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.
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Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Challenge
Aim and Benefits of Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Challenge
- Mentorship from Microsoft experts
- Networking with industry pros
- The chance to showcase your idea
- Cash to continue taking your project to the next level ($100,000B US Dollars)
Requirements for Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Challenge Qualification
- Shape our world: Reimagine technology solutions in a competition designed to help you make a difference in an online world. With four new competition categories—Earth, Education, Health, and Lifestyle—there’s even more opportunity to share your tech ideas for some of today’s most pressing global challenges. What could you create next?
- Nurture your curiosity: The Imagine Cup is a chance to make something that matters to you and develop your skills as part of the journey. We have the tools, resources, learning materials, and mentors to help you bring your project to life. Whether you’re hoping to accelerate with Artificial Intelligence, create with Cognitive Services, master Machine Learning, or build low-code solutions with Power Platform, this competition is an experience for everyone.
- Realize your passion: Transform your ideas into action with a purpose-driven application using Microsoft Azure technology. You could win mentorship from Microsoft experts, the chance to showcase your work on a global stage, and other great prizes. Whatever your motivation, take the next step and join a like-minded community of passionate tech enthusiasts who are ready to grow together.
Application Deadline
January 29, 2021How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Microsoft on login.microsoftonline.com to apply
Complete the online application using the link below
The annual Imagine Cup saw thousands of students across the world submitting innovations to impact their communities, both locally and globally. The competition advanced through hackathons, Online Semifinals, and virtual Regional Final events bringing together finalists via Microsoft Teams
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