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CISCO Global Problem Solver Challenge 2027

Key Information

Organisation

Cisco Systems Inc.

Status

Open

Application Deadline

30 Dec 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

USD 1,000,000

About this Program

Awarding startups that use technology to solve the world most pressing social and environmental problems.

Benefits & What You Get

Share of $1M prize pool; technical support; visibility on Cisco platform.

Eligibility

Early-stage startups with a focus on digitizing for good.

Startups That Could Apply

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Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Vezeeta MENA's healthcare platform

Expensya Tunisia Tunisian tech success story

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

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