Microsoft Imagine Cup

www.microsoft4me.com/imaginecup

Charles Bihis

[email protected]

The North America Software Design Invitational


How do you change the world? How do you save the environment?

How do YOU make a difference?Innovation PassionDreamsLet the SDI provide you the tools and resources you need to be an entrepreneur.

How do you make it real?Dream. Build. Change the world.

We provide the resources. YOU provide the dream.

What is the SDI? Team Based competition to

create an innovation to “Enable a sustainable Environment for all”

Conceive, test, and build your idea into a real application that can change the world!

Work with proven innovators and entrepreneurs that will help you launch your idea to the world!

The details… Qualifying Round: Begins September 17th 2007 all Submissions must be

received between October 20th, 2007 and January 20th, 2008 Establish your idea, lay the foundation and start planning. Everyone must submit their documentation in the qualifying round to be able to move

onto the Semi-Finals Submit as early you can to maximize the amount of time you can spend on your Semi-

Finals submission! North America Semi-Finals Begins January 30th 2008 all Submissions must be

received by February 20th . Top 10 teams will move onto the North America Finals Submit a basic working prototype, full functionality is not required. Current development schedule Business plan, executive summary style which includes potential impact, problem

definition, and future features 3-5 minute video introducing the team, innovation and plans

North American Finals: April 22nd 2008. Top team moves on to represent North America at the World Wide Finals in Paris, July 1st 2008 ! Submit your innovation that is at least 80% of full functionality and present to a panel

of judges Updated and complete Business plan/presentation Prizes that you can use to grow and launch your innovation

○ 1st $12,000○ 2nd $8,000○ 3rd $4,000

What does Microsoft Provide? Cash Prizes of over $50,000 in cash prizes that

teams can use to take their innovation to the next level.

Access to some of the nations top innovators and entrepreneurs

All the software you need to create your innovation

Technical and business mentors to guide you in your journey

Space for 10 teams to chance to take part in the Microsoft Innovation Accelerator

Special bonuses for Clubs that participate

SDI Timeline


Sept. 17th

Oct. 20th April 22nd July 2008Jan. 25th Feb. 20th Feb. 27th

How can YOUR club get involved? Microsoft will provide the following to each

club that creates and sponsors a team : (The club must be recognized by your university)A Complimentary 3-year MSDNAA Subscription$500 cash donation for each team that reaches

the US National Finals.

There is no limit to the number of teams you can sponsor!

You win…..we all win!


How to get involved

Head to www.microsoft4me.com/imaginecup to learn more and to register

Create your team (or sign-up to an existing team)

Compete Submit your qualifying round entry by

January 20th


What happens to my Idea’s after the Imagine Cup is over? You keep all of your intellectual

property! Microsoft and it’s partners do not claim

any rights to the patents or copyrights associated with your project.

You are free (and encouraged) to continue working on your project.

Make sure to ask if you have any questions or concerns with IP.


Questions??

Head to www.microsoft4me.com/imaginecup to learn more about the SDI, and the 8 other Imagine Cup Competitions!


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