AI Innovation Challenge: Help Shape the Future of Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are at the forefront of that evolution. That's why we're launching the WatchGuard AI Innovation Challenge, an opportunity for MSPs to share ideas for AI agents and automations that help security teams work smarter, operate more efficiently, and better protect their customers.

As part of WatchGuard's $10 million investment in AI innovation, this challenge underscores our long-term commitment to building practical AI solutions that address the real needs of MSPs and their customers.

The challenge reflects our commitment to building AI with MSPs, not just for them. Backed by a dedicated Agentic Development team, WatchGuard is inviting partners to help shape the future of AI-powered cybersecurity by submitting ideas that address real-world operational and security challenges. As part of this broader $10 million AI investment, WatchGuard may select multiple submissions and will commit up to $100,000 to develop each selected idea into practical solutions. 

What's in It for You?

• Help shape the future of WatchGuard AI. Your ideas could directly influence the next generation of AI-powered capabilities for MSPs.
• See your innovation come to life. Multiple submissions may be selected, with WatchGuard committing up to $100,000 to develop each selected idea into practical solutions.
• One Grand Prize Winner. While multiple submissions can be selected for development, one VIP winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to WatchGuard Impact North America and an exclusive one-on-one meeting with a WatchGuard executive.Who Can Participate?

The challenge is open to MSPs of all sizes, whether you're a current WatchGuard partner or work with other vendors. Participants can submit up to 10 ideas for AI agents, workflows, or automations that solve real operational and cybersecurity challenges.

Build the Future of Cybersecurity with AI

This isn't just an ideas competition, it's an opportunity to help define the future of AI for MSPs. By participating, you'll contribute to WatchGuard's $10 million AI innovation initiative, helping shape technologies designed to make cybersecurity more intelligent, efficient, and effective for the MSP community. If you've identified a challenge that AI could solve more effectively, we want to hear from you.

The WatchGuard AI Innovation Challenge is now open for submissions. Submit up to 10 ideas for consideration. Multiple submissions may be selected for development, and one Grand Prize winner will earn the exclusive VIP experience at WatchGuard Impact North America. Share your ideas, help shape the future of cybersecurity, and be part of building practical AI solutions alongside WatchGuard.

Find out more information in the press release.