Bengaluru, August 12, 2025: Pantherun Technologies, an emerging global leader in advanced cybersecurity, has been named one of the winners at the prestigious 2025 Accenture Ventures Tech Next Challenge — a competition that spotlights the most disruptive autonomous AI innovations worldwide.
The annual challenge attracted over 300 startups from across the globe, with only 15 making it to the final shortlist. This year’s edition featured a first-of-its-kind hybrid jury — comprised of industry veterans and an AI Judge developed by Accenture — tasked with identifying AI solutions capable of delivering real-world impact.
Pantherun earned its place at the top for its patent-pending innovation that upgrades AES encryption to be quantum-safe in real time, ensuring unmatched data security while maintaining high speed and cost efficiency. This breakthrough positions Pantherun at the forefront of cybersecurity as industries prepare for the quantum computing era.
“As AI and quantum computing reshape the digital world, our mission is clear — to stay ahead of emerging threats by delivering encryption solutions that can safeguard sensitive data for decades to come,” said Srinivas Shekar, CEO & Co-Founder of Pantherun Technologies. “This recognition from Accenture Ventures validates our vision of making encryption both future-proof and accessible.”
The Tech Next Challenge grand finale brought together global thought leaders, technology pioneers, and investors for a day of insightful talks, panel discussions, and live demos — all focused on how AI is redefining industries. Pantherun’s win reinforces its commitment to building a secure digital future powered by real-time, quantum-resistant technology.
About Pantherun Technologies
Pantherun Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a cybersecurity innovator headquartered in Bengaluru, India, specializing in real-time encryption solutions that secure data across devices, networks, and industries. By combining AI-driven encryption with next-generation quantum safety, Pantherun makes data breaches exponentially harder and security more affordable. Guided by its vision of “Securing The World,” Pantherun serves enterprises, governments, and technology partners across the globe.
Website: https://pantherun.com
