Cisco Partner Summit 2023 marks a significant moment\u2014and the ideal stage for us to proudly unveil the victors of Cisco\u2019s sixth annual global Partner Innovation Challenge<\/a>. It\u2019s an opportunity to shine \u2026 Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cisco Partner Summit 2023 marks a significant moment\u2014and the ideal stage for us to proudly unveil the victors of Cisco\u2019s sixth annual global Partner Innovation Challenge<\/a>. It\u2019s an opportunity to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the remarkable innovation flowing from the exceptional talent within our partner community.<\/p>\n

A Global Phenomenon<\/h2>\n

The Partner Innovation Challenge, which made its debut in 2018, has rapidly evolved into a global sensation. Partners of varying sizes and scopes hailing from an astonishing 96 countries have collectively received over $3.3 million USD in rewards. This year\u2019s competition was a fierce battle of skill and creativity, with a whopping 68% surge in new partner submissions compared to the previous year. What\u2019s more, individual enrollments soared by an incredible 198%, and team submissions witnessed a staggering 55% surge year over year.<\/p>\n

This remarkable growth vividly showcases the immense creativity, expertise, and unwavering passion that courses through our partner technical community. The solutions brought to the fore this time around are nothing short of revolutionary. Our open platform empowers partners to craft unique APIs and solutions, delivering substantial value to customers and carving out their own niche in the market. The Partner Innovation Challenge underscores our unwavering belief in the critical importance of early collaboration in our journey with partners and customers as we turn possibilities into realities.<\/p>\n

Partnership with Purpose<\/h2>\n

This year\u2019s new award category, Partnering for Purpose<\/a>, provided partners with an additional avenue to garner recognition and funding for their investments. An overwhelming 88% of all submissions fell under this exciting category. It\u2019s truly heartwarming to witness our partners spearheading innovation that transcends business goals to support social and environmental causes, which ultimately translates into tangible business benefits.<\/p>\n

The Partnering for Purpose category offers up to four $25,000 (USD) prizes for the most outstanding partner submissions aligned with the following themes: Digital Inclusion, Employee Experience and Economic Empowerment, Climate Change and Environmental Stewardship, and Crisis Response and Critical Human Need.<\/p>\n