top 10 competitors Software Design

rank region registrants 1 BR 13672 2 IN 10522 3 CN 5476 4 DE 2951 5 FR 961 6 AF 594 7 IT 541 8 US 432 9 JP 430 10 PL 291

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The Software Design Invitational challenges students around the globe to explore their own creativity by using technology to solve what they consider to be challenging problems. Imagine Cup provides a theme but the competitors provide the genius behind innovative, dynamic, and powerful software applications. Using Microsoft tools and technology, competitors can unleash their ideas, their curiosities, and their talents towards creating usable software applications. Competitors are asked to demonstrate innovation on the .NET Framework and Windows platform but the possibilities only begin with these requirements. Globally, students in this invitational conceive, test, and build their ideas into applications that can change the world. Many former winners go on to start their own companies, work at major corporations, and even integrate their projects into how their schools approach teaching.

Competitors must check their Country's/Region's Software Development Invitational website for their local deadlines.

General Guidelines

• Teams of up to 4 individuals
• Theme: Imagine a world where “technology helps us to live healthier lives”
• Presentations and documentation at the WW finals must be in English, first and second rounds are subject to language requirement set by the Microsoft subsidiary you compete within.
• Click here for details on the contest guidelines.

Winner's Perspective Your idea doesn’t have to end when the competition does. Just look at last year’s Software Design winners from Russia. Team omniMusic was awarded first place in the 2005 Imagine Cup finals in Japan for developing a software solution that lets musicians from around the world perform together over the Internet. So think big! Your entry could be more than just a great idea; it could change your whole life! Check out the online chat with Stanislav Vonog to see his tips for discovering your winning idea.

Participation details for your country/region can be found by selecting your country/region here.

• First Place – $25,000
• Second Place – $15,000
• Third Place – $10,000
• Additional prizes – Competitors that achieve advancement to the worldwide finals will also receive travel and accommodations to attend the final competition in Delhi, India.