One world. Unlimited Possibilities.
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 it’s you. Students
have the power to make fundamental changes, through technology, for the world.
Everything that the world may become "someday" lies in your hands. As you look at
the road ahead, your relationship with technology enables you to dream in ways we
never have before. Add technological resources to your dreams and indeed you hold
the tools that can change the world. The Imagine Cup is your chance to show
the world what you can do.
Slash poverty and end hunger....
Protect our precious environment....
Prevent the spread of diseases....
Provide access to education for all....
Protect our precious environment....
Prevent the spread of diseases....
Provide access to education for all....
No matter which team comes up with the best solutions – the world wins.
Imagine Cup 2010 Worldwide Finals: Poland
Each year the Finals are held in a different city of the world. Past Worldwide Finals include Cairo, Egypt (2009); Paris, France (2008); Seoul, South Korea (2007); Delhi, India (2006); Yokohama, Japan (2005); Sao Paulo, Brazil (2004); and Barcelona, Spain (2003). The Imagine Cup 2010 Worldwide Finals will be held in Warsaw, Poland.
Step Up to the Challenge!
This idea of students changing the world is the recipe that inspired Microsoft to
create the Imagine Cup. What begins with a burst of inspiration and a lot of hard
work can become a future software breakthrough, a jump start for your career, or
a flourishing new industry. The Imagine Cup encourages young people to apply their
imagination, their passion, and their creativity to technology innovations that
can make a difference in the world – today. Now in its eighth year, the Imagine
Cup has grown to be a truly global competition focused on finding solutions to real
world problems. Take a minute to learn more about the Imagine Cup's
2010 Theme.
Open to students around the world, the Imagine Cup is a serious challenge that draws
incredible talent, and the competition is intense. The contest spans one year, beginning
with local, regional, and online contests. The finalists go on to attend the Worldwide
Finals held in a different location every year. The intensity of the work
brings students together, and motivates the competitors to give it their all. The
bonds formed here last well beyond the competition itself.
Competition Categories
Software Design
Does the idea of creating an application that can be used by real people around
the world challenge you? Consider entering the Software Design competition and show
the world what you can do. This is for the best programmers, thinkers, and solution
builders to go after the really tough problems. It’s a chance to start competing
locally, show off your skills and then hopefully advance to the global stage at
the Worldwide Finals. You and up to three friends form a team and apply your creative
genius to creating a solution inspired by the 2010 Theme. Create innovative software and service
solutions that unleash the power of technology to benefit your area or … the entire
planet.
Visit the Software Design competition page to learn more!
Mobile development
The Mobile Development category is embedded into Software Design. Students are challenged to develop software applications for mobiles that fits the 2010 theme, using Microsoft platform technologies such as Windows 7, Windows Live SDK, Silverlight, Azure and/or Windows MultiPoint Mouse SDK. You can choose to develop an application for any type of mobile.
Visit the Mobile Development competition page to learn more!
Embedded Development
Embedded devices are becoming smarter, more powerful, and woven seamlessly in to
our everyday lives. Get ready to go beyond the PC desktop and work in both hardware
and software to build an exciting solution using Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 plus
a provided embedded platform. Are you ready to push the envelope of where you can
apply embedded technology to improve the world around you?
Game Design
Game Design is where art and science come together. Through the Imagine Cup, you can learn and advance toward a career as a game developer or entrepreneur. Use 3D or 2D, make it multi-level or single player but don’t forget one crucial thing – you have to take on the 2010 Theme in your game. How about creating a game that is accessible for users with disabilities or an educational experience for children to learn about the environment? Join up to three of your friends and build a complex and full game experience, using Microsoft's XNA Game Studio 3.0, Visual Studio and/or Silverlight.
Visit the Game Design competition page to learn more!
Digital Media
The world sees video everywhere. Our photos are online for our friends to view
and every day we are checking out the latest cool media files. Today, you get
to be that someone. You and one friend team up to create a web video submission. Use
the internet to share your point of view, explain, and touch on issues in our global
society that relate to the 2010 Theme. Go big, go viral and get the world to stand
up and take notice of what you have to say. You’ll be judged not just on your
incredible video content, but also on the number of votes you receive.
Visit the Digital Media competition page to learn more!
Systems are behind everything technical thing we do: from a single computer to massive
enterprise infrastructures. The IT Challenge asks you to become a master at
making those systems work. You will be tested on your knowledge, faced with unique
scenarios and diverse customer needs to solve at every twist and turn. If you
make it to the end of this competition, you’ll attend the Worldwide Finals and be
announced as the best of the best in the industry.
Visit the IT Challenge competition page to learn more!
