Program · EIR
CyberTECH Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program
CyberTECH Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) is a six-month, low-rent, cohort-based program for early-stage technology companies building in cybersecurity, Internet of Things, smart cities, drones, blockchain, robotics, 3D printing, and other emerging-technology categories. It is operated by CyberTECH Network in San Diego and tied to the organization's broader NEST CoWork and cyber/IoT ecosystem.
- Application state
- Accepting
Overview
What CyberTECH Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program offers
What CyberTECH Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program is
CyberTECH Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) is a six-month, low-rent, cohort-based program for early-stage technology companies building in cybersecurity, Internet of Things, smart cities, drones, blockchain, robotics, 3D printing, and other emerging-technology categories. It is operated by CyberTECH Network in San Diego and tied to the organization's broader NEST CoWork and cyber/IoT ecosystem.
Operational profile
Program status and context
Program status describes the program itself. Application availability and deadlines remain separate.
- Operational status
- Active
- Program type
- EIR
- Host organization
- CyberTECH Network
- Last reviewed
- May 26, 2026
Terms and economics
Published program terms
- Price
- Unknown
- Compensation
- Pay To Participate
Compensation and economics
Participants are required to pay to participate, but the exact fee is not disclosed.
Focus and fit
Who the program is for
Program thesis
CyberTECH EIR is built around the idea that San Diego can grow more cybersecurity, IoT, and smart-city companies by pairing low-cost workspace with mentors, local partners, and structured business-building support.
Eligibility
The program targets early-stage companies and entrepreneurs building technology businesses, particularly in cybersecurity, IoT, smart cities, drones, robotics, blockchain, 3D printing, and adjacent emerging technologies.
Selection approach
CyberTECH's program page links to an F6S application. NEST's 'Cohorts in Training' page also invited companies and mentors interested in future cohorts to reach out to CyberTECH leaders, implying a public application plus relationship-based local ecosystem pipeline.
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- Blockchain · Cybersecurity · Drones · Govtech · Hardware · IoT · Robotics · SaaS · Smart City
- Regions
- United States
- Audience
- Founders · Builders · Operators
- Geographic eligibility
- United States
- Career stage
- Early Career · Mid Career · Senior · Executive
Format and cadence
How participation works
- Presence
- In Person
- Main location
- California (CyberTECH Network locations)
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Engagement
- Part Time
Availability and engagement
Application timing and route
- Application state
- Accepting
- Admissions
- Open
Value and support
What participation may provide
Publicly described support is context, not a guarantee of current delivery or future benefit.
What participants may receive
CyberTECH EIR companies receive low-rent access to the NEST CoWork environment, strategic relationship-building with CyberTECH partners and stakeholders, and mentoring through the organization's social community incubation model.
Common questions
Program details at a glance
CyberTECH Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program is published in Upseed as a eir program hosted by CyberTECH Network. Upseed treats the Program and its host Organization as separate records so each can have its own status and sources.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 26, 2026
Known limits
Terms, deadlines, and application states can change. Confirm current details at the published destination before acting. Upseed does not yet classify every Program destination as official.
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