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| The industry's leading student technology competition is back and once again ready to invite talented young individuals to channel their skills, imagination and creativity towards technological innovations for a better tomorrow! |
| Celebrating its sixth year, the Imagine Cup has become a truly global competition dedicated to finding solutions for real world issues. If you have brilliant ideas and a desire to make a difference, this is your chance to show the world what you've got! Furthermore, you can network with some of the industry's movers and shakers, communicate with peers on an international level and win some serious prizes. This is an opportunity not to be missed! |
| Use the power of technology to change the world, and witness how you can make a difference. |
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| This year we are inviting tech-savvy students from around the world to accept the challenge of contributing to the mission of saving our world for future generations. The theme this year is "Imagine a world where technology enables a sustainable environment." > Step up to the challenge. |
Final Champion will advance to the Microsoft Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in Paris, France!
Each team is required to submit a project proposal on or before 15th Feb, 2008, which explains the solution and how it relates to the theme this year. Please submit your proposal to hkic@microsoft.com. Finalists will be invited to join the First Round Presentation. > Download Proposal Template
The Imagine Cup Consultation Session will be held on 10th December, for more information and registration, please send email to hkic@microsoft.com.
Reference materials from the seminar held on 17th November, 2007 are now available. > View details.
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| The Software Design Invitational challenges students around the globe to test, and build their creative ideas into applications that can change the world by protecting our environment. This is the only Imagine Cup invitational that is run locally. Once you win your regional finals you will advance to the Microsoft Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in Paris, France in August 2008. |
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| General Guidelines |
| Teams of up to 4 individuals |
| Team members may come from different schools |
| Presentations and documentation must be in English |
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| Who Can Enter? |
| Anyone who is 16 years of age or older at the time of entry, and is actively enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at an accredited educational institution that grants high-school or college/university/postgraduate (or equivalent) degrees any time between January 1st, 2008 and May 1st, 2008. PhD students are also welcomed; however, you are not allowed to use your research work for your application unless it is equally accessible to all Imagine Cup competitors around the world. |
| Prizes |
| Final Local Champion: Cash Prize of HKD 12,000 plus travel and accommodation to attend the Worldwide Final competition in Paris, France where you can get a shot at some great cash prizes: USD 15,000 for winning the Software Design Worldwide Finals and additional cash prizes for winning any of the other 8 Worldwide Invitationals! |
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| 1st Local runner up: Cash Prize of HK 10,000 |
| 2nd Local runner up: Cash Prize of HK 8,000 |
| All projects must include at least 2 Required Elements and 2 Optional Elements. |
| Required Elements of your project |
| Implement or consume a XML Web Service |
| Design project on .NET Framework 2.0 or later |
| Use of Visual Studio family (Express, Standard, or Team System) for development |
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| Download a FREE copy of Visual Studio Express Edition at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx |
| Optional Elements of your project |
| Implement or use a PopFly Block |
| Microsoft Interoperability techniques |
| Windows Live SDK |
| British Telecom SDK |
| Mobile device |
| .NET Compact Framework |
| ASP .NET |
| SQL Server |
| Imagine Cup sponsor resources |
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Registration |
| Mid Nov |
Microsoft SeminarAll Imagine Cup registrants will be invited to join a one-day bootcamp organized by Microsoft. Experienced trainer will demonstrate and explain how you could make use of various Microsoft technologies and tools to develop your project. View Details > |
| November |
Consultation Session
Each team can choose to come to Microsoft and consult our Application Platform Architects' comments on your Imagine Cup project and concepts.
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| 15 February, 2008 |
Registration DeadlineEach team is required to submit a project proposal on or before 15 Feb, 2008 explaining the solution and how it relates to the theme of this year. Please submit your proposal to hkic@microsoft.com. Finalists will be invited to join the First Round Presentation. Download Proposal Template |
| End of February, 2008 |
First Round Competition - Project Concepts Presentation
First Round Finalists will be invited to present their project concepts at Microsoft Hong Kong. The presentation will last 20 minutes followed by a 10 minutes Q&A session. Second Round finalists will be announced within one week.
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| End of February to Early March, 2008 |
Hands-on training will be provided to Second Round Finalists |
| May, 2008 |
Second Round Competition - Project Presentation and DemonstrationEach Second Round Finalist Team is required to submit a sample application, with an overview document explaining the solution and how it relateds to the theme of this year. The deliverables are as follows:
| - | Application executables and readme files |
| - | Project specification with no more than 5 pages |
| - | One page executive summary |
| - | Visual representation of system architecture. |
Each team is required to email their project to hkic@microsoft.com before 1 May. After the submission of project, teams are required to present and demonstrate their project in front of judge panel and guests. The presentation will last 20 minutes followed by a 10 minutes Q&A session. Presentation and demonstration will be held in mid May and the Final Round Finalists will be announced before end of May. |
| End of May, 2008 |
Annoucement of Final Round Finalists |
| End of May, 2008 |
Final Round Competition and Award Ceremony |
| Early to Mid of Angust, 2008 |
Worldwide Final in Paris, France |
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| * Please note that the above dates are only a guide. Confirmed dates will be announced shortly. |
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Microsoft Seminar was successfully held on 17th November, 2007!
All Imagine Cup registrants were invited to join a one-day bootcamp organized by Microsoft. Experienced trainer had demonstrated and explained how the participants could make use of various latest Microsoft technologies and tools to develop their project.
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Materials from the seminar are now available to download:
| Microsoft Development Platform Introduction |
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| Web Application Development Introduction |
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| Building Rich Client Experience |
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| Next Generation User Experience |
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| You can also step up to the Worldwide Challenges by taking part in the following 9 Invitationals: |
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Technology Solutions |
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Software Design:
Explore your own creativity by using technology to solve what you consider to be challenging problems. Final Champion will advance to the Microsoft Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals in Paris, France in August 2008. View Details > |
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Embedded Development:
Create a team of 2-4 competitors, with a faculty mentor, to build a working prototype of a device by using Windows CE and the hardware provided that will have an impact on solving some of our world's toughest problems. View Details > |
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Game Development:
This year's "Xbox 360 Games for Change Challenge" will represent the first time a game development category has been available during the Imagine Cup. Using Microsoft's ground-breaking new XNA Game Studio Express, competing students can create a game that is not only entertaining but also has a social message about creating a sustainable environment. View Details > |
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Project Hoshimi - Programming Battle:
Compete directly online with people across the world to see who can create the fastest program in 3D to save the day. View Details > |
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IT Challenge:
Develop, deploy and maintain IT systems that are efficient, functional, robust and secure. View Details > |
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Algorithm:
Go through a series of brain teasers, coding challenges and algorithm puzzles designed to test the sharpest of minds. View Details > |
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Photography:
Capture a series of still photos that tell a story and draws an emotional response from their audience towards the theme of sustainable environment. View Details > |
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Short Film:
From concept and storyboard, to footage and editing, Short Film competitors must be able to put it all together and move an audience. View Details > |
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Interface Design:
To create useful and compelling user interfaces that are unique and forward thinking that connects to the 2008 theme of the Imagine Cup. View Details > |
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| If you have any more questions, email us at hkic@microsoft.com or please contact Microsoft Customer Service Hotline at (852) 2388 9600 for Hong Kong local call, or Macau toll-free number at 0800-760. |
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| Terms & Conditions |
| 1 | Entry is only open to Hong Kong and Macau residents. |
| 2 | Each team member should fill in their own registration form individually stating his or her team name and project name. |
| 3 | Winners' names, school names, project names and photos will be posted on this website. |
| 4 | Microsoft Hong Kong reserves the right to select the final winner. |
| 5 | For enquiries, please contact Microsoft Customer Service Hotline at (852) 2388 9600 for Hong Kong local call, or Macau toll-free number at 0800-760. |
| 6 | Microsoft Hong Kong reserves the final discretion on all disputes. These terms and conditions may be subject to change by Microsoft Hong Kong without prior notice. |
| 7 | At Microsoft, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Microsoft uses the information you provide on this form to notify you of important information about Imagine Cup related information, our products, upgrades and enhancements, and to send you information about other Microsoft products and services. Microsoft will not share the information you provide with third parties (except Microsoft affiliates or agents or vendors) without your permission except where necessary to complete the services or transactions you have requested, or as required by law. If you would like more information about Microsoft Hong Kong data privacy policy, please go to http://www.microsoft.com/hk/privacy. |
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