Microsoft Imagine Cup

Location:

Fully virtual (online global competition)

Cost:

MVP submission deadline is January 22, 2025; World Championship held in May 2025

Contest Date:

Optional idea submissions due by October 31, 2024; MVP submissions open November 1, 2024

Application Deadlines:

Open to students age 18+ who are currently enrolled in high school or university between October 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Not open to students from restricted regions such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Russia, and Crimea.

Eligibility:

Open to students age 18+ who are currently enrolled in high school or university between October 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Not open to students from restricted regions such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Sudan, Russia, and Crimea.

The Microsoft Imagine Cup is a global innovation challenge where student teams develop tech-based solutions to real-world problems using Microsoft technologies like Azure and AI tools. Participants build a minimum viable product (MVP), compete in regional rounds, and pitch their projects to win mentorship, funding, and up to $100,000 in prizes.

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Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.