United StatesBachelor, Master90 days leftFully FundedMicrosoft Imagine Cup 2027 – Global Student Startup Competition
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Imagine Cup is Microsoft’s global competition for student founders building AI-powered startups. Students aged 18 or over who are enrolled at an accredited institution can register as a team and submit their project by 8 January 2027. Registered teams receive up to USD 5,000 in Azure credits; regional semifinals run in spring 2027 and the World Championship in May 2027. The Scale Track world champion wins USD 100,000, a mentoring session with Microsoft’s CEO and a place in Microsoft for Startups; the Launch Track winner receives USD 50,000.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsUSD 100,000 grand prize
Scale Track world champion, plus mentoring with Microsoft’s CEO.
USD 50,000 Launch Track prize
For the Launch Track winner.
Azure credits
Up to USD 5,000 for every registered team.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaRequired Documents
2 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: USD 100,000 grand prize, USD 50,000 Launch Track prize, Azure credits.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.
The latest deadline we have is January 8, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online registration and project submission, Proof of student enrolment.
Apply directly on the official website: https://imaginecup.microsoft.com. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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