6 MONTHS 20+ EVENTS 40+ ADVISORS
Cisco and our industry ecosystem are here to help
We are a startup incubation program building strategic relationships with early-stage entrepreneurs who are about to reshape our industry’s future through truly disruptive technologies.
STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT
You will gain access to Cisco engineering, product and go-to-market teams most relevant to your technology. You will collaborate towards a shared engineering or business outcome.
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR
From Day 1, you will be supported and guided by a Cisco executive sponsor to maximize the value of your incubation experience. He/she will be your chief advocate inside Cisco and our global partner ecosystem.
SCALING YOUR BUSINESS
You will be able to scale your revenue and customer base through Cisco’s customer network, partner ecosystem and go-to-market channels.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND POTENTIAL STRATEGIC FUNDING
You will receive financial support to cover your costs* of participating in our 6-month program. In addition, you will be assessed as a potential candidate for strategic funding from Cisco.
*Subject to our program policy
Meet our startup family
We have a proven track record of helping early-stage startups just like yours
succeed. Find the right customers with us and achieve your product vision.
Full support every step of the way
We offer co-working spaces, software tools and other resources from Cisco to help you maximize the value of your incubation experience.
Co-Working Spaces
Set up shop at one of our co-working spaces in Silicon Valley worry-free. We offer you free** co-working spaces so that you can focus on developing your product and growing your business. Looking for somewhere closer to home? We’ve got you covered. Check out our partner locations in San Diego, Chicago, Boston and Vienna (Austria).
**Certain taxes may apply
Growth-hack your startup with Cisco
EIR events designed for you
Networking events
Private lunches and mixers with Silicon Valley’s top VCs
Marketing and PR opportunities
Topical speaker events
Our speaker events bring legal, marketing/PR and other startup experts to you for workshops and more.
Legal issues
for startups
When and how to
raise Series A
How to
bootstrap
Tips on
approaching VCs
How to work with corporate strategic partners
Public relations 101
Team culture as a competitive advantage
Our executive sponsors and
advisors help you succeed
From Day 1, every startup gets paired with a Cisco executive sponsor, his/her team and a network of advisors from Silicon Valley and beyond. They are your biggest advocates throughout your incubation with us.
Our advisors pay it forward
Our team of over 40 advisors are here to offer their expertise, support and know-how.
Work with you to understand your business and technology.
Jointly identify opportunities for collaboration and co-creation with Cisco.
Advise you on strategy and best practices to build relationships with Cisco teams and partners.
Execute on joint engineering and go-to-market opportunities, often involving Cisco partners and customers.
Cisco EIR VC Circle (US)
We leverage our relationships with some of the top VCs in Silicon Valley to help you grow.
CiscoEIR@ Incubation Partners
Through our CiscoEIR@ programs, we partner with local incubators and jointly support startups in innovation hubs outside Silicon Valley.
Cisco EIR Program Affiliates
We partner with leading startup community organizations, experts and technology providers.
We provide global opportunities
Our global footprint and local incubation partners allow you to innovate with us wherever you are (well, almost!)
