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Microsoft opens registration for the Imagine Cup 2025 startup competition
Microsoft is open for registration for Imagine Cup 2025, a global cloud and Artificial Intelligence technology and innovation competition. With the theme “Dream. Create. Viva”, the competition is open to students from all over the world who want to submit their startup projects with AI-driven solutions built on Microsoft Cloud.
Registration is open until October 31st on this website and participants will compete for a prize of US$100,000 and a mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella.
Imagine Cup Microsoft’s global competition aims to reward startup projects that create innovative cloud and AI solutions
Launched in 2003, the Imagine Cup aims to encourage creativity, innovative thinking and the development of technological solutions that address global problems and promote a positive impact on society through technology.
Groups of up to four students aged 18 or over and who are regularly enrolled in a Higher Education institution can participate in the Imagine Cup 2025. Until October 31st, students will be able to submit their ideas and have the chance to win a mentoring session with an industry expert, in which the winner will have the opportunity to collect feedback on their idea and proposed business model.
The Imagine Cup 2025 with a prize of US$100,000 and a mentoring session led by Satya Nadella.
Starting in November, all registrants must participate in the mandatory stage that challenges students to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP): a functional version of their idea, to bring their solution to market readiness. Featured products must be built with one or more Microsoft AI services to operate, such as Azure Open AI Service and Azure AI Studio.
Content must be sent by January 22, 2025 and the selected teams will be announced by the end of February.
Semifinalists will receive access to additional resources to accelerate their growth, including mentoring and expert guidance in the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. At this stage, projects will undergo a technical assessment to ensure that the solutions are fully functional, as well as a live presentation to a jury.
The three selected startups will participate in the grand final in May 2025, during the Microsoft Build event, taking place in the United States.
Microsoft promotes Live at Imagine Cup 2025 with participants from previous editions
To celebrate the 2025 edition of the Imagine Cup, Microsoft will promote a live broadcast on October 21st at 7pm (Brasília time). Jamil Lopes, Imagine Cup judge since 2003, will welcome some participants from previous editions for a chat and share insights into the structure, objectives and benefits of the competition, as well as tips for success. Check out the list of live participants, learn more about the solutions they created and sign up to watch at this link.
Student Innovator Series
The broadcast is part of the Student Innovator Series, a program for students interested in exploring and innovating using AI and Microsoft Azure, the company’s cloud. This series, powered by Microsoft Reactor, offers a variety of events designed to help students take their next steps in developing innovative technologies. Check out all scheduled sessions on this page.
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“Microsoft Ignites Innovation with Imagine Cup 2025: A Launchpad for Future Tech Leaders”
Microsoft has once again thrown open the doors to its prestigious Imagine Cup competition, a global technological specter that has been nurturing young talent since 2003. The latest edition, themed ”Dream. Create. Viva”, promises to be a game-changer for students worldwide who dream of transforming their innovative ideas into real-world solutions using Microsoft Cloud and Artificial Intelligence.
With registration now open until October 31st, the stakes are high, and the rewards are tantalizing. The winning startup will take home a prize of $100,000 and a coveted mentoring session with none other than Microsoft’s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella.
Imagine Cup has long been recognized as a platform that fosters creativity, innovative thinking, and technological solutions that address global problems. By encouraging students to submit their startup projects with AI-driven solutions built on Microsoft Cloud, the competition is poised to unearth the next generation of tech leaders.
This year’s competition is expected to attract a diverse pool of talent, with groups of up to four students aged 18 or over, regularly enrolled in a Higher Education institution, eligible to participate. What’s more, the winners will gain access to additional resources to accelerate their growth, including mentoring and expert guidance in the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
So, what sets Imagine Cup apart from other startup competitions? For one, the emphasis on AI-driven solutions built on Microsoft Cloud ensures that participants are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to tackle real-world problems using cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, the competition’s focus on impact, feasibility, and innovation means that only the most robust and practical solutions make it to the top.
The Imagine Cup timeline is designed to test participants’ mettle at every stage. Registrants will need to submit their ideas by October 31st, followed by the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by January 22, 2025. Semifinalists will undergo a technical assessment and live presentation to a jury, with the three selected startups competing in the grand final at the Microsoft Build event in May 2025.
To celebrate the 2025 edition, Microsoft is promoting a live broadcast on October 21st, featuring Jamil Lopes, Imagine Cup judge since 2003, who will share insights into the competition, along with tips for success from previous participants. This is an opportunity for aspiring participants to gain valuable insights into the structure, objectives, and benefits of the competition.
the Imagine Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting launchpad for future tech leaders. With its focus on innovation, impact, and feasibility, this competition has the potential to shape the next generation of technologists and entrepreneurs. As Microsoft continues to invest in the future of technology, Imagine Cup remains an invaluable platform for students to turn their ideas into reality and make a lasting impact on society.
