To bring real change to our world, we need bright ideas. So we're challenging New Zealand students to enter the Software Design Competition of the 2010 Imagine Cup and come up with concept ideas that use technology to solve the world's toughest issues.

If you make it to the world finals, you'll score a trip to Poland plus the chance to win up to $25,000 USD in cash!

Dreamspark Award - $1,000 on a Prezzy Card for 3 most Creative Ideas!

WIN cash for putting your creative idea on paper. Register for the competition and download the proposal template, complete the proposal with your idea that could solve the world's toughest problems today using technolgy and have the chance to make it a reality and win some great prizes including 3 x $1000 Cash Prizes.

We are challenging YOU as industry professionals to work with the top 20 student teams between December 2009 and March 2010 to further strengthen their innovative solution.

This is your chance to partner with passionate and talented students, help them realise their potential and get the opportunity to change the world!

If you are interested in becoming an Imagine Cup Industry Mentor please email the NZ Imagine Cup Team before the 16th of November, or join us on Facebook and stay tuned to the latest updates.

We look forward to your participation in Imagine Cup 2010!

Mentor Overview.pdf

• Register and go in the draw to win either an HP Net Book, XBOX360 Console or 1 of 5 copies of Microsoft Flight Simulator
• Dreamspark Award - Top 3 Most Creative Ideas - $1,000 on a Prezzy Card each
• Top 20 Proposals each receive a Microsoft Prize Pack for each team member, this will include a bag, t-shirt, and Microsoft Mouse
   
• 4th Place: Microsoft Desktop 4000 for each team member
• 3rd Place: XBOX360 Console for each team member + $1,000 on a PrezzyCard
• 2nd Place: HP Net Book for each team member + $2,000 on a Prezzy Card
• 1st Place: All expenses paid Trip to Poland to attend the World Wide Finals for each team member + $3,000 on a Prezzy Card

Register today to receive the Imagine Cup Newsletter with the latest updates and news. By registering, you also go in the draw to win one of either a Net Book, XBOX360 or 1 of 5 Copies of Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Overview.pdf

Proposal Template.doc

Note: You need to be already registered on the www.imaginecup.com site and select the option to compete in the Software Design Challenge before uploading your entry. More information on how to submit your proposal can be found here.

• Ending poverty and hunger?
• Achieving universal education?
• Promoting gender equality?
• Reducing child mortality?
• Combating HIV/AIDS?
• Ensuring environmental sustainability?
• Developing global partnerships?

For inspiration, see the United Nations Millenium Development Goals.