Deadline: January 24, 2025
Location(s)
Online United States of America
Overview
Unlock your startup's potential with Imagine Cup - the global technology startup competition for visionary student entrepreneurs harnessing the power of Microsoft AI. Build with AI through exclusive access to technology, receive expert mentorship, and the chance to win USD100,000 and a mentorship session with Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. It's your moment to accelerate your startup and showcase your visionary ideas on the global stage!
For nearly two decades, students from around the world have competed in the Imagine Cup, Microsoft’s global technology competition just for students, for the chance to win travel, mentoring, cash, and prizes, not to mention the coveted trophy. But the Imagine Cup is more than just a tech competition. It’s a chance to work with friends, network with professionals, gain new skills, showcases your work on a global stage, and meet other students who want to make a difference. Make your dreams a reality through creativity, collaboration, and competition. Register for Imagine Cup today.
Details
Why Compete
Imagine Cup is more than a competition; it’s a transformative journey that will help founders turn their ideas into reality. Join to receive cutting-edge technology, technical and entrepreneurial mentorship, and the opportunity for global recognition and prizes that will propel your startup forward.
- Access to AI Technology: Gain access to cutting-edge AI technology, Azure and OpenAI credits, and expert guidance to help you accelerate your startup’s AI journey, giving you a distinct advantage in crafting AI-driven solutions.
- Mentorship and Guidance: Imagine Cup offers more than just technical guidance; it provides a comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem. With personalized one-to-one guidance from both technical and business mentors, you’ll gain the tools to refine your strategies and navigate challenges on the path to startup success.
- Prizes and Recognition on the Global Stage: Seize the opportunity win up to USD100k, gain global recognition and an exclusive mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella!
Next Steps
- Qualifying: Build the Future with AI: Oct 16 - Jan 24
- Minimal Viable Product (MVP) Submissions: Jan 26 - Feb 9
- Semi Finals: Accelerate your growth: Feb 23 - April 12
- World Championship: Showcase your business on a global stage: May 2025
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The Imagine Cup is looking for innovative and passion-driven tech solutions from students who want to share their purpose to improve the world around us.
Dates
Deadline: January 24, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Competition Prizes
- Networking with industry pros and advancement in Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
- Opportunity to showcase your innovative startup on the global stage at the Microsoft Build.
- Training and expert guidance – technical and entrepreneurial mentorship including the opportunity for a mentorship session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella.
- Cash prizes to propel your startup forward with multiple prizing opportunities, including USD100,000 for the World Championship team and USD50,000 for each of the two runner-up teams.
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.