Deadline: July 1, 2022
Applications are now open for the 10G Challenge! 10G is the broadband network of the future that will deliver internet speeds of 10 gigabits per second, with the power and capacity to support whatever the future holds.
10G will offer speeds ten times faster than the fastest internet currently available. Think of all the technologies that have become possible since the days of dial up! The improved reliability, security, speed and latency of the 10G network mean that the future is just around the corner.
The 10G network will provide reliability, security, speed and low latency. Reliability ensures a stable internet connection regardless of the number of devices connected. Security means that you can always be sure your data is safe. Speed means that data can be delivered to the end user faster, making even more immersive experiences available. Low latency means these experiences will be seamless, without lag.
Categories
There are four categories: LIVE, WORK, LEARN and PLAY.
- The LIVE category, judged in part by Mayo Clinic, focuses on technologies that will improve healthcare.
- The WORK category, judged by Corning, focuses on technologies that can make us more productive professionals.
- The LEARN category, judged in part by Zoom, centers on technologies that make education easier and more effective.
- The PLAY category highlights technologies that will make entertainment more immersive.
Prizes
Six winners will be chosen: One Grand Prize Winner, one winner in each category and a People’s Choice Winner.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive:
- $100,000 USD cash prize
- The opportunity to present their technology at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022
- Air transportation, conference passes and hotel expenses for two, up to $5,000 USD
- Introduction to industry professionals at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022
- Various publicity through CableLabs
The four category winners will receive:
- $50,000 USD cash prize
- The opportunity to present their technology at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022
- Air transportation, conference passes and hotel expenses for two, up to $5,000 USD
- Introduction to industry professionals at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2022
- Various publicity through CableLabs
The People’s Choice Winner receives:
- $10,000 USD cash prize
Eligibility
You might be a good fit for The Challenge if you’re:
- You are a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec), age 18 or older.
- You have a vision for the future and the technology that will make it happen.
- Your technology would use 1G to 10G internet as a foundation.
- You are a technology company in the “incubator” stage and are looking for funding.
- You are a student, professor or class at a university looking to challenge yourself to innovate for the future.
- You are an innovator, a maker or someone who is working on the next big thing in your garage.
Application
Entering the contest is easy. To submit, fill out the application and share a 3-minute video about your technology, service or application. The final deadline to submit is July 1, 2022.
For more information, visit 10G Challenge.
