New Zealand will be holding its Software Design Invitational for the first time this year with the goal of selecting the best team to represent NZ in the worldwide finals at IC2007. The localised Software Design invitational will give students an opportunity to interact in a deeper level with their faculty, the industry and Microsoft throughout the project.

 

What is in it for you?

  • Get an unique opportunity to design and create a project which will have far reaching benefits and incentives.
  • Innovate and create your big idea using the power of technology to change the world.
  • Learn, work and gain experience in a supportive environment with assistance/guidance from industry mentors as well as professionals and academics. The journey is just as important and valuable as the end result.
  • Gaining critical contacts which can ultimately benefit for your immediate and future career options
  • Compete in the NZ Imagine Cup 2007 Finals and get a share of NZD 5000.00 worth of prizes from Microsoft.
  •  Get a once in lifetime opportunity to travel to Korea for the worldwide finals and compete with the best in the world and winning some fantastic prizes (expenses paid trip to Korea + 1st prize of USD$25,000).

Interested? What do to next?

 

§  First, sign up at www.imaginecup.com by Friday 2nd of March 2007

§  We will be in touch with you very shortly and discuss the next step with you.

§  Any questions about the NZ SDI, email nzedu@microsoft.com

 

Other important information:

 

Theme for Imagine Cup 2007

Imagine a world where technology enables a better education for all

 

Worldwide Final Prizes

First Place USD $25,000.00

Second Place USD $15,000.00

Third Place USD $10,000.00

 

NZ Regional Final Prizes

First Place – MSDN Subscription and Travel and accommodation expenses to attend WW finals in Seoul, Korea in August 2007 for team members.

Second Place – MSDN Subscription, XBOX360 Console & Certificates

Third Place – MSDN Subscription & Certificates

 

SDI Key Dates

15 January 2007 – NZ SDI Launch 

02 March 2007 NZ SDI Registration Closes

29 March 2007 – NZ SDI Proposal Submission Due

15 June 2007 – NZ SDI Finals in Auckland

August 2007 – Worldwide Finals in Korea