Imagine Cup
Dream it. Build it. Live it.
The 20th anniversary of Imagine Cup brings together student innovators who apply their passion and purpose to tackle social issues with tech. Watch who wins the trophy and USD100,000 on May 24 at 8:30am PT during Microsoft Build.
Imagine Cup
Meet the top 3 teams
Learn about the teams heading to the World Championship on May 24 during Microsoft Build as they compete for USD100,000 and mentorship with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella.


Competition Schedule
- 01Registration + SubmissionJoin Discord community, participate in Build Your Epic kick-off event and Epic Challenge
Now – January 2022 - 02Online SemifinalsAll submissions are judged
February 2022 - 03World FinalsTop category teams compete to advance
March 2022 - 04World ChampionshipThe 2022 winner is crowned May 24 at 8:30am PT during Microsoft Build
May 2022

Get Inspired
Learn about the journey to the 2022 World Championship and past competitors. Also, find resources to get started on your own Imagine Cup journey.
-
Meet the Imagine Cup World Championship judgesLearn about the experts who will select this year's World Champion
-
Meet the top 3 Imagine Cup teamsCongrats to the top 3 teams and their innovations moving forward to the 2022 World Championship
-
EMEA Regional recapRecap the EMEA Regional Final and see finalist teams pitch their projects.
-
Asia Regional recapWatch teams compete at the 2022 Asia Regional Final.
-
Americas Regional recapRecap the action from the 2022 Americas Regional Final.
-
Meet the 2022 Imagine Cup World Finals judgesLearn about the experts who will select the top 3 teams to move forward to the World Championships
-
Meet 2022 Imagine Cup World FinalistsMeet the 48 teams and their projects selected to advance in the competition
-
Meet the Epic Challenge winnersGet to know the 2022 Epic Challenge winning teams and their projects
-
Welcome to the 20th anniversary of the Imagine CupCheck 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 ChampionshipRecap the action and watch the moment the 2021 Imagine Cup winner is crowned champion.
-
2021 Imagine Cup World Finals recapRecap the action from the 2021 Imagine Cup World Finals, where the top 38 teams pitched their projects for impact.
-
2021 Imagine Cup: Top 4 teamsCongrats to the top 4 teams and their innovations moving forward to the 2021 World Championship.
-
2021 Imagine Cup Top 12 teamsMeet the top 12 teams selected to compete for World Championship spots.
-
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: EarthLearn about the Earth category finalist teams and their innovations.
-
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: EducationMeet the top teams in the Education competition category and learn about their tech solutions.
-
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: HealthcareLearn about the Healthcare category finalist teams and their innovations.
-
2021 Imagine Cup category feature: LifestyleMeet 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 FinalistsMeet 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 CupCheck out why you should sign up to bring your tech idea to life.
-
Reimagine our world with technology in the 2021 Imagine CupWe’re looking for bold thinkers and big dreamers to join the 2021 competition journey.
-
2020 Imagine Cup World ChampionshipWatch 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 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
-
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 FinalMeet the five teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
-
2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional FinalCheck 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 FinalistsMeet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 Americas Regional Final
-
Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional FinalistsMeet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 EMEA Regional Final
-
Meet the 2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional FinalistsMeet the 10 teams selected in advance to 2020 Asia Regional Final