About Cisco Global Problem Solvers

Cisco is committed to positively impacting 1 billion people by 2025. As part of this, Cisco is seeking to inspire and empower a generation of global problem solvers who will not only survive – but drive and thrive in an ever-changing world. As technology continues to shape our world, it is becoming increasingly important to prepare future business leaders and workers with the right digital skills. Global Problem Solvers: The Series has been designed to do equip young people with these essential skills.

The challenge

The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge awards $1,000,000 USD in prizes to early-stage startups who are using technology for the benefit of people, society, or the planet.

Although students are too young to enter, the challenge could be used as the stimulus for a great class or school-based projects. To see previous winners and find out more about the project, head to cisco.innovationchallenge.com.