Imagine Cup Competition

The competition’s overview page is here

One world. Unlimited possibilities.
Let’s face it — 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 world’s toughest problems. That’s 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, it’s your chance to use the power of technology to change the world—and have some fun while you’re at it.
You win. We all win.
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 yeah…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.