I am wondering in the field of "Country", should I choose my home country or the country that I am having my university education?

Home country, but if you plan on staying in another country, then select the country of your residence instead.

What if I registered with the wrong first or last name, how do I correct it?

The help desk can correct it for you if you contact them and provide them with your real name.

Why should I register on the website?

As a registered user you can participate in the Main Competition and Quick Challenges, vote for solutions, post comments and interact with other C:F online community members.

Why can’t I register to compete in the team?

Your birthday is not complied with the eligibility. Challenge:Future Competition is open to all youths born after February 22, 1980 and before February 23, 1993. However, each team must have at least one student, currently enrolled at a higher education institution (will graduate not earlier than February 23, 2011 from any accredited university, college or other educational institution). Please check How to Enter page for all other eligibility criteria.

What language should I use when writing the name of my school?

Please use the English name of your school. But first, check if your school name is already present on the list of schools, available at registration!

Why do I have to choose a school during the registration process?

Each team must have at least one student, currently enrolled at a higher education institution (will graduate not earlier than February 23, 2011 from any accredited university, college or other educational institution). By indicating a school, you also enable your school to compete for the Most Innovative School title, as sparks that you earn will be added to total sparks for your school. If you are not a student, you should indicate your current employer or other affiliation in the registration form. Click here to view full entry details.

Will I able to participate if my school isn’t listed in the registration form?

Yes, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements. If your school is not listed in the registration form, just type it in, and we’ll make sure it gets added to our list of schools.

Why haven’t I received the confirmation e-mail?

It may take a while for the confirmation e-mail to reach you. Make sure you also check your spam or junk email folder. If you don’t receive the confirmation e-mail after one hour, try registering again or let us know about your problems.