Hi Friend! You said it right. Technology and technologically innovative solutions undoubtedly play a significant role in addressing severe social and environmental issues worldwide, benefiting some of the most vulnerable in society.
Well, a recent initiative by Cisco is inviting new business ideas that leverage technology for social impact from entrepreneurs around the world. Through their Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge, they are offering USD 1 Million in Prizes to All #TechForGood Startups.
This can be a platform and breakthrough opportunity for you to participate in this challenge and share your idea. Cisco seeks to inspire and empower a generation of global problem solvers who will not only survive – but drive and thrive – in our increasingly digital economy.
Have a look at the opportunity below:
Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021: $1 Million USD in Prizes
Deadline: 29-Jan-21
$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.
Prize Information
- $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 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.
- $25,000 USD Third Runners-Up: Three teams will be designated the third runners-up and will receive $25,000 USD each.
- $10,000 USD Fourth Runners-Up: Three teams will be designated the fourth 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.
- $10,000 USD Cisco Employees’ Choice: The finalist entry that receives the most votes will receive the Cisco Employees’ Choice Award.
