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Cisco LaunchPad

Offers deep-tech startups a 6-month Cisco accelerator with a performance-based grant.

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Twice a year, Cisco runs a six-month cohort of six to eight deep-tech startups, supported by more than 100 internal and external mentors who advise on product and technology. Startups get a nominal grant at the start of the cohort, with a further grant at the end tied to performance during the program, alongside access to Cisco's own technology platform, business support services covering legal, tโ€ฆ

Cisco LaunchPad looks for deep-tech startups working in disruptive technology across networking and infrastructure, security, IoT, AI and machine learning, image processing, video analytics, and healthcare-specific technology. It runs as a B2B corporate accelerator aimed at co-creating solutions for the next wave of internet users.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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