2026 Imagine Cup Competition
Student Startup Competition
Imagine Cup is where student founders turn bold ideas into solutions trusted by organizations worldwide. At every step, you’ll have access to Microsoft’s AI technologies, tailored guidance, and connections that help you refine your product and grow as a founder. Focus on a challenge aligned with one of the five Imagine Cup categories or tackle a different one altogether.
After you register, what's next?
- Unlock up to $5,000 USD in Azure credits to experiment, test, and refine your Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
- Build your team. Up to four (4) students are allowed per team, and everyone must register on the Imagine Cup website.
- Join the Sprint to Imagine Cup, a learning experience designed to explore what’s possible with Microsoft’s platforms and help you prepare a strong submission.
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Looking for inspiration for your startup idea? Learn about past competitors and find resources below!
- Self-paced learning on using Microsoft AI for your startup
- Student Developer Blog
- Microsoft for Startups Blog
- 2025 Imagine Cup World Championship
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