The IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator is an investment-readiness and technical mentorship program, run in partnership with Village Capital and IBM.
The program supports impact-focused startups leveraging highly sensitive data to improve the quality of, and access to digital, financial, and healthcare services.
The IBM Hyper Protect Accelerator has already supported 146 early-stage startups across the world and is now open to applications for Cohort 6 and Friends of Hyper Protect (FoHP) Class III.
Village Capital and IBM will identify, vet, and recruit 45 companies using highly sensitive personal data to increase access to digital solutions, including -but not limited to Fintech, Datatech, Digital Assets, Edtech, Insuretch, and other solutions.
The virtual Accelerator will take place between September and December 2023 and there will be continued support from IBM into 2024.
If managing sensitive data is at the core of your business and security on the public cloud is a priority for you, then this accelerator is for you!
Please note that no equity will be taken in their company by IBM or Village Capital as part of the program.