Why Compete
The Imagine Cup is more than just a technology competition. Over the past 21 years, more than two million student competitors have signed up to build and learn together, make a difference in their communities, and innovate for impact. By competing, you too can accomplish all this. Plus, you can develop your own skills as part of the journey to help prepare you for your future.


Shape our world

Build your skills

Realize your passion
Competition Prizes




Additional Resources
Check out the 2023 Imagine Cup Rules and Regulations for eligibility and judging criteria.
Learn moreThe Imagine Cup Training Content lays out everything you need to know about creating a successful project for any hackathon or competition. By completing the trainings, you will learn everything from strategies to create a team all the way to the best ways to pitch your product to judges.
Learn moreWatch past teams’ project pitches and relive their competition journey.
Check out our YouTube channelKeep up to date with the latest Imagine Cup news and resources.
Join the Discord communityVerified students have access to USD100 cloud credit plus free downloadable developer tools to use in your project with Azure for Students.
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