Imagine Cup
Dream it. Build it. Live it.
Make an impact through coding, collaboration, and competition. Innovate with passion to tackle global issues and bring your idea to life in the Imagine Cup.
Why you should enter
The 19th annual Imagine Cup is more than just a competition for students—you can work with friends (and make new ones!), network with professionals, gain new skills, make a difference in the world, and have the chance to win great prizes.
2M+
Student competitors
100+
Countries
You could win
Mentorship from Microsoft experts
Networking with industry pros
The chance to showcase your idea
Cash to continue taking your project to the next level
Event Schedule
- 01Registration + SubmissionNow – January 2021
- 02Online SemifinalsFebruary 2021
- 03World FinalsMarch 2021
- 04World ChampionshipDate TBA
Event Schedule
Get Inspired
Learn about past competitors’ journeys through the competition and find resources to get started.
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Reimagine our world with technology in the 2021 Imagine CupWe’re looking for bold thinkers and big dreamers to join the 2021 competition journey.
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2020 Imagine Cup World ChampionshipWatch the six Imagine Cup finalists compete for the 2020 trophy at the Imagine Cup World Championship during Microsoft Build.
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Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup World Champion!Congratulations Team Hollo from Hong Kong SAR, winners of the 2020 Imagine Cup World Championship
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2020 Imagine Cup Americas Regional FinalShare in the journey of the 10 regional finalist teams from across the Americas virtually pitching their technology solutions during the 2020 Americas Regional Final
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Congratulations to our 2020 Imagine Cup Americas Regional Final winners!Meet Team Deeptector and Team Tremor Vision from the United States, winners of the Imagine Cup Americas Regional Final
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2020 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional FinalShare in the journey of the 10 regional finalist teams from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, virtually pitching their technology solutions during the 2020 EMEA Regional Final
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2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional FinalShare in the journey of the 10 regional finalist teams from across Asia, virtually pitching their technology solutions during the 2020 Asia Regional Final
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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
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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
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Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup Americas Regional FinalistsMeet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 Americas Regional Final
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Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional FinalistsMeet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 EMEA Regional Final
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Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional FinalistsMeet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 Asia Regional Final
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Your Step by Step Guide to the 2020 Imagine CupCheck out details and resources for this year’s competition
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7 Reasons to Register for the 2020 Imagine CupLearn how you can make a difference with technology
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Imagine Cup World ChampionshipRecap the action from the 2019 World Championship, live from Microsoft Build in Seattle, Washington
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Meet the 2019 Imagine Cup World ChampionMeet Bryan Chiang and his project EasyGlucose, winner of the 2019 Imagine Cup World Championship
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2019 Imagine Cup Americas Regional FinalShare in the journey of the 12 teams at the 2019 Americas Regional Final in Seattle, Washington
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2019 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional FinalShare in the journey of the 12 teams at the 2019 EMEA Regional Final in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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2019 Imagine Cup Asia Regional FinalShare in the journey of the 12 teams at the 2019 Asia Regional Final in Sydney, Australia
