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Cisco opens global IoT competition to Philippine startups

Cisco recently announced the Internet of Things Innovation Grand Challenge for startup businesses.

Cisco recently announced the Internet of Things Innovation Grand Challenge for startup businesses. This global open competition aims to recognize, promote and accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technologies and products created by startup businesses that will contribute to the growth and evolution of the Internet of Things.

“The IoT Grand Challenge serves as a platform for innovative Filipino entrepreneurs to leverage their talent and creativity to come up with revolutionary ways to secure the Internet of Things,” said Mario Luis Castaneda, Country Manager for Cisco in the Philippines. “We are proud to support talented and globally competitive leaders as they share their vision of more secure connected devices in the Philippines and around the world.”

Through the Internet of Things Innovation Grand Challenge, Cisco seeks to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs and startups that are developing technologies in areas of applications, analytics, management and connectivity. Submissions begin April 21 through July 1 at www.cisco.com/go/iotchallenge with the winners of the competition selected during 2014 Internet of Things World Forum in Chicago and the top three winners will share US $250,000 in prize money that can be used to jumpstart new and existing businesses that contribute to the Internet of Things industry.

In addition to the cash prizes, Cisco will also provide winners with mentoring, training and access to business expertise from Cisco and other supporting organizations. The winners will also be provided with the opportunity to develop, test and pilot new technologies, plus potential investment and partnering opportunities in the future.

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In ASEAN, the start-ups will also have mentoring from the EPIC team (with guidance available in local languages) with the opportunity to have their submission showcased at Cisco’s regional HQ in Singapore. EPIC (Enabling Platform Innovation Centre) is a technology center designed to help showcase innovative technologies in Asia to customers and partners in the region.

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