ECA connects European cybersecurity vendors, corporates, investors, policymakers and experts to make trusted solutions visible, support cross-border collaboration and strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty.
Europe has outstanding cybersecurity capabilities, but market fragmentation makes it harder for buyers, investors and institutions to identify and scale European solutions. Our Focus Group combines ecosystem intelligence, expert exchange and real-world activation to connect demand with innovation.
Root-Me Pro is committed to identifying, developing, and promoting cybersecurity talent by bringing together an engaged community built around learning, knowledge sharing, and open-source values. Inheriting the legacy of the Root-Me association, this approach helps prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals within a neutral, collaborative, and accessible environment. This commitment is reflected at both the European and international levels through Root-Me PRO’s involvements such as the organization of WorldSkills competitions and its contribution to the European Commission’s “Cybersecurity Skills Academy”.
Joining the European Champions Alliance is a natural extension of this mission. It provides an opportunity to collaborate with other leading European stakeholders in building an ecosystem where talent can emerge, connect, and thrive in support of businesses, innovation, and Europe’s digital sovereignty.r
The European Cybersecurity Mapping is the flagship initiative of the ECA Cybersecurity Focus Group. It highlights leading startups, scale-ups, and technology providers, giving buyers, investors, and policymakers a clear view of Europe’s cybersecurity landscape.
Built to support strategic decisions, the mapping provides actionable insights on trends, market gaps, and investment opportunities, making European champions more visible and easier to engage.
In the 2026 edition you’ll find:
Over 1300 startups and scale-ups across 16 categories from more than 24 countries
More than 20 interviews with VCs, corporates, and industry experts
An ecosystem analysis that showcases opportunities for growth and consolidation
Members work through curated sessions, expert briefings, mapping insights, peer exchange and focused opportunities for matchmaking. Our aim is to move from ecosystem understanding to concrete cooperation.
Members can contribute expertise to a European cybersecurity network, access relevant stakeholders, benefit from selected visibility formats and collaborate on shared security priorities.
ECA has used InCyber Forum as a platform for European cybersecurity visibility, expert workshops, shared booths and business connections. Explore the latest confirmed edition and opportunities to participate.
