Submission Deadline: February 21, 2025
This is your opportunity to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence and create solutions that drive business outcomes while addressing economic, social or environmental challenges.
We’re looking for cutting-edge ideas that leverage AI to make a real impact. Whether it’s in education, sustainability, hybrid work, cybersecurity, healthcare, or critical infrastructure, your solution could be the one that transforms the way we live and work.
Cisco is committed to driving innovation, economic value and growth. Win up to $300,000 of in-kind funding towards the resources, services and equipment needed to make your innovation project a reality.
There will be up to three (3) winners in total.
We encourage submissions where AI can be leveraged as a tool to solve challenges, improve experiences and accelerate growth. While we welcome submissions that focus on any challenge from any industry, we have a few areas of interest:
The Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program represents Cisco's strategic commitment to fostering digital transformation on a global scale. Operating in 50 countries, this initiative is a collaborative effort that unites government leaders and the private sector to create communities that are not only sustainable and secure but also inclusive, with a foundation built on ethical and innovative technological solutions. At the heart of the CDA program is the implementation of our 'Proof of Concept' projects. These projects are designed to showcase the tangible benefits that technology can deliver within specific environments, encompassing the critical elements of People, Process, and Technology.
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