New RBC-supported incubator aims to revolutionize the financial sector with secure tech solutions
The initiative at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is designed to foster the growth of cybersecurity and fintech startups through the advancement of secure financial technologies.
This article was originally published by the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst.
May 2, 2024 (Brampton, ON) 鈥 Today, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at 果酱视频 and RBC announce the launch of the 鈥 a powerful new program that will help emerging fintech and cybersecurity startups meet the complex needs of the financial sector. The program helps early-stage companies transform the financial ecosystem by enhancing product security and resilience to achieve product-market fit.
The RBC FinSec Incubator will also allow startups to demonstrate their technologies to industry experts and potential investors, establish connections within the finance sector, and understand industry procurement requirements through the program鈥攂olstered by RBC鈥檚 robust support.
鈥淲e are thrilled to launch the RBC FinSec Incubator, which represents a significant step forward in our commitment to innovation in the cybersecurity and fintech sectors,鈥 said Angelo Casanas, Director of Innovation at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst. 鈥淭his program is uniquely positioned to help startups not only fine-tune their technologies but also gain essential insights into the financial industry鈥檚 complex ecosystem.鈥
鈥淭he RBC FinSec Incubator is strategically aligned with our mission to drive innovation and security within the broader financial services sector,鈥 said Adam Evans, Senior Vice President & CISO at RBC. 鈥淭hrough collaboration with these startups, we鈥檙e enhancing the security and resilience of financial services for Canadians.鈥
The program is open to early-stage startups that have:
- A compelling fintech product requiring more robust embedded cyber and risk practices to meet the high-security standards required within the financial services ecosystem; or a tech-enabled product solving a compelling cybersecurity problem facing the financial services industry;
- A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with ongoing or upcoming marketing validation/commercialization;
- Existing or planned operations in Canada;
- Been established within the last five years.
Startups interested in joining the program can learn more at