Google Fuels the future of Latin American Cybersecurity with inaugural AI Accelerator Cohort
The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and with that evolution comes increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Protecting businesses and individuals requires proactive, clever defense – and that’s where Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role. At Google, we believe in fostering innovation that not onyl keeps us safe, but empowers others to strengthen the wider digital ecosystem.
That’s why we’re proud to announce the 11 groundbreaking startups selected for our first Google for Startups accelerator: AI for Cybersecurity program, focused specifically on Latin America. This intensive ten-week program is designed to equip these promising companies with the resources they need to thrive – leveraging the best of Google’s programs, products, expertise, and cutting-edge technology.
Addressing a Critical Need in Latin America & Beyond
The selection process was highly competitive, drawing applications from across 11 countries. The chosen startups – hailing from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico – are leading the charge in developing next-generation cybersecurity solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the region, and with global applicability. They represent a significant step forward in safeguarding the digital future.
These aren’t just promising ideas; they’re actively deployed solutions tackling real-world problems. Hear’s a closer look at the 2024 cohort:
Meet the Innovators:
* Blue Lock AI (Chile): Leverages AI to detect and automatically respond to advanced cyber threats, providing robust protection for businesses. http://www.bluelockai.com/
* Damch (Brazil): Enhances data governance and secures communication channels, improving both operational efficiency and the customer experience. https://damch.com.br/
* Delta Protect (Mexico): Offers simple, scalable, and effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions designed for companies throughout Latin America. https://www.deltaprotect.com/
* EcoTrust (Brazil): Transforms cyber risks into actionable intelligence, providing visibility and prioritization based on actual business impact. http://www.ecotrust.io/
* GuardionAI (Brazil): Specifically protects AI agent systems with specialized firewalls, adaptive guardrails, and deep insight into model behavior. http://guardion.ai/
* Hackmetrix (Mexico): Latin America’s first all-in-one security and compliance platform, accelerating certification achievement for small and medium-sized businesses. https://www.hackmetrix.com/
* hunterstack.io (Brazil): An AI-powered platform streamlining compliance processes, helping companies achieve certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 up to three times faster. https://hunterstack.io/
* Krixo (Colombia): A SaaS threat-intelligence platform that proactively detects exposed credentials and attack-surface vulnerabilities, enabling rapid remediation. https://krixo.io/
* NESS (Colombia): Provides a monitoring and cybersecurity platform to help companies in Latin America and the U.S. efficiently protect and optimize their tech infrastructure.https://nesshq.com/
* Rainforest Technologies (Brazil): Consolidates key cybersecurity needs – from fraud detection to application security – into a single, intelligent platform, reducing complexity and cost. https://www.rainforest.tech/
* Unxpose (brazil): Equips startups with AI-powered cybersecurity tools, automating security best practices without requiring enterprise-level budgets. https://unxpose.com/
Investing in a Safer Digital Future
This accelerator isn’t just about providing funding and mentorship. It’s about building a community of innovators dedicated to a more secure digital world. Over the next ten weeks, we’ll be working closely with these startups, offering dedicated technical support and guidance to help them scale their solutions and maximize their impact.
We firmly believe that by empowering these
