Lets face it the the world needs help. The kind of help that
happens when you take the top young minds from around the globe and turn
them loose on solving the worlds toughest problems. Thats what the
Imagine Cup is all about. This is your chance to innovate and create,
show the world what you've got, and win some serious prizes. Simply put,
its your chance to use the power of technology to change the world and
have some fun while youre at it.
Imagine Cup contestants have the chance to give their ideas exposure,
make critical contacts, and feel a true sense of friendship with people
around the world. Want more? Well, if you make it to the worldwide
finals, you'll also score an all-expense paid trip to Seoul, Korea, and
a shot at some great cash prizes: $8,000 for winning one of eight
invitationals or even $25,000 for winning the Software Design
invitational. Help the world and win money? It doesn't get any better
than that.
What does education mean to you?
The theme of this year's Imagine Cup is "Imagine a world where
technology enables a better education for all." We invite you to
take on the challenge of using technology to improve education around
the world. For some this may mean ensuring equal access to education
around the world. For others it may mean the next great breakthrough in
science, medicine or even art. Anyway you look at it, you get to decide
how technology can help solve this problem for yourself, your country,
and even the planet.
Nine ways to step up to the challenge.
The Imagine Cup started four years ago, and already more than 100,000
students from over 100 countries and regions have competed. This year,
more students than ever will be looking for victory in the nine
competitions set up under three main categories, each reflecting this
year's theme. To learn about the different competition categories check
out the links to the right.
