2026 Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition

About

A global competition inviting student teams to develop innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies, with significant cash prizes and mentorship opportunities available to help bring their ideas to life. Participants will engage in a rigorous process to refine their projects and showcase their skills.

Benefits

• 💰Scale Prizing
  $100,000 USD for top solutions
• 🎓Mentorship Opportunity
  Private mentorship session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella
• 💵Launch Prizing
  $50,000 USD for promising projects.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students aged 18+
• Teams can have a maximum of four members
• Solutions must include at least two Microsoft AI services.

Participation Commitments

• Each team must register on the Imagine Cup website
• Submissions must include a pitch deck, recorded pitch, and demo video
• Teams must focus on refining product-market fit.

Target Region

USA

Target Sector

Technology / AI