IBM has announced "The Great Mind Challenge 2010", a nationwide software development and research contest. This contest, recognized by the Limca book of records as the largest software development and research contest, provides a unique opportunity for students to develop innovative solutions using open standards-based IT tools under grueling real-time situations. The Great Mind Challenge 2010 aims at enabling participants acquire hands-on experience on IBM software products.
Himanshu Goyal, Country Manager -Academic Initiative, Developer Works & Globalization, IBM India/South Asia, said, "With work environments becoming increasingly collaborative, The Great Mind Challenge is just the platform needed in helping students enhance their research capability on understanding application scenarios and demonstrate their ability to apply their acquired technical expertise in creating innovative software solutions. This endeavour also ensures that students get to work on next-gen technologies and prepares them for a smarter planet."
This year, TGMC 2010 plans to become more extensive with the competition registrations expected to reach 150,000 across 2,000 colleges. TGMC 2010 will also be introducing the Global Entrepreneurship Initiative to provide the next generation of entrepreneurs with a no-charge access to industry-specific technologies and consequently capture emerging business opportunities in fast-growing industries such as energy and utilities, healthcare, telecommunications and government. Under the new program, IBM will provide access to its research community as well as sales, marketing and technical skills.
TGMC 2010 is open to graduates and undergraduates enrolled in engineering, computer science, and other IT-related fields from accredited colleges and universities. TGMC 2010 aims to increase the number of students who are aware of and are skilled in IBM software and technologies and use it in their courses and labs as well as provide students with a competitive edge while seeking employment opportunities.
