Microsoft Imagine Cup

Software · Applications open · Organiser: Microsoft Imagine Cup

A competition for student founders developing software and AI startups. Teams of up to four students work on a minimum viable product. Follow the official documents for submission stages, requirements and evaluation.

Who can take part?

Up to 4 students per team; check the 2027 rules and eligible countries when registering.

How to prepare

Prepare a working demo, a brief technical explanation and evidence of the user problem. Identify data, access and service dependencies early.

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Last checked: 2026-10-16