Deadline: February 11, 2022.

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. 

ELIGIBILITY

1. 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”)
3. Legal business entities (“Business Entity Participant”).

PRIZES

1. $250,000 USD Grand Prize: A single team will be designated the grand prize winner.
2. $75,000 USD Regional First Runners-Up: Three teams from Americas, EMEAR and APJC will be designated the regional first runners-up and will receive $75,000 USD each.
3. $50,000 USD Second Runners-Up: Three teams will be designated the second runners-up and will receive $50,000 USD each.
4. $10,000 USD People’s Choice: The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award.
5. $15,000 USD Cisco Employees’ Choice: The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the Cisco Employees’ Choice Award.

SPECIAL PRIZES

1. $100,000 USD Climate Impact & Regeneration Prize: A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
2. $50,000 USD Climate Impact & Regeneration Prize Runners-Up: Four teams will be designated as the winners of this prize
3. $50,000 USD HBCU Startup Prize: A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize

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