From Local to Global: How Secure Soft Landing Programs Help Tech Companies Expand

Burlington, Canada - September 28, 2025

Why Soft Landing programs are essential for scaling startups into new markets

Expanding into a new market is one of the most difficult challenges startups face. Beyond building a product, international growth requires navigating regulations, adapting to local business cultures, and establishing trust with customers and partners. Innovation hubs like TechPlace help companies manage this transition with Soft Landing programs.

TechPlace's Soft Landing program provides international startups with workspace, mentorship, and access to Canadian networks. Instead of entering an unfamiliar market alone, companies are integrated into a community that connects them with investors, advisors, and peers who understand the local landscape.

Practical support makes a difference. Soft Landing participants gain office space without long-term commitments, introductions to local service providers, and access to events where they can meet potential clients and collaborators. These resources help reduce both cost and risk during the critical early stages of expansion.

Trust and compliance are equally important. New markets often mean new regulatory requirements, including data protection laws and financial reporting standards. Startups that fail to align with these expectations risk damaging their reputation before they establish a foothold. CypSec's new Canadian legal entity too faced these challenges, and is dealing with them by embedding secure data handling, policy-based governance, and compliance-ready infrastructure from the start.

"Market expansion is all about trust. TechPlace helps startups earn that trust from day one," said Daria Fediay, Chief Executive Officer at CypSec.

Security also influences customer perception. Businesses and consumers alike want assurance that new entrants to their market take data protection seriously. Adopting secure practices early helps firms demonstrate professionalism, build credibility, and shorten the path to trust.

Community integration is another advantage. Soft Landing programs actively connect founders with peers who share similar challenges. These relationships cultivate collaboration, shared learning, and long-term partnerships that continue to support growth even after the program ends.

Tech Leaders Mastermind, Angel One Investor Network, and other ecosystem partners amplify the effect by offering additional resources, from funding to technical leadership support. Situating themselves in an ecosystem that combines capital, mentorship, and security, lets Soft Landing companies position themselves for accelerated success.

From local startups looking to scale internationally to global companies entering Canada, TechPlace illustrates how structured community support reduces risk and accelerates growth. Combined with secure frameworks, startups gain both the connections and resilience needed to compete in new markets.

About TechPlace: TechPlace is an innovation hub in Burlington, Ontario, designed to support startups and scale-ups with co-working space, mentorship, investor networks, and community programming. Its Soft Landing program helps international companies enter Canada successfully. For more information, visit techplace.ca.

About CypSec: CypSec delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions including active defense, policy-as-code, and compliance frameworks. It ensures that startups expanding internationally remain secure and compliant. For more information, visit cypsec.de.

Media Contact: Daria Fediay, Chief Executive Officer at CypSec - daria.fediay@cypsec.de.