SurePath AI, an AI control plane for governing built, adopted, or purchased AI solutions, has been chosen to join the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator program in partnership with CrowdStrike, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and NVIDIA via its Inception program. This selection recognizes SurePath AI's innovations in securing enterprise generative AI usage while addressing key security and compliance challenges.
The accelerator runs from January 5 to March 3, 2026, providing early-stage startups with hands-on support in cloud architecture, agentic AI development, and cybersecurity practices. Participants gain access to leading experts and visibility within extensive partner networks.
The initiative concludes with an in-person Demo Day at the AWS Startup Loft in San Francisco on March 24, 2026, aligned with the RSA Conference. An expert panel will evaluate presentations, selecting a winner for a potential innovation award and investment consideration from the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.
SurePath AI earned its spot through its platform's capabilities in managing end-user generative AI adoption, enabling secure access to public services and private models while controlling data flows and enforcing compliance.
"We're honored to be selected for the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator," said Casey Bleeker, CEO, SurePath AI. "This program gives us unique access to mentorship, technical resources and industry leaders that will accelerate our mission to shape the future of AI adoption by providing a single control plane for the AI everywhere future. We look forward to collaborating with CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA to advance our technology and scale globally."
The program's global expansion supports innovators worldwide in developing AI-powered cloud security solutions, with previous cohorts achieving substantial funding, valuation growth, and acquisitions.
This participation positions SurePath AI to enhance its technology and expand reach, contributing to safer enterprise AI deployment in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
About SurePath AI
SurePath AI is a purpose-built GenAI security platform designed for CISOs, security teams, and AI governance leaders who need visibility, control, and policy enforcement across their organization's use of generative AI. Whether teams are experimenting with ChatGPT, integrating LLMs into products, or working with enterprise providers like Amazon Bedrock, SurePath AI ensures safe adoption without slowing innovation. With real-time usage detection, data redaction, and model-level policy enforcement, SurePath AI secures both sanctioned and unsanctioned (Shadow AI) activity, plugging directly into your existing security stack. Organizations trust SurePath AI to help them operationalize AI governance, protect sensitive data, and stay compliant in a fast-moving regulatory environment.
About the CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator
The Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, delivered by CrowdStrike in partnership with AWS and NVIDIA through the NVIDIA Inception program, is a global initiative designed to support early-stage cybersecurity companies with technical enablement, cloud and AI guidance, product development support, and go-to-market resources. The eight-week program culminates with a live demo showcase where founders present their solutions to industry leaders and investors.
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