGig) • David Photien (SCE Freiraum Ventures) • Dr. Anja Konhäuser (OMMAX) — all gaining a front-row view of the most exciting cybersecurity startups of 2026.
With the Cyber AI Innovation World Cup® 2026 now wrapped up, we are thrilled to announce that the call for entries for the Cyber AI Innovation World Cup® 2027 is already open. Participation is free — don’t miss your chance to be part of the next generation of innovators!
For further information, visit macwww.innovationworldcup.com
Behind the scenes – The Innovation World Cup® Series
The Innovation World Cup® Series is the global open innovation platform that connects corporates and Techpreneurs. It acts as a catalyst for future innovations. The Innovation World Cup® Series powered by Techpreneurs Gmbh a Navispace company was initiated in 2003. Partners include STMicroelectronics, HTC VIVE, Google Cloud, Ericsson, Intel, EBV Elektronik, Swisscom, Würth Elektronik, Samsung, Telefonica, Telit, VARTA Microbattery and more.
Further partners include Hannover Messe, BIM World MUNICH, MEDICA, CSEM, HTGF, VDMA, WT | Wearable Technologies, AlpICT, BioAlps Association, ACCIO, Business OULU, Business France, Business Finland, G2 Startups, Gate Garching, Wolves Summit, The Trade Council Denmark, Medical Valley, UnternehmerTUM, IoTWeek, Innovability, WMF We Make Future, Werk1, Stanford University, Innosuisse, CENSIS, Invest in Bavaria, Technoport, THINGS Stockholm, Health Capital Helsinki, InfoShare, ITRI, TechBBQ, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, We Make Future, and many more.
More information: www.innovationworldcup.com, www.techprnrs.com
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