Windows Phone 7 Challenge

Dear Students,

Windows Phone 7 Challenge is a competition to help students discover and cultivate their interests in the areas of Windows Phone 7 compatible applications development technologies. The competition is very demanding and inspiring and Students are required to design and develop Windows Phone 7 compatible applications to address the theme: Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems. You can design and develop applications from scratch, or develop or improvise on known Windows 7 applications.

TO REGISTER:

Getting started is easy: In a four step procedure you will be eligible to participate in this competition:

Step one: Register yourself and your team (of up to four members).

Step two: Submit your Application Synopsis, which includes you XAP application, a short description of your team’s XAP application, including how it addresses the Theme “Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems”.

Step three: Submit your XAP Video following the outlined technical requirements and provide us the link to the video through the Contest Site, which should be uploaded on youtube. This Video should present your XAP application’s functionality or game play and provide an opportunity for your Team to explain the features as they are presented.

Step four: Your Team will present your XAP Application Source Code.

In round one, a team Pi Maxies from FAST National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences, Karachi won the contest. This proves that your participation will be nothing short of fruitful! Additional material is available on the contest site, including tools, e-books, help tutorials and videos.

PRIZES:

Register for this student technology contest, MEA Windows Phone 7 challenge and in reward stand a chance to visitMicrosoft Corporation for five days! Also, you gain real life experiences, make new friends and an opportunity to turn your ideas into reality! Other prizes for winning students include cool devices like Notebooks and Netbooks!

For detailed information on the competition, registration and rules and regulations, tools to get started and other related news go to the MEA Windows Phone 7 Challenge.

Warm Regards,

Business Lead

Microsoft | Innovation Center – Pakistan