American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft Corp, yesterday launched the Imagine Cup competition 2022 for student developers across the world.

Considered the ‘Olympics of Technology’, the Imagine Cup is one of the top competitions and awards related to technology and software design in the world. It brings together student developers worldwide to help resolve some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Imagine Cup competitors are expected to create projects that address the Imagine Cup theme: "Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems".

The competition for 2022 is the 20th edition of Imagine cup where competitors will bring a project to life in one of the four categories -  Earth, Education, Health, and Lifestyle.

Thousands of students from 163 countries participated in the 2021 competition spanning four social-good categories – Earth, Education, Healthcare, and Lifestyle. Only four finalist teams, representing Kenya, New Zealand, the United States, and Thailand were selected to present at the championship.