Cybereco

What Cybereco does

Cybereco is a Montréal-based non-profit organization founded in 2018 that operates as a cybersecurity ecosystem builder for Canada, federating nearly 70 to 100 public, private, and academic organizations whose combined workforce exceeds 300,000 people. Its core offerings are not technology products but rather collaborative services: co-developed projects, communities of practice on topics such as AI, post-quantum cryptography, and DevSecOps, an annual Cyberconference (6th edition planned April 28-29, 2026), monthly Cyber Cafés and Cyber Nocturnes, the Carrefour Cyber innovation and commercialization hub for startups, and knowledge resources including the Cybertrousse SME awareness toolkit, Cyberdiagnosis online assessment tool, and the Knowledge Center publications library. The organization is funded through a mix of recurring membership fees (patron, contributing, and academic tiers), tiered event sponsorships (Diamond through Startup), Cyberconference ticket sales ($60-$420 CAD per pass), and government grants including from Québec's MEIE. Its GTM is community-led and event-driven, targeting large enterprises, SMEs, academic institutions, and cybersecurity startups through direct membership outreach and recurring national events, with international expansion via missions to the US and Europe and appearances at Black Hat USA.

Name

Cybereco

Legal name

Cybereco

Website

https://cybereco.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cybereco is a Montréal-based non-profit, founded in 2018, that federates nearly 100 Canadian public, private, and academic organizations to advance cybersecurity through collaborative projects, events, and the Carrefour Cyber startup innovation hub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Ecosystem Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Programs (BPAEANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity (EDAAAPAC), Digital Safety, Privacy & Cyber Hygiene (EDAAAIAD), Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity ecosystem
• Cyber awareness training
• SME cyber assessment
• Cybersecurity community
• Cyber workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Organizations from the public, private, and academic sectors pay membership fees to join Cybereco's ecosystem. Members gain access to collaborative projects, communities of practice, networking opportunities, and the ability to co-develop cybersecurity solutions.
2. Event participation fees: Cybereco generates revenue through ticket sales for its annual Cyberconference and other events. Pricing tiers range from student rates to multi-day professional passes, with both in-person and virtual options.
3. Sponsorships and partnerships: Organizations sponsor Cybereco's events and initiatives at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Startup), providing financial support in exchange for brand visibility and ecosystem access.
4. Government funding and grants: Cybereco receives government funding to support specific initiatives, including support from the MEIE (Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'Énergie du Québec) for startup support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cybereco is a non-profit cybersecurity ecosystem organization that convenes public, private, and academic stakeholders to strengthen Quebec's collective cyber resilience. Its sellable offerings include organizational memberships, the annual Cyberconference, the co-located Carrefour Cyber innovation hub, the Cyberdiagnosis SME self-assessment tool, and the Cybertrousse awareness toolkit. It also operates a Knowledge Center and themed Communities of Practice (including Cybertalents and Cyberinclusive) that distribute curated cyber content and workforce/inclusion programming.

Product overview

Cybereco is a non-profit organization (founded in 2018) that serves as a cybersecurity ecosystem hub rather than a traditional product company. Its offerings include the annual Cyberconférence event, the Carrefour Cyber innovation hub for startups, the Cybertrousse awareness toolkit for SMEs, and the Cyberdiagnosis assessment tool. The organization also provides a Knowledge Center with publications and guides, Cybertalents talent development videos, and multiple Communities of Practice on specialized cybersecurity topics. These initiatives collectively support collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across Canada's cybersecurity ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carrefour Cyber: The first cybersecurity innovation and commercialization complex in Canada, powered by Cybereco. It facilitates the development and commercialization of innovative cybersecurity solutions by creating an environment that fosters collaboration, expertise development, and visibility.
• Cyberdiagnostic
• Cybertrousse
• Cyberinclusive
• Cybertalents

Products and services

• Cybereco Organizational Membership Tiered membership product for enterprises, government bodies, and academic institutions to participate in the Quebec cybersecurity ecosystem, including access to Communities of Practice and year-round programming.
• Cyberconference Annual in-person cybersecurity conference for Quebec practitioners, executives, students, and sponsoring vendors, featuring keynotes, sessions, and exhibition space.
• Carrefour Cyber Innovation Hub Co-located innovation hub at the Cyberconference featuring demos, programming, and partner showcases for vendors, researchers, and practitioners.
• Cybertrousse French-language cybersecurity awareness kit designed for Quebec small and medium-sized businesses to raise baseline cyber hygiene across their teams.
• Cyberdiagnosis Self-administered cyber posture assessment tool for SMEs and non-expert operators to identify gaps and prioritize cybersecurity improvements.
• Knowledge Center (Centre de connaissances) Online portal aggregating curated cybersecurity resources, best practices, and research for Cybereco members and the broader Quebec cyber community.
• Communities of Practice Themed working groups that convene member experts around vertical and horizontal cyber topics to produce shared resources, recommendations, and programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120,000 people reached, 3,200 professionals mobilized at events, 7,000 publication downloads in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MondatacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMondata serves as the website operator for Cybereco, hosting user data in the Canadian AWS cloud environment. Mondata has access to personal information for website management purposes.
• CNIMI (Centre national intégré du manufacturier intelligent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNIMI partners with Cybereco on the Light Manufacturing and Cybersecurity project, combining innovative technological capabilities to develop cybersecurity solutions for Quebec's light manufacturing SMEs.
• Gouvernement du QuébeccoreOthersThe Quebec government is a key partner, with organizations like the CNIMI (supported by Quebec's MEIE) collaborating on joint projects. Quebec's cyber ecosystem entities are part of Cybereco's network.
• Centre canadien pour la cybersécurité (CCCS / Cyber Centre)majorOthersThe CCCS (Cyber Centre) is a key federal government partner featured at Cybereco's Cyberconference as a speaker and supporter, contributing to national cybersecurity dialogue and initiatives.
• Sécurité publique CanadamajorOthersPublic Safety Canada is a featured speaker at Cybereco's Cyberconference and a key federal partner in national cybersecurity policy discussions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX): Canadian non-profit, member-driven threat-intelligence sharing organization for enterprises. Highly comparable to Cybereco's ecosystem-orchestration model, with similar multi-sector membership and information-sharing mandate.
• Global Cyber Alliance (GCA): International non-profit that builds communities of practice and practical toolkits (e.g., Quad9, DMARC guides) to reduce cyber risk. Mirrors Cybereco's toolkit-publication and community-of-practice approach.
• Internet Security Alliance (ISA): US-based non-profit membership organization focused on cybersecurity policy, governance, and frameworks. Comparable to Cybereco's Imperium governance project and public-private convening role.
• National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA): US non-profit behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month and NCSAM resources, providing public-education toolkits for SMEs and individuals. Functionally parallel to Cybereco's Cybertrousse SME awareness program.

Regional players

• Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre: Australia's non-profit cybersecurity innovation and ecosystem hub, bringing together industry, government, and academia with a physical innovation center. Closely mirrors Carrefour Cyber's hub-plus-community model.
• Cyber Security Coalition (Belgium): Belgium-based multi-stakeholder non-profit that brings together enterprises, government, and academia to share cyber knowledge. Comparable cross-sector coalition structure to Cybereco.
• UK Cyber Security Council: UK self-regulatory body for the cyber profession, focused on professional standards, talent pathways, and diversity (similar to Cybereco's Cybertalents/Cyberinclusive).
• Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC): Canadian non-profit ICT workforce and talent-development organization. Comparable national-scope convening function for Canada's digital economy, with research and policy outputs similar to Cybereco's.

Broad incumbents

• ISACA: Global non-profit membership association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals with chapters across Canada. Provides certifications and conferences overlapping with Cybereco's audience.
• (ISC)²: International non-profit membership body for cybersecurity professionals (CISSP), offering credentials, training, and events. Overlaps with Cybereco's professional-development and community functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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