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Imagine Cup Challenges are ready for you!

We invite aspiring game developers, ages 9 to 18, to learn coding by developing a video game with Kodu, an easy-to-learn, game-creation toolkit and programming language available for free download on Windows-based PCs. Learn more >>
Women are changing both athletics and technology around the world. Code an amazing app for sports, fitness, or athletics and your team of up to four women students could win cash and a trip to Seattle. Learn more>>

World Finals Challenges

The deadline to enter these has passed, but if you’re already competing then we’ve got the calendars, details, and resources you need!

Windows 8

Apps

Windows

Azure

Windows

Phone

The next generation of the world’s OS is available now with a whole new app marketplace and touchscreen slates. Get the first-mover advantage and ship something everyone will see.

Azure is expanding with new services and options. Compete in the Azure challenge and get free access to all the new tech so you can transform your app!

In your pocket and on the move, Windows Phone has a great marketplace where apps meet audience. And Windows Phone 8 adds native code support!

1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $3,000

1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $3,000

1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $3,000

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Brain Games Calendar

March 4-15, 2013
March: World Citizenship Quiz 2!

April 1-12, 2013
April: Games Quiz 2!

May 15, 2013
Brain Games sweepstakes winner announced at ImagineCup.com

July 8-11, 2013
Worldwide Finals in St. Petersburg, Russia

Women’s Athletics App Challenge Calendar

June 14, 2013
Submission deadline.

July 22, 2013
Winner announced.

September, 2013
Winning team flies to Seattle.
(Dates TBD.)