One World. Unlimited Possibilities.The Imagine Cup is the world’s premier student technology competition. While competing for cash and prizes, students gain real life experiences, make new friends, and turn their ideas into reality. The brightest young minds join together and, using technology, tackle the toughest problems facing our world today. Let’s face it; the world could use a little changing. We live in difficult times with a ton of problems raining down on people every day. The real question is who is going to step up and do something about it? We think students have the power to make fundamental changes for our planet, through the use of technology. Everything that the world may become "someday" depends on the potential of our youth. The relationship that they have with technology enables them to dream in ways we never have before. Add technological resources to their dreams, and indeed, they hold the tools that can change the world. The Imagine Cup is their chance to show the world what they can do. Imagine Cup 2010Open to students around the world, the Imagine Cup is a serious challenge that draws incredible talent—and the competition is intense. The competition spans one year, beginning with local, regional, and online contests in the following five categories: - Software Design – The only competition run locally in countries/regions around the world, the Software Design competition will test the best programmers and thinkers to build software solutions that address the toughest problems facing our world today.
- Game Design – Competitors will build a complex and complete game experience by using Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.0, Microsoft Visual Studio, and/or Microsoft Silverlight.
- Digital Media – Competitors will create a Web video submission and use the Internet to share their point of view on issues in our global society.
- IT Challenge – Competitors will be tested on their knowledge of exactly how computer systems work. They will be asked to solve unique scenarios and address diverse customer needs.
- Embedded Development – Competitors go beyond the PC desktop and work in both hardware and software to build an exciting solution by using Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 plus a provided embedded platform.
The intensity of the work unites the competitors and motivates them to do their best work. The bonds formed here last well beyond the competition. The Imagine Cup 2010 Worldwide Finals will be hosted by Warsaw, Poland, next July. Finalists will come together in Warsaw to present their solutions to a prestigious judging panel. What new and exciting software solutions will emerge? Follow along on the exciting road to the Worldwide Finals through the Imagine Cup blog. Join the Imagine Cup CommunityStay connected to the Imagine Cup 2010 community! Become an Imagine Cup SponsorJoin the excitement by partnering with Microsoft and the Imagine Cup team on the eighth Imagine Cup competition. Learn about sponsorship opportunities (PDF file, 451.22 KB)
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