Apply to Fucina Cyber Lab, Alan Advantage’s acceleration program designed for startups that want to revolutionise the world of cybersecurity.
Up to €150,000 in financial support for your startup.
If you are developing innovative cybersecurity solutions, now is your moment: we offer you a tailor-made programme with expert mentors, privileged access to financial resources, and concrete opportunities for collaboration with strategic players in the sector.
Fucina Cyber Lab is much more than an accelerator: it is the starting point for transforming your technology into a real impact on the market.
Within the Cyber Innovation Network
The National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) was established by Decree-Law No. 82 of 14 June 2021, which redefined the national cybersecurity architecture, aiming to rationalise and simplify the system, enhancing the aspects of cybersecurity and resilience.
The National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) is the national cybersecurity authority for the protection of national interests in the field of cybersecurity. The Agency is responsible for safeguarding security and resilience in cyberspace. It is responsible for preventing and mitigating as many cyber attacks as possible, and for promoting the achievement of technological autonomy. Among the Agency’s main tasks is the implementation of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, adopted by the President of the Council of Ministers, which contains the goals to be pursued by 2026.
Cyber Innovation Network
The programme is a multi-year strategic implementation initiative, in line with the powers assigned to the National Cybersecurity Agency by Decree-Law No. 82 of 14 June 2021, aimed at supporting and stimulating technological development and innovation in the cybersecurity sector.
In this context, the Agency aims to promote the growth of industrial, technological and scientific skills and capabilities related to cybersecurity, including through the involvement of the national production system. To this end, the Cyber Innovation Network aims to support the creation and growth of start-ups, as well as to facilitate the transfer and exploitation of applied research results.
The Cyber Innovation Network is therefore the reference programme for collaboration and integration between the Agency and the national research, innovation and industry ecosystem.
Call opening: 01/10/2025 – Call closing: 30/11/2025
The Open Call phase plays a crucial role in defining the program. Through a careful evaluation process, we aim to select the most promising startups and technological solutions.
What happens during the Call?
We select the best startups through a structured and transparent process. We carefully analyse your pitch deck, your technology and your market potential.
Individual interviews, presentations to the committee and a final selection will allow you to make your idea shine.
The process, phase by phase
Phase 1: The call is open!
Phase 2: Alan Advantage Selection
Phase 3: ACN assessment
Mode: remotely and in person
January/February 2026
January/February 2026
Startup Activation Phase: From idea to product, with method and vision
This is where the real adventure begins: a strategic phase designed to transform your vision into a concrete product, with a clear roadmap and the first connections that really matter.
What can you expect?
Objective: to provide practical tools and a solid method for starting product development, planning the growth path and building strategic relationships with partners and stakeholders.
The Journey Begins with an Intensive Bootcamp (2 days, in person)
An engaging kickoff where you will meet the other selected startups and the team that will accompany you on your journey. We will align expectations, objectives and operational approach.
Get to work right away: Workshops & Mentoring
The first high-impact training sessions are starting, designed to give your startup a solid foundation:
Dedicated mentors: you will be assigned an expert mentor who will guide you in defining your strategy and creating your operational roadmap.
Beta in the works: you will begin designing your private beta, with a clear vision of the public release and the KPIs to monitor.
Personalised 1:1 meetings: to adapt your goals to your stage of development and the real needs of the market.
First contacts with partners: we immediately activate the right connections to grow your network.
Acceleration start date: 1 March 2026 – End date: 31 May 2026
Acceleration start date: 1 March 2026 – End date: 31 May 2026
Demo Day: June 2026
A structured 3-month program to guide you through every stage of the process:
Month 1 – Intensive training & private beta
Weekly workshops dedicated to:
Month 2 – Technical and market validation
Month 3 – Go-to-Market & Fundraising Preparation
Final workshops on:
Demo Day and Investor Night: public presentation of the project to a select audience.
