SIA Startups in Security

StartUPs

A SIA community and accelerator program for security innovators

About Startups in Security

The Security Industry Association is proud to present Startups in Security, a new community and acceleration program for security innovators. This dynamic initiative, guided by SIA’s Executive Advisory Board, is an initiative designed to identify, support and partner with innovative startups, scale-ups and industry leaders shaping the future of security technology.

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Who It's For

Startups in Security is designed for companies classified as startups or scale-ups who are seeking to propel their growth and establish industry relationships. Eligible startups include:

  • Companies in their early operational stages and focused on product/service development
  • Innovation-oriented businesses introducing novel solutions
  • Organizations targeting large or emerging markets with significant growth potential
  • Companies that typically rely on external funding for growth
  • Businesses managing significant market and financial uncertainties

Participation is not limited by company size, age or sector, though tech startups are predominant.

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Community Benefits

Through the Startups in Security program, startup companies who are not yet SIA members can join SIA at a special rate, which includes standard SIA membership benefits plus:

  • SIA's Member Accelerated Performance (MAP) tools
  • Access to SIA research reports
  • Involvement in Startups in Security community activities
  • Access to special community events
  • Discounts on registrations to Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference hosted by SIA.

Regular existing SIA corporate members who qualify as startups are eligible to join the Startups in Security community without needing to change their membership status.

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Community Meetings

Startups in Security will hold monthly meetings (some virtual and some in person) in which community members can share information, engage in peer-to-peer exchange and examine specific challenges and topics within the industry. The community will hold its first gathering on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in the Venetian Expo during ISC West, the United States’ largest converged security trade show. At this meeting, startup leaders can connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry innovators, learn about the new community’s plans and momentum, preview upcoming initiatives and opportunities and discover ways to get actively involved in the program. Learn more and RSVP here.

In addition to the in-person gathering at ISC West, Startups in Security will host a meeting in New York City on Oct. 13 leading up to SNG 2025, along with 2025 meetings at ISC East and The Security Event.

Next Meeting:

  • Startups in Security Kickoff Meetup at ISC West: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 11:00 a.m. (PDT), The Venetian Expo, Veronese 2505, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Startups in Security Volunteer Leaders

Startups in Security is led by volunteers who, like you, are passionate about embracing and fostering innovation and accelerating the next generation of security solutions. This initiative is spearheaded by SIA with guidance from the SIA Executive Advisory Board and our Startups in Security co-chairs:

  • Robert Lydic, president, Wavelynx Technologies
  • Lee Odess, CEO, The Access Control Collective

Join the Startups in Security Community

To join the Startups in Security community, fill out the web form below. Startups in Security is designed for companies classified as startups or scale-ups who are seeking to propel their growth and establish industry relationships. Regular existing SIA corporate members who qualify as startups are eligible to join the Startups in Security community without needing to change their membership status.

Questions? Contact Kevin Murphy, SIA's senior director of member services, at kmurphy@securityindustry.org.