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Students: 7 reasons to compete in the 2021 Imagine Cup

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<p><span data-contrast="auto">The&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Imagine Cup was created for students with big dreams, bold ideas, and a vision for bringing them to life with tech. Students just like you!</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;In the 2021 competition, the core components of collaboration, coding, and community are more important than ever</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;–&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">and&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">this year they’re</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;taking the stage</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;in a</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">world</span><span data-contrast="auto">.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you’ve been dreaming of</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">innovating for impact</span><span data-contrast="auto">,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">h</span><span data-contrast="auto">ere</span><span data-contrast="auto">’s</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/?ocid=pre_bl_reglaunch_text_all%20" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-contrast="auto">why&nbsp;you should&nbsp;</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"><a href="https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/?ocid=pre_bl_reglaunch_text_all%20" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">compete</a> in</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;the</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;19</span><span data-contrast="auto">th</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;annual Imagine Cup</span><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">1. Make a difference with&nbsp;tech</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Even as a beginner</span><span data-contrast="auto">, building tech skills while&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">innovating</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;to make a difference is&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">accessible</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;to all&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">in the Imagine C</span><span data-contrast="auto">up</span><span data-contrast="auto">, regardless of your background in coding.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">You can g</span><span data-contrast="auto">et started creating low or no code apps with Power Platform, or if you’re more advance</span><span data-contrast="auto">d</span><span data-contrast="auto">, try out&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">innovat</span><span data-contrast="auto">ing</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;with Azure Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">other&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">cutting-edge technologies</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;Whatever your experience level, if you have a big&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">idea&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">and the drive to bring it to life, we have the tools, resources, and learning&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">to support your goals</span><span data-contrast="auto">.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">2. Find your community of likeminded&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">tech&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">enthusiasts</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">With four new&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">competition&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">categories in Earth, Education, Healthcare, and Lifestyle, you can build a tech solution aligned&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">with the social issue you’re most passionate</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;about</span><span data-contrast="auto">, and find a community of peers who&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">share your vision</span><span data-contrast="auto">.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">You could find future business partners, meet friends for life, and get inspired by others’ solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">3. Design</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;a future that’s inclusive</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;and</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">achievable</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;for&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">all</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Tech is at the core of Imagine Cup, but so are accessibility and inclusion.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Innovating for a future that includes users&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">with different abilities, backgrounds, and demographics is one we can all&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">advocate for</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;and benefit from</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Make what matters to you</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">and&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">empower others as part of the process</span><span data-contrast="auto">.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">4. Build</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;an</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;interdisciplinary</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">skills</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">et</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Whatever your career goals are, there</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">are so many&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">ways to develop new&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">skills&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">in the&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">competition&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">(and put on your resume later!). From teamwork</span><span data-contrast="auto">,</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;to getting hands</span><span data-contrast="auto">–</span><span data-contrast="auto">on&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">creating a proof of concept and</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;practical business model</span><span data-contrast="auto">,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">live project pitching</span><span data-contrast="auto">, and more,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">your&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">journey</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;will help give you a comprehensive toolkit to take forward.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">5. Get</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;hands-on&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">with&nbsp;learning</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Step one in the competition is completing the Microsoft Learn Challenge, designed to help you get hands-on with tech learning</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">right from the start</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;and prepare you to build your own project. You can choose</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;to complete</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;one of eight modules&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">aligned to the competition categories</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;– and the learning doesn’t stop there. After you’ve completed the challenge, apply the&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">skills</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;directly to developing your own solution!&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">6. Win&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">amazing&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">prizes&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Here’s a look at some of the incredible prizes up for grabs this year: All</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">verified&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Microsoft Learn Challenge&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">submissions are entered into&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">a&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">sweepstakes to win&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">one of five&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">USD250 prizes</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;monthly</span><span data-contrast="auto">, World Finals</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;teams can win</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;category prizes</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;of USD10,000</span><span data-contrast="auto">,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">get&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">mentorship with industry pros, and more</span><span data-contrast="auto">! Plus</span><span data-contrast="auto">, the World Championship&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">winners</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;will ultimately take home USD75,000 and mentorship with Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">Check out the&nbsp;</span><a href="http://aka.ms/icrulesregs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>rules and regulations</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;for&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">more competition and prizing details, and&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">d</span><span data-contrast="auto">on’t miss out! &nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">7. Reimagine solutions&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">for</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;an online&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">world</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">It’s no secret that the world needs positive change, now more than ever. With an updated digital competition experience to support you making a difference from anywhere, for everywhere – there’s no better time to get started if you’re driven to shape a better future. Dream it. Build it. Live it.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re ready to see your dreams take shape</span><span data-contrast="auto">.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/?ocid=pre_bl_reglaunch_text_all%20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span data-contrast="none">J</span><span data-contrast="none">oin the journey now</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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