Software Design

You? Change the world? Yes you can!

Poverty. Hunger. Education. Environment. Health. There are many challenges facing our world today, but did you ever imagine you could help solve them? It's true. The Software Design competition is all about you (yes you!) creating real-world applications and solutions that can help people and communities around the globe.

 

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Don't just sit there, start solving.

We know you have the knowledge, passion, and drive to make a difference. But if you need some ideas to get started, check out the Imagine Cup 2011 theme or get inspired by the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. And while your Software Design solution may help people for years to come, the deadline for registering won't last. So, what are you waiting for?

Here's how it works.

Grab Your Smartest Friends

You and up to three friends form a team that will try to impress our panel of judges. Oh, and you might want to ask a mentor to guide your team along the way. Just a tip—you can thank us later.

Ask Yourself, "What's the Next Big Idea?"

Start by reading the theme for Imagine Cup 2011. Then, collaborate on how you can get creative to develop a software application using at least one of the products in the Visual Studio family (Express, Standard, Professional, or Team System) to help change the world.

Try to Make It Another Round

If your team advances to the Worldwide Finals, you’ll be asked to create up to three 20-minute live presentations of your software application to a panel of judges. Plus, you’ll also participate in a 15-minute question and answer session per presentation.

Winners, Take a Bow

If your team has what it takes, you'll take home some well-deserved recognition, some new skills, and cash prizes! The first place winner will receive U.S.$25,000, to be equally divided among each registered member of your team. The second place winner will be rewarded with U.S.$10,000, also divided equally. And for third place, the prize is U.S.$5,000!