Cisco

Cisco

Cisco is a global technology leader headquartered in San Jose, California, known for networking hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. In India, Cisco has a major presence with R&D centres in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and actively supports the Indian startup ecosystem through accelerator and partner programs.

Startup Programs in India

Cisco runs several innovation and startup programs:

• Cisco LaunchPad — Cisco's startup accelerator in Bengaluru providing mentorship, technology access, and go-to-market support for B2B tech startups
• Cisco Investments — Strategic investments in startups building on or complementary to Cisco's technology stack
• Cisco DevNet — Developer programs for startups building network, security, and cloud applications on Cisco platforms

What Startups Receive

• Access to Cisco technology, APIs, and cloud infrastructure
• Mentorship from Cisco product and engineering leaders
• GTM support and sales introductions within Cisco's enterprise customer base
• Potential pilot programs with Cisco and its enterprise customers
• Strategic investment consideration for B2B tech startups
• Co-marketing and visibility opportunities

Eligibility

B2B technology startups building in networking, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, IoT, or enterprise software. Startups should have a clear product and early customer traction.

Who Should Apply

Enterprise tech startups building solutions that complement or extend Cisco's technology ecosystem, especially in networking, security, and cloud-native applications.