The world’s premier student technology competition, Imagine Cup is one way Microsoft is encouraging 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 fifth year, the Imagine Cup has grown to be a truly global competition focused on finding solutions to real world issues. In 2007, more than 100,000 students from 100 countries entered the Imagine Cup competition.
The 2008 Theme: The Environment
This year, Microsoft is calling on young programmers, artists and technologists around the world to "imagine a world where technology enables a sustainable environment." We’re challenging students to bring their ideas to life in a multifaceted competition that comprises nine categories, each catering to a different technological or artistic affinity. Students’ work will reflect valuable, real world solutions, while giving them the opportunity to compete for cash prizes. When coupled with the power of technology the potential of young people is unlimited and the ideas they develop for the Imagine Cup could significantly improve the lives of millions of people around the world. In this competition, everyone wins. The 2008 World Finals will be held in
Who can enter the Imagine Cup?
You are eligible to enter any invitational that is a part of this Contest if you meet the following requirements at the time of registration:
- You are 16 years of age or older.
- You are actively enrolled as a student at an accredited educational institution that grants high-school or college/university (or equivalent) degrees any time between January 1, 2007 and May 31, 2008.
- You are not an employee or intern of Microsoft Corporation, or an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary.
- You are not involved in any part of the execution or administration of this Contest between.
- You are not an immediate family member of (parent, sibling, spouse, child) or household member of a Microsoft employee, an employee of a Microsoft subsidiary, or a person involved in any part of the administration and execution of this Contest.
- You are not a resident of any of the following countries:
- If you are a Microsoft campus representative (such as Microsoft Student Partners http://student-partners.com/) and you meet the eligibility criteria set forth above, you may enter, but you are prohibited from using Microsoft property or resources, including without limitation, Microsoft networks, hardware tools and technology resources and/or the counsel of Microsoft employees, in connection with the creation or execution of your entry.
Competition Categories
Below is a list of the 2008 Competition invitationals.
- Software Design
- Embedded Development
- Game Development
- Project Hoshimi
- IT Challenge
- Algorithm
- Photography
- Short Film
- Interface Design
