Let’s face it: the world could use a little changing. 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. 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. Take a minute to learn more about the Imagine Cup's 2010 Theme.
So…what are you waiting for? Talk about the Imagine Cup with your friends, form a team, and brainstorm ideas that could change the world. Register today and sign up for one of the following 5 competitions:
Software Design
Does the idea of creating an application that can be used by real people around the world challenge you? 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. Create innovative software and service solutions that unleash the power of technology to benefit your area or … the entire planet. Find the competition in your country/region. If you do not see your country/region listed, contact us.
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. Build a complex and full game experience, using Microsoft's XNA Game Studio 3.0, Visual Studio and/or Silverlight.
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 form a team and 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.
IT Challenge
Systems are behind everything technical 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.
Embedded Development
This competition challenges students to go beyond the PC desktop and work in both hardware and software to build an embedded solution using Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and a provided embedded platform. Are you ready to push the envelope of where you can apply embedded technology to improve the world around you?
Watch the excitement and introduction of Warsaw, Poland, as the host of the Imagine Cup 2010 Worldwide Finals next July.
Stay Connected to the Imagine Cup 2010 Community! 
- The Imagine Cup 2010 Team
Check out these other student resources to download free software, ignite your career in IT and interact with the global student community.
