Cisco LaunchPad

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Quick Answer

Cisco LaunchPad is a B2B Corporate Accelerator program designed to propel deep-tech startups working in disruptive technologies through grants, mentorship, and extensive tech and investor access.

Funding amount: Varies
Funding type: Grant
Provider: Cisco
Application deadline: Rolling
Location: Open to startups registered in India

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Cisco

San Jose · California · United States

Application Process

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Apply Online
Submit your startup application through the official Cisco LaunchPad portal during the open registration periods.
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How to apply

Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.

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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of startups does Cisco LaunchPad support?

Cisco LaunchPad primarily supports deep-tech startups that are developing disruptive B2B technologies. We look for innovative solutions in areas like Networking and Infrastructure, Security, IoT, AI & Machine learning, Image Processing, Video Analytics, and Healthcare-Specific Technologies. The program is designed for companies that have a strong technological foundation and are looking to scale their solutions through corporate collaboration.

What is the duration of the Cisco LaunchPad accelerator program?

The core accelerator program runs for a duration of six months. During this period, selected startups engage in intensive mentorship, tech integration, and ecosystem enabling events. After successful completion, startups become part of a robust alumni program offering continued support.

Does Cisco LaunchPad take equity from participating startups?

No, the grants provided during the Cisco LaunchPad accelerator are equity-free. While Cisco may choose to invest in or acquire a startup after the program if there's a strategic interest, this is not a condition for participation in the accelerator or for receiving the grants.

What kind of financial support is offered?

Selected startups receive a nominal grant at the beginning of the cohort. An additional grant may be provided at the end of the program, contingent on performance and achievement of agreed-upon milestones. The specific amounts of these grants are not publicly disclosed but are designed to support early-stage development and scaling.

Is relocation to Cisco's campus mandatory for the program?

While the program offers a world-class co-working space in the Cisco campus, strongly suggesting an on-site presence, the explicit mandate for relocation is not stated. However, to fully leverage the collaborative environment, direct access to Cisco technologies, and in-person mentorship, physical presence or frequent visits would be highly beneficial and is generally expected for intensive accelerator programs like this.

How often does Cisco LaunchPad accept applications?

Cisco LaunchPad conducts registrations and accepts applications twice a year. While there isn't a single fixed annual deadline, the program operates on a recurring intake model, allowing startups to apply during these biannual cycles.

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