Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020
FBE UG Students are cordially invited to participate in the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020.
About the Challenge [FLYER]
The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020 is a worldwide search for early stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and benefit society as well as the environment. This competition is open to individuals and teams of students from any university. It offers $350,000 USD to 14 winners and asks for a 90-second video about the digital technology you created and how it benefits people, society, or the planet.
Register to Participate
Students can participate as an individual or as part of a team. Teams may have a maximum of 5 members. Individuals, or at least half of a team’s members, must be currently enrolled as students or have received a degree (undergraduate or graduate) after March 1, 2018. If you are registering as part of a team, your team leader will need to register first and then you can register using your email address. For detailed eligibility requirements, please visit Rules page.
Prepare your Submission
There will be two distinct submission rounds.
Round one application opens now and closes on January 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm. To prepare your submission, you will need to complete an online questionnaire, which will cover the following topics:
- Defining the problem you are solving
- Explaining the solution, including:
- Its benefits and how it uses IoT or digital technologies
- How it is unique and will be taken to market
- Risks associated with the solution
- 90-second pitch video of team member(s) explaining the solution
- Additional supporting documentation:
- Contact information for faculty advisor
- Proof of eligibility (student or degree status)
Once you are ready, click here to register and prepare your submission.
Please check your entry for completeness and ensure your video does not exceed 90-seconds. Also, do not use unlicensed images, music, or video content in your submission. Judges evaluate submissions and are looking for ideas that are especially innovative and clearly articulate the use of technology, feasibility, and scale of impact.
On March 11, 2020, Semi-Finalists will be invited via email to submit a more detailed proposal.
The round two application opens on March 11, 2020 at 10am and closes on April 3, 2020 at 5pm. Finalists will be announced on May 5, 2020.
In addition to the information provided in round one, the online questionnaire for semi-finalists will include the following sections:
- Problem and solution summary explanation (up to 250 words, will be posted for public voting if chosen as finalist)
- Detailed technical overview of solution
- Dependencies
- Timeline for the next 12-24 months
- Addressable market
- Financial model
- Team bios
Be sure to check that your content meets the submission guidelines, or your entry will be disqualified. It is also important to check for completeness, appropriate content, video length, and unlicensed images, music, or video. If your expanded application is not submitted by the deadline, it will not be considered.
Disclaimer:
1) Our Faculty will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this Competition.
2) The data collected through the online application is solely administered by the organizer. The Faculty shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.