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Imagine Cup
Dream it. Build it. Live it.
Unlock your startup's potential with Imagine Cup - the global technology startup competition for visionary student entrepreneurs harnessing the power of Microsoft AI. Build with AI through exclusive access to technology, receive expert mentorship, and the chance to win USD100,000 and a mentorship session with Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. It's your moment to accelerate your startup and showcase your visionary ideas on the global stage!
Why Compete
Imagine Cup is more than a competition; it’s a transformative journey that will help founders turn their ideas into reality. Join to receive cutting-edge technology, technical and entrepreneurial mentorship, and the opportunity for global recognition and prizes that will propel your startup forward.
Access to AI Technology
Gain access to cutting-edge AI technology, Azure and OpenAI credits, and expert guidance to help you accelerate your startup’s AI journey, giving you a distinct advantage in crafting AI-driven solutions.
Mentorship and Guidance
Imagine Cup offers more than just technical guidance; it provides a comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem. With personalized one-to-one guidance from both technical and business mentors, you’ll gain the tools to refine your strategies and navigate challenges on the path to startup success.
Prizes and Recognition on the Global Stage
Seize the opportunity win up to USD100k, gain global recognition and an exclusive mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella!
Next Steps
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01Qualifying: Build the Future with AIOct 16 - Jan 24
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02Minimal Viable Product (MVP) SubmissionsJan 26 - Feb 9
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03Semi Finals: Accelerate your growthFeb 23 - April 12
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04World Championship: Showcase your business on a global stageMay 2024
Get Inspired
Learn about past competitors’ journeys through the competition and find resources to get started.
Your Journey Continues: Next Steps for the 2024 Imagine Cup
Explore the exciting next steps on your path to AI innovation and entrepreneurship.
Welcome to the 2024 Imagine Cup!
Learn more about the competition!
Meet the 2023 World Champion: Team TAWI
Congratulations to Team TAWI from Kenya!
2023 Imagine Cup World Championship
Recap the action and watch the moment the 2023 winner is crowned champion.
Meet the Imagine Cup World Championship judges!
Learn about the experts who will select this year's World Champion.
Meet the top 3 teams!
Congrats to the top 3 teams and their innovations moving forward to the 2023 World Championship.
Meet the 2023 World Finals Judges!
Learn about the experts who will select the top 3 teams to move forward to the world championships.
Meet the 2023 World Finalists!
Meet the World Finalists and their projects selected to advance in the competiton.
Meet the 2023 Epic Challenge winners!
Get to know the 2023 Epic Challange winning teams and their projects.
Welcome to the 2023 Imagine Cup!
Learn more about the competition and start your journey today!
Meet the 2022 World Champion: Team V Bionic!
Congrats to Team V Bionic from Saudi Arabia for their hand paralysis rehabilitation solution.
2022 Imagine Cup World Championship
Recap the action and watch the moment the 2022 winner is crowned champion.
Meet the Imagine Cup World Championship judges
Learn about the experts who will select this year's World Champion
Meet the top 3 Imagine Cup teams
Congrats to the top 3 teams and their innovations moving forward to the 2022 World Championship
Meet the 2022 Imagine Cup World Finals judges
Learn about the experts who will select the top 3 teams to move forward to the World Championships
Meet 2022 Imagine Cup World Finalists
Meet the 48 teams and their projects selected to advance in the competition
Meet the Epic Challenge winners
Get to know the 2022 Epic Challenge winning teams and their projects
Welcome to the 20th anniversary of the Imagine Cup
Check out resources and how to start your competition journey.
Meet the 2021 World Champion: Team REWEBA!
Congrats Team REWEBA from Kenya for their IOT infant monitoring solution.
2021 Imagine Cup World Championship
Recap the action and watch the moment the 2021 Imagine Cup winner is crowned champion.
2021 Imagine Cup World Finals recap
Recap the action from the 2021 Imagine Cup World Finals, where the top 38 teams pitched their projects for impact.
2021 Imagine Cup: Top 4 teams
Congrats to the top 4 teams and their innovations moving forward to the 2021 World Championship.
2021 Imagine Cup Top 12 teams
Meet the top 12 teams selected to compete for World Championship spots.
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: Earth
Learn about the Earth category finalist teams and their innovations.
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: Education
Meet the top teams in the Education competition category and learn about their tech solutions.
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: Healthcare
Learn about the Healthcare category finalist teams and their innovations.
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: Lifestyle
Meet the top teams in the Lifestyle competition category and learn about their tech solutions.
Microsoft Learn Challenge January winners!
Meet the January Microsoft Learn Challenge winners who've won USD250 for their submissions.
2021 Imagine Cup World Finalists
Meet the World Finalists selected to advance in the 2021 competition to pitch their innovations.
Microsoft Learn Challenge December winners!
Check out the December teams who’ve won USD250 for their Microsoft Learn Challenge submission.
Microsoft Learn Challenge November winners!
Here are the November teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
Microsoft Learn Challenge October winners!
Meet the five teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
7 reasons to compete in the 2021 Imagine Cup
Check out why you should sign up to bring your tech idea to life.
Reimagine our world with technology in the 2021 Imagine Cup
We’re looking for bold thinkers and big dreamers to join the 2021 competition journey.
2020 Imagine Cup World Championship
Watch the six Imagine Cup finalists compete for the 2020 trophy at the Imagine Cup World Championship during Microsoft Build.
Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup World Champion!
Congratulations Team Hollo from Hong Kong SAR, winners of the 2020 Imagine Cup World Championship
2020 Imagine Cup Americas Regional Final
Share in the journey of the 10 regional finalist teams from across the Americas virtually pitching their technology solutions during the 2020 Americas Regional Final
Congratulations to our 2020 Imagine Cup Americas Regional Final winners!
Here are the November teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
2020 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional Final
Meet the five teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional Final
Check out why you should sign up to bring your tech idea to life.
Congratulations to our 2020 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional Final winners!
Meet Team The Knights from Kenya and Team RedWalls from Tunisia, winners of the Imagine Cup EMEA Regional Final
Congratulations to our 2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional Final winners!
Meet Team Syrinx from Japan and Team Hollo from Hong Kong SAR, winners of the Imagine Cup Asia Regional Final
Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup Americas Regional Finalists
Meet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 Americas Regional Final
Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional Finalists
Meet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 EMEA Regional Final
Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional Finalists
Meet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 Asia Regional Final