My Local Competition

There are many challenges faced by our world today and even in your local communities. But did you ever imagine that you could help solve these challenges? It’s true, you can! The Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012 Software Design Competition is all about creating real-world applications and solutions that can help make the world a better place. Using Microsoft tools and technology, student competitors can unleash their ideas and technical talent to create cutting-edge software applications. You and your team will develop, test, and build your ideas into applications that can help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, such as poverty, hunger, gender inequality, environmental sustainability, and access to education and healthcare. We know you have the knowledge, the passion, and the drive to make a difference. Sign up and get started building your solution today!

We know you are excited, but before you start building the next software design solution that benefits people around the globe, take a few minutes to read the Software Design Rules and the Imagine Cup Official Rules and Regulations. Check if your country/region is hosting a local Software Design Competition.

Next: Register and sign up to compete in the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012 student technology competition, using the steps on this page.

Returning to Imagine Cup? You can skip Step 1 and sign in now at the top of the page with your email address and password from last year. You still need to sign up for the Software Design Competition through your My Profile page. Read the Software Design Rules first but if you want to get started now, take a look below at what is required for Round 1.

New to Imagine Cup? Follow these four steps and you are on your way!

Step 1. Register. We need some basic information from you before you can get started.

Step 2. Sign up to compete in the Software Design Competition through your My Profile page.

Step 3. Read the Software Design Rules before you begin your project.
Step 4. Start building your solution!

Your Mission: Create and submit a Round 1 Preliminary Summary that is inspired by the Imagine Cup 2012 Theme – Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems. Round 1 submissions are due by 23:59 PM GMT+2 on 13 March 2012.