Challenge Yourself to Change the World.
There are many challenges faced by our world today and even in your local
communities. But did you ever imagine that you could help solve these
challenges? It’s true, you can! The Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012 Software Design
Competition is all about creating real-world applications and solutions that can
help make the world a better place. Using Microsoft tools and technology,
student competitors can unleash their ideas and technical talent to create
cutting-edge software applications. You and your team will develop, test, and
build your ideas into applications that can help solve some of the world’s
toughest problems, such as poverty, hunger, gender inequality, environmental
sustainability, and access to education and healthcare. We know you have the
knowledge, the passion, and the drive to make a difference. Sign up
and get started building your solution today!
Ready to Get Started?
We know you are excited, but before you start building the next software design
solution that benefits people around the globe, take a few minutes to read the
Software Design Rules and the
Imagine Cup Official Rules and Regulations.
Next:
Register and
sign up to compete in the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012 student technology
competition, using the steps on this page.
Returning to Imagine Cup? You can skip Step 1 and sign in now
at the top of the page with your email address and password from last year. You
still need to sign up for the Software Design Competition through your My
Profile page. Read the
Software Design Rules first but if you want to get
started now.
New to Imagine Cup? Follow these four steps and you are on your
way!
Step 1:
Register. We
need some basic information from you before you can get started.
Step 2: Sign up to compete in the Software Design Competition
through your My Profile page.
Step 3: Read the
Software Design Rules before you begin your project.
Step 4: Start building your solution!
Software Design Competition in Sri Lanka
Software Design Competition in Sri Lanka will consist of 3 competition rounds.
See the Timeline and the Competition Flow.
Your Mission: Create and submit a project as per the template
provided that is inspired by the
Imagine
Cup 2012 Theme – Imagine a world where technology helps solve the
toughest problems..
Need a Little Inspiration? Not sure which one of the world’s
toughest problems you want to solve? Get motivated by one of the eight
United Nations Millennium Development Goals. While these
are not required to be in your solution, the Imagine Cup offers these ambitious
challenges as a guide to promote change all around the world. Watch how the 2011
Software Design Winners Team Hermes,
Team
NoteTaker and Team Oasys, presented their solutions last July at the
Imagine Cup 2011 Worldwide Finals in New York City, USA. Next July, it could be
you on stage.
Listen to Captain Rob
Miles talk about competing in the Software Design Competition.
Follow the
Imagine Cup Blog to gain access to new training and resources
to help you with your project, read about past Imagine Cup competitors'
successes, and get tips from your captain.