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Published: 14 Dec 2021 1,025 views
Cisco is committed to positively impacting 1 billion people by 2025. As part of our work, we seek to inspire and empower a generation of global problem solvers who will not only survive – but thrive – in our increasingly digital economy. With digital technologies connecting devices and data, good ideas now have the ability to make a difference more quickly than ever before – and we’re here to help.
Our 6th annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge aims to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from early-stage entrepreneurs around the world.
$1,000,000 USD in prize money will help accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technology, products, and services that drive economic development and/or solve social or environmental problems.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in San Jose, California, in the center of Silicon Valley. Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products Cisco Systems was founded in December 1984 by Sandy Lerner, a director of computer facilities for the Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Lerner partnered with her husband, Leonard Bosack, who was in charge of the Stanford University computer science department's computers. The annual Cisco Global Pr... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | Cisco |
| Gender | Men and Women |
$250,000 USD Grand Prize A single team will be designated the grand prize winner.
$75,000 USD Regional First Runners-Up Three teams from around the world (Americas, EMEAR and APJC) will be designated the regional first runners-up and will receive $75,000 USD each.
$50,000 USD Second Runners-Up Three teams will be designated the second runners-up and will receive $50,000 USD each.
$10,000 USD People's Choice The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award.
$15,000 USD Cisco Employees' Choice The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the Cisco Employees' Choice Award.
$100,000 USD Climate Impact & Regeneration Prize A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
$50,000 USD Climate Impact & Regeneration Prize Runners-Up Four teams will be designated as the winners of this prize.
$50,000 USD HBCU Startup Prize A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
This Contest is open and offered only to
(1) individuals age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of registration (“Individual Participant”),
(2) teams of up to five individuals age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of registration (“Team Participant”), and
(3) legal business entities (“Business Entity Participant”).
To enter the Contest, visit https://cisco.innovationchallenge.com (the “Site”) from November 30, 2021 to February 11, 2022,accurately and truthfully complete the online registration form, accept these Terms and Conditions and follow the instructions for submitting an “Entry” as described on the Site and below. An “Entry” must be an original idea for an early-stage technology-enabled solution that drives economic development and/or solves social or environmental problems as described further on the Site. The party submitting an Entry is referred to as a “Participant” or “you.” Participants may submit an Entry individually, or as part of a team, or as a Business Entity (as described below). As used herein, “Entry” means all submissions, original ideas, videos, documents or other materials submitted to Sponsor in connection with the Contest. Each Entry must be the original creation of the Participant. Once submitted, Entries may not be cancelled, removed or revoked by the Participant. Sponsor, its affiliates, licensees, successors and assigns are in no way obligated to use or continue to use any Entry.
For more details, visit Cisco website.