Imagine Cup
Dream it. Build it. Live it.
The Imagine Cup brings together student innovators using passion and purpose to tackle social issues with tech. Follow the action as 2021 finalist teams prepare to bring their projects to the global stage.
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
- 01Registration + SubmissionNow – January 2021
- 02Online SemifinalsFebruary 2021
- 03World FinalsMarch 2021
- 04World ChampionshipDate TBA
Get Inspired
Learn about past competitors’ journeys through the competition and find resources to get started.
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2021 Imagine Cup: Top 4 teamsCongrats to the top 4 teams and their innovations moving forward to the 2021 World Championship.
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2021 Imagine Cup Top 12 teamsMeet the top 12 teams selected to compete for World Championship spots.
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2021 Imagine Cup category feature: EarthLearn about the Earth category finalist teams and their innovations.
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2021 Imagine Cup category feature: EducationMeet the top teams in the Education competition category and learn about their tech solutions.
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2021 Imagine Cup category feature: HealthcareLearn about the Healthcare category finalist teams and their innovations.
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2021 Imagine Cup category feature: LifestyleMeet the top teams in the Lifestyle competition category and learn about their tech solutions.
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Microsoft Learn Challenge January winners!Meet the January Microsoft Learn Challenge winners who've won USD250 for their submissions.
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2021 Imagine Cup World FinalistsMeet the World Finalists selected to advance in the 2021 competition to pitch their innovations.
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Microsoft Learn Challenge December winners!Check out the December teams who’ve won USD250 for their Microsoft Learn Challenge submission.
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Microsoft Learn Challenge November winners!Here are the November teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
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Microsoft Learn Challenge October winners!Meet the five teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
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7 reasons to compete in the 2021 Imagine CupCheck out why you should sign up to bring your tech idea to life.
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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!Here are the November teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
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2020 Imagine Cup EMEA Regional FinalMeet the five teams who’ve won USD250 in the first step of their Imagine Cup journey.
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2020 Imagine Cup Asia Regional FinalCheck out why you should sign up to bring your tech idea to life.
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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