Submissions will continue to be accepted after 2/28/2008. Qualifying entries will be placed into the People's Choice Gallery. Entrants will be notified when the new contest round is announced.



Microsoft Announces Theme and Location of Worldwide Finals for Imagine Cup 2008

Imagine Cup is one way Microsoft is encouraging young people to apply their imagination, their passion and their creativity to technology innovations that can make a difference in the world - today. Now in it's fifth year, the Imagine Cup has grown to be a truly global competition focused on finding solutions to real world issues. For more information click here.


prize
Monthly People's Choice Award
The People's Choice Award is open for submissions! Each month, the
entry with the most votes in our Gallery receives a People's Choice Award.
People's Choice Award-winning companies will be featured on the Home page and Winners page on The Ingenuity Point site.

Period 1 and 2 Awards
Gold Ingenuity Point Awards
At the end of each contest period, our judging panel will choose their favorite software solution from each of the 3 Verticals. A total of 6 Gold Ingenuity Point Awards will be presented over the course of the year. The recipients of this award will receive:

  • $25,000-$50,000+ in marketing, PR and video production.
  • A video documentary. We'll film a video about your company and the impact your technology is having on the world. This story will be featured in The Ingenuity Point Showcase. There, both peers and prospective clients can check out your great work. This exposure will help establish your company's presence in the worldwide market, and may help you secure new customers!
  • A written feature story. In addition to the video, you'll receive a feature story detailing your successful solution to share with clients.
  • Microsoft marketing exposure. We'll announce winners to our international Microsoft audience.
Platinum Ingenuity Point Award
At the end of the entire contest, we'll name one grand-prize winner from the 6 Gold Ingenuity Point Award recipients. Our Platinum winner receives:
  • A guest judging spot at the Imagine Cup 2008. You'll have the honor of serving as a guest judge for this premier student technology competition in France. This prize package includes roundtrip airfare for 2 to Paris and 7 day/6 night luxury accommodations.
  • Premium marketing exposure. We'll announce your win at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in July 2008, on Microsoft.com and in various marketing campaigns. In short, we'll spread the word about the great work you do.