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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 for early-stage Entrepreneurs ($1,000,000 USD in prize money)

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Application Deadline:  February 11th, 2022

The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 is a worldwide search for early-stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and/or benefit society and/or the environment.  

Cisco is committed to positively impacting 1 billion people by 2025. As part of Ciscos’ 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.

The 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.

Prizes:

Prizes

  • $250,000 USD Grand PrizeA single team will be designated the grand prize winner.
  • $75,000 USD Regional First Runners-UpThree 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-UpThree teams will be designated the second runners-up and will receive $50,000 USD each.
  • $10,000 USD People’s ChoiceThe finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award.
  • $15,000 USD Cisco Employees’ ChoiceThe finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the Cisco Employees’ Choice Award.
  • $100,000 USD Climate Impact & Regeneration PrizeA single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
  • $50,000 USD Climate Impact & Regeneration Prize Runners-UpFour teams will be designated as the winners of this prize.
  • $50,000 USD HBCU Startup PrizeA single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.

There will be two distinct submission rounds.

Round one opens November 30, 2021 and closes February 11, 2022 at 5:00 pm PST. To prepare your submission you will need to complete an online questionnaire, which will cover the following topics:

  • Defining the problem you are solving
  • Overview of your solution
  • Benefits of your solution and how it uses digital technologies
  • How your solution is unique and will be taken to market
  • Risks associated with the solution
  • 90-second pitch video explaining the solution

Once you are ready, click here to register (or log in) and prepare your submission. 

Timeline:

  • Applications OpenNovember 30, 2021, 10:00 am
  • Applications Close Feb 11 at 5 pm PTFebruary 11, 2022, 5:00 pm
  • Semi-Finalists Invited to SubmitApril 26, 2022, 10:00 am
  • Semi-Finalist Submissions Close May 20 at 5 pm PTMay 20, 2022, 5:00 pm
  • Finalists Announced and People’s Choice Voting OpensJuly 5, 2022, 10:00 am
  • People’s Choice Voting ClosesJuly 29, 2022, 5:00 pm
  • Winners AnnouncedAugust 23, 2022, 10:00 am

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022

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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for early-stage Entrepreneurs ($1,000,000 USD in prize money)

by OFA
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Application Deadline:January 29, 2021, at 5 pm PT!

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 drive and thrive – in our increasingly digital economy. With the Internet of Things (IoT) and 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. 

The fifth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge aims to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from entrepreneurs around the world. The goal is to advance early-stage projects that are beyond the concept or idea formation stage, but which have not yet generated over $1M USD in funding and/or revenue.

$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.

Requirements

  • If your solution uses digital technology to positively impact society or the environment, consider entering.
  • Areas of impact include, but are not limited to, critical human needs like water or food security, healthcare, financial inclusion, education, accessibility, and the environment. Our goal is to advance early-stage projects that are beyond the concept or idea formation stage, but which have not yet generated over $1M USD in funding and/or revenue.
  • Cisco look for projects with a dedicated team and that have completed a proof of concept for the core functionality of the product/service at a minimum. For detailed eligibility requirements, please reivew the rules. 

Prizes:

  • $250,000 USD Grand PrizeA single team will be designated the grand prize winner.
  • $75,000 USD Regional First Runners-UpThree teams from Americas, EMEAR and APJC will be designated the regional first runners-up and will receive $75,000 USD each.
  • $50,000 USD Second Runners-UpThree teams will be designated the second runners-up and will receive $50,000 USD each.
  • $25,000 USD Third Runners-UpThree teams will be designated the third runners-up and will receive $25,000 USD each.
  • $10,000 USD Fourth Runners-UpThree teams will be designated the fourth runners-up and will receive $10,000 USD each.
  • $10,000 USD People’s ChoiceThe finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award.
  • $10,000 USD Cisco Employees’ ChoiceThe finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the Cisco Employees’ Choice Award.

Special Prozes

  • $50,000 USD Greenhouse Gas Solutions PrizeA single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
  • $50,000 USD Ethical AI PrizeA single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
  • $50,000 USD Digital Inclusivity PrizeA single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
  • $50,000 USD HBCU Startup PrizeA single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
  • $50,000 USD Pandemic Response PrizeA single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.

Other Benefits

  • 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. 

Timeline:

  • Applications OpenOctober 27, 2020
  • Applications Close Jan 29 at 5 pm PT January 29, 2021
  • Semi-Finalists Invited to SubmitMarch 30, 2021
  • Semi-Finalist Submissions Close Apr 23 at 5 pm PTApril 23, 2021
  • Finalists Announced and People’s Choice Voting OpensJune 2, 2021
  • People’s Choice Voting ClosesJune 18, 2021
  • Winners AnnouncedJune 29, 2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021

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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2019 for Students and Recent Graduates ($300,000 in Prizes)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: January 11, 2019.

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 drive and thrive – in our increasingly digital economy.

With the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital technologies connecting more devices and data than ever before, good ideas now have the ability to make a difference more quickly than ever before – and we’re here to help.

The third annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge aims to recognize new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from student entrepreneurs around the world. The Challenge is open to students and recent alumni from any college or university.

$300,000 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.

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.

ELIGIBILITY

If your solution uses digital technology to positively impact society or the environment, consider entering. Areas of impact include, but are not limited to, critical human needs like water or food security, healthcare, financial inclusion, education, accessibility, and the environment.

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”) satisfying the following requirements:

  • Individual Participant. Individuals must be either (a) current students at any post-secondary institution, or (b) recent graduates who completed a post-secondary degree after March 1, 2017.
  • Team Participant. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the individual members comprising a team must be either (a) current students at any post-secondary institution, or (b) recent graduates who completed a post-secondary degree after March 1, 2017.
  • Business Entity Participant. Business entities must be at least 25 percent (25%) owned by (a) current students at any post-secondary institution, and/or (b) recent graduates who completed a post-secondary degree after March 1, 2017. Business Participants may be required, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, to provide proof of business ownership for verification purposes.

Prizes:

Prizes

  • $100,000 USD Grand Prize

    A single team will be designated the grand prize winner.

  • $75,000 USD First Runner Up

    A single team will be designated first runner up.

  • $25,000 USD Second Runners Up

    Three teams will be designated the Second Runners Up and will receive $25,000 USD each.

  • $10,000 USD Third Runners Up

    Four teams will be designated the Third Runners Up and will receive $10,000 USD each.

  • $10,000 USD People’s Choice

    The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award.

Timeline:

 

  • Applications Close Jan 11 at 5 PM PT

  • Semi-finalists Invited to Submit

  • Semi-finalist Submissions Close Mar 29 at 5 PM PT

  • Finalists Announced and People’s Choice Voting Opens

  • People’s Choice Voting Closes

  • Winners Announced

 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2019

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