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Microsoft collaborates with NSDC for the Imagine Cup 2021 in India

by Pratyusha Tripathy
December 6, 2020
in Events, News, Uncategorized

Microsoft India has collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for the India edition of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2021, an annual innovation challenge for students and technology enthusiasts. 

As a knowledge partner, NSDC will enable nation-wide reach of the competition across states, districts, and skill development centers. Together, Microsoft and NSDC will conduct virtual Imagine Camps across the country to drive awareness and educate students about the use of advanced technologies in their projects. Students will get a chance to hear from past winners of the Imagine Cup about their experience and advice on tips and tricks.

Registrations are now open and will close on December 31, 2020. Please click the link to register: https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/en-us/category/16?skillLevel=0

Imagine Cup 2021

This year’s Imagine Cup will be held virtually with students competing to solve global challenges across four categories: Earth, Education, Health, and Lifestyle. At Imagine Cup 2021, students and technology enthusiasts aged 16+ are invited to build unique technology solutions leveraging Microsoft’s technology to build purpose-driven solutions. The competition will be held in four rounds for participants: 

  • Registration and Microsoft Learn Challenge 
  • Regional Knockout Series: Project submission 
  • National semifinals 
  • India finals online

Microsoft collaborates with NSDCAwards

The top two teams from India will get a guaranteed spot in the world finals and will be mentored by Microsoft experts. Four teams (one per category-Earth, Education, Health and Lifestyle) will get a chance to win a Surface Go 2, with various other prizes for runners up and round winners. At the world finals, the top four teams will be awarded USD 10,000 each for the best solution in each category. The world champion will take home the Imagine Cup and win an additional USD 75,000 along with a mentorship opportunity with Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella.

Speaking about this, Dr. Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer, Microsoft, said, “As economies focus on building resilience, we are witnessing the power of technology and innovation to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges at scale. The Imagine Cup serves as a platform for the youth of India to couple technology with innovative ideas and build something that matters to them, makes a difference in their communities and creates societal impact. Our partnership with NSDC is aimed at empowering young people across the country to collaborate, innovate and build for a sustainable future.”

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Manish Kumar, MD and CEO, NSDC, said, “The country’s economic development depends on innovations, high-tech jobs and new-age skills. Imagine Cup underscores the importance of skills and learning in achieving inclusive and sustainable development of the youth. It is our endeavour to provide opportunities and platforms to harness their talent and prepare them for a globally competitive world.  NSDC is pleased to join hands with Microsoft and exchange knowledge related to digital skills demand and future requirements.”

Imagine Cup is a global competition designed to empower students to apply artificial intelligence and other technologies to solve some of the world’s most critical social and sustainability issues. 

Also read: NSDC and Microsoft to empower 1 lakh underserved young women with digital skills  https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/nsdc-and-microsoft-to-empower-1-lakh-underserved-young-women/

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