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Startup Accelerator Program

ISO/IEC 27001 | SOC 2 Type 2 | VAPT Essential Compliance. Startup-exclusive Pricing.
A GCAI initiative offering selected startups access to essential compliance and security services.

Global

Credibility

Independent

Assurance

Structured

Process

Startup

Focused

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Limited spots available  •  Handpicked startups only

Built for Startups.
Backed by Standards.

Built for early-stage and growing companies with fewer than 100 employees, the GCAI Startup Accelerator Program makes security and compliance more accessible without compromising the rigor of the assessment.
Whether you are preparing for enterprise customers, investor due diligence or global expansion, the program helps you establish credible, independent assurance.
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Exclusive Startup Pricing

High-value certifications. Startup-focused pricing.

ISO 27001
Certification

Information Security Management System (ISMS)

USD 800

Flat Price for Startups

  • Globally recognized standard
  • Build customer & investor trust
  • Stronger security posture

SOC 2 Type 2
Attestation

Security, Availability, Confidentiality & Privacy

USD 1000

Flat Price for Startups

  • Based on AICPA Trust Services Criteria
  • Win enterprise & global clients
  • 12 month operational audit

VAPT
Service

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

USD 500

Flat Price for Startups

  • Identify & fix security gaps
  • Detailed actionable report
  • Manual + Automated Testing
TRANSFER BONUS

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Existing ISO/IEC 27001 Certificate Holders

100% OFF

Year 1 Certification Fee

Transfer your eligible accredited ISO/IEC 27001 certificate to GCAI and receive 100% off the applicable first-year GCAI certification fee.

Existing SOC 2 or VAPT Customers

50% OFF

Your Next Eligible Engagement

Already completed SOC 2 or VAPT? Get 50% off the applicable Startup Accelerator price, subject to scope and existing report review.
  • Structured Transfer Review
  • Certification Continuity
  • Same validity retained

Why Startups Choose GCAI

01

Experienced
Auditor Team

Qualified auditors with practical industry and sector experience.

02

Predictable
Process

Clear milestones, defined responsibilities and transparent communication throughout the engagement.

03

Startup-Friendly Pricing

Access essential assurance services without enterprise-level pricing.

04

Accredited Certification

ISO certification delivered under GCAI’s applicable accredited certification framework.

05

Investor & Client Confidence

Demonstrate credible security and compliance practices to customers, investors and partners.

06

Built to
Scale

Establish an assurance foundation that supports enterprise sales and international growth.
  • Program Terms

Startup pricing,
no fine print.

Seven conditions. One flat price. Everything you need to know before you apply — in under a minute of reading.
STARTUP · 2026

01

Team under 100

Eligible organisations must have fewer than 100 employees at time of application.

02

Standard scope

Pricing assumes standard scope and complexity for a single applicable framework.

03

Extra locations quoted

Additional legal entities, locations, or complex environments quoted separately.

04

Taxes & travel

Applicable taxes and any required travel expenses are billed additionally.

05

Post-review confirmation

Final eligibility and scope are confirmed after our application review.

06

No stacking

Offers and discounts cannot be combined unless explicitly approved in writing.

07

Regional availability

Program access depends on geography, scope, and current auditor availability.

FLAT PRICE

USD 500

What VAPT at USD 500 covers — defined scope, no surprises.

1

Web app

up to 25 unique pages

10

IP hosts

external network scope

1

API endpoints

up to 2 auth roles

1

Retest cycle

within 30 days of report

Out of scope — additional apps, mobile, thick clients, internal networks, more IPs/endpoints/roles, source-code review, or red-team — is quoted separately after a scoping call.

Who Can Apply?

The Startup Accelerator Program is designed for selected early-stage and growth-stage businesses that need credible security and compliance assurance while operating with startup-sized teams and budgets.
  • Fewer than 100 employees globally
  • Early-stage or growth-stage company
  • Product, SaaS, technology or service-based business
  • Applications are reviewed individually and acceptance into the program is not automatic.
  • Committed to completing the required audit or assessment activities
  • Meets GCAI's scope and programme eligibility requirements

How the Accelerator
Works

1

Apply Online

Tell us about your company, scope and assurance requirements.

2

Eligibility & Scope Review

Our team reviews your application, scope and program eligibility.

3

Onboard & Get Started

Complete onboarding and begin your audit, attestation or security assessment.

4

Complete Your Engagement

Receive your applicable certificate, attestation report or VAPT report and move forward with greater confidence.

Build Trust. Win Bigger Customers. Scale Globally.

Join the GCAI Startup Accelerator Program and access essential security, certification and assurance services through startup-exclusive pricing.
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