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Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst

Cybersecurity For All

Toronto, Ontario

The Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst was announced in Fall 2018. This important initiative will empower Canadians and Canadian businesses to take full advantage of the opportunities, and tackle the serious challenges, of cybersecurity, through training and certification; commercial acceleration and support for cyber scale-ups; applied research and development; and public education. The Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is driven by strong partnerships with industry leaders in Brampton, and across Canada. The Catalyst's collaborations with governments and public agencies focuses on ensuring Canada's economic security and global competitiveness in cybersecurity.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Cybersecurity training and educationDefensive securityOffensive securityIncident responseDigital forensicsCloud securityAI and machine learning in cybersecurityCybersecurity for startupsCybersecurity for non-profits and social impact organizationsMunicipal cybersecurityLaw enforcement cybersecurityFinancial services cybersecurityWomen and non-binary leadership in cybersecurity

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Stages Supported

EfficiencyIdeaMatureScaleValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsPaid programmingPaid programmingFree educational events or programmingDiscounted and/or free professional servicesOffice space, co-working environmentFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community eventsAccess to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or servicesPractical prototype/MVP development assistanceAccess to free or discounted licenses for products or devkitsIntellectual property education and assistance

Programs

Catalyst Fellowship Program

accelerator

Major initiative dedicated to advancing original cyber research and industry engagement

Mastercard Emerging Leaders Cyber Initiative

course

Program designed to empower women and non-binary leaders who want to shape the future of Canadian cybersecurity

Cyber Management Essentials

course

Develops key skills for cyber professionals to become effective managers

CyberStart Canada

course

Free, immersive, gamified learning experience helping students develop cybersecurity skills

Master of Cybersecurity

course

One-year professional program developing technical leadership skills with hands-on learning

ACE Training Program

course

Specialized training pathways for intermediate to advanced cybersecurity professionals

and 12 more programs

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)

Founding Partners include Rogers and RBC. The organization has specific programs targeting underrepresented groups (women and non-binary leaders) in cybersecurity. Offers both free and paid programs. Has partnerships with Mastercard and RBC for specific initiatives. Located in Toronto, Ontario with focus on Ontario and Canadian organizations.

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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Entity Type

University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)

Operating Regions

Ontario (ON)

Founded 2010
Startup Visa Designated
University-affiliated

Ryerson University