Cisco Research Open RFPs

About this program

Cisco Research is soliciting proposals under open RFPs to fund projects in strategic areas including quantum networks for distributed quantum computing and sensing, leveraging quantum networking to enhance classical applications, semiconductor reliability, and conference sponsorships. Funding supports work that advances Cisco’s networking and quantum-technology priorities and translates research into practical innovations. Eligible applicants are researchers and organizations (academia, industry, and startups) with relevant technical expertise; proposals must directly address the listed focus areas and conform to submission instructions on the Cisco Research RFP page. Applicants should monitor the RFP page for updates and newly added strategic interests.