- Host Institution: Cisco
- Type: Funding
- Award: Up to $ 250,000 USD
- Application Deadline: February 11, 2022
Cisco invites applications for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge for Early-Stage
Entrepreneurs in the USA in 2022.
Cisco is committed to positively impacting 1 billion people by 2025. As part of its work, it seeks to inspire and empower a generation of global problem solvers who will not only survive – but thrive – in the 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.
For this reason, 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.
A variety of prizes are up for grabs. They include
Grand Prize: $250,000 USD. A single team will be designated the grand prize winner.
Regional First Runners-Up: $75,000 USD. Three teams from around the world (Americas, EMEAR and APJC) will be designated the regional first runners-up and will receive the said
prize.
Second Runners-Up: $50,000 USD. Three teams will be designated the second runners-up and will receive the said prize.
People’s Choice: $10,000 USD. The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive this prize.
Cisco Employees’ Choice: $15,000 USD. The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive this award.
Climate Impact & Regeneration Prize: $100,000 USD. A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
Climate Impact & Regeneration Prize Runners-Up: $50,000 USD. Four teams will be
designated as the winners of this prize.
HBCU Startup Prize: $50,000 USD. A single team will be designated as the winner of this
prize.
Similarly, in addition to a cash infusion to develop your solution, your solution 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
This Contest is open and offered only to
Individuals age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of registration (“Individual
Participant”‘),
Teams of up to five individuals age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of registration (“Team Participant”), and
Legal business entities (“Business Entity Participant”).
For More Information Visit the Official Scholarship Website:
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs