Deadline: February 11, 2022
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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.
Benifits
- $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.
Special Price
- $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.
In addition to a cash infusion to develop your solution, it will be reviewed by Cisco technology experts and high-profile judges. You’ll receive peer and industry validation for your solution, as well as have a great opportunity for global recognition and publicity.
Judging Criteria:
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