Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022

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Eligibility If your solution uses digital technology to positively impact society or the environment, consider entering. Areas of impact include, but are not limited to, critical human needs like water or food security, healthcare, financial inclusion, education, accessibility, and the environment. For detailed eligibility requirements, please click here.

Deadline February 11, 2022

Prizes Total prize purse of $1 Million USD; Including $300K USD for Climate Impact & Regeneration and a $50K USD for any student or alumni of a Historically Black College or University.

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Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Competition

Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Competition

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Eligibility The Competition is open to all startups located in any state or country in the world that meet the Grow-NY definition of ‘Food and Agricultural Field’, are early-stage, and have a scalable business model. To be eligible for the Competition, an applicant must be a registered, formative stage business entity that can enter into the Investment Agreement, such as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC),that meets two or more of the following criteria:

  • Less than seven years from date of formal organization

  • Has its first product or service in testing or pilot production

  • Pre-revenue or early revenue

  • Has a leadership team working towards commercialization and profitability.

Deadline July 15, 2021

Prizes One grand prize of $1 million, two $500,000 prizes, four $250,000 prizes.

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INNOKIND People of Innovation

INNOKIND People of Innovation

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Eligibility The competition for innovative ideas is open to anyone, from industrial professionals to academicians, from students to park visitors, and from suppliers to investors — all persons interested in creating unique, new solutions and ideas for improving the amusement park experience

Deadline June 30, 2021

Prize $20,000 USD

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SyncUp Colorado Challenge

SyncUp Colorado Challenge

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Eligibility Partnerships should consist of two or more cross-sector organizations that agree to cooperate and advance mutual interests. Partnering organizations can include, but are not limited to: Small, medium, and enterprise employers, School districts and local school leaders, Postsecondary institutions, Nonprofit organizations and associations, For-profit companies, Government leaders and state agencies. To be eligible, partnerships must be either: a new or existing partnership looking to pilot a new solution for young Coloradans ‍or ‍a new or existing partnership seeking to scale an existing solution to new young Coloradans, and have at least one Colorado-based partner.

Deadline June 1, 2021

Prizes A scale award of up to $2 Million and a seed award of up to $350K, with a total prize pool of $5 Million.

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CTIA Wireless Foundation – 2021

CTIA Wireless Foundation – 2021

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Eligibility Applicants must assume one of the following legal statuses and be registered in the United States as one of the following: a nonprofit organization; a for-profit enterprise with a demonstrated commitment to social good; or a B-Corporation. Individuals are not eligible to apply – please see the website for more details.

Deadline April 6, 2021, at 11:59 pm ET

Prizes $175,000 total prize pool - please see website for more information.

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GENIUS NY 4 Business Competition: 2021

GENIUS NY 4 Business Competition: 2021

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Eligibility ​

  1. Businesses must be a startup or an existing business with less that $500,000 per year in revenue.

  2. Businesses must be seeking outside equity capital.

  3. Business focus must be in the broader categories of:

    • Unmanned systems, IoT, big data, robotics, AI

Deadline March 31, 2021

Prizes The program provides startups the tools they need for success, including stipends, incubator space, resources, programming, advisors and connections.

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Future Play Design Challenge

Future Play Design Challenge

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Eligibility Startups, entrepreneurs, and designers within playful learning and children as the key target group

Deadline March 26, 2021

Prizes The winner will receive a ½ year period of special designed training within child-centric ethical co-creation in innovation & design, personal mentorship with industry & research professionals, membership of a playful entrepreneurship network, office space, and an extraordinary pitching opportunity with LEGO Ventures after maturing the business idea in 6 months of training

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