We ❤️ @GitHubEducation and it’s official. Imagine Cup is partnering with @github to elevate how student founders build, collaborate, and grow. Here’s what’s available...take advantage of it: 👉 Access to the world’s largest open-source community: 180M+ developers to learn from,

We ❤️ @Replit and we’re just getting started. Imagine Cup is teaming up with Replit to help student founders build faster, iterate smarter, and get their ideas into the world with confidence. Here’s what’s ahead for Semifinalists: 👉 An AI-powered workspace in your browser to

Money moves fast and so is the world of finance. Today’s banks, credit unions, and fintech startups are using Agentic AI to boost security, simplify access, and create experiences people actually trust. Think onboarding that takes minutes, not days. Think fraud detection that

Matt Steele entered Imagine Cup as a student founder (co-founder of HairMatch - Alycea Adams) who wasn’t just ideating, but actively building something real. As a finalist, he gained clarity, community, and momentum…the kind that follows you long after the competition ends.

⚡ Level Up This December You’ve been learning by doing, now learn from the best. Dive into Student Hub online sessions where experts show you how to strengthen your build, migrate to Azure, and prep your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the next stage. Whether you’re

Imagine Cup has always been the place where student projects stop being “class assignments” and start becoming products with impact. Just ask: • Opaque Media — student project → used by NASA • SmartArm — AI prosthetic nearing FDA approval • From Your Eyes — narrating the

Education isn’t just about what’s taught — it’s about how we connect, create, and grow together. AI is helping reimagine that connection, empowering educators to personalize lessons, close learning gaps, and give every student a clearer path to success. Imagine Cup invites

Microsoft Ignite 2025: 5 Takeaways Every Student Founder Should Pay Attention To… If you’re building your first product, scaling your MVP, or trying to get real traction, Ignite just dropped a roadmap for what it takes to build smarter in 2025. Here are the 5 insights student

Why settle for student-level resources when you can access the tech that scales real startups? Activate up to $5,000 in Azure credits through Microsoft for Startups and power your next stage of growth. Build faster, test smarter, and scale your startup with the tools trusted by

🎥 When Pablo Veramendi speaks to student innovators, one thing is clear: potential becomes real when you choose to show up. In this moment, Pablo, a champion for student founders and longtime leader in #ImagineCup, reminds us that innovation isn’t reserved for the select few.

🔐 The future of security isn't protected —> it's built. Cyber threats evolve by the hour. But student founders are building faster. With Microsoft AI, you're not just responding to risk, you're staying ahead of it. From securing digital campuses to protecting global

“Over a decade ago, I walked into Imagine Cup as an observer and walked out inspired.” Meet Riham Satti, Co-Founder & CEO of @MeVitae as well as @TEDx and Keynote speaker. Her journey as an entrepreneur began with #ImagineCup, where seeing students pitch real-world solutions

🛍 Redefining Retail with AI From smarter supply chains to more personalized customer experiences, AI is transforming the way products are made, moved, and marketed. #ImagineCup invites student founders to build solutions that help businesses anticipate demand, optimize

💡 You’ve proven the concept. Now let’s make it wow!! With Microsoft for Startups, you can score $5,000 in Azure credits to experiment, test, and grow your AI-powered startup. Think of it as your backstage pass to enterprise-level tools, without the price tag. 🔗 Claim

🩺 Reimagining with AI Innovation in healthcare isn’t just about technology — it’s about improving lives. From faster diagnostics to smarter collaboration, AI is helping researchers, doctors, and care teams deliver more connected, human-centered care. Imagine Cup invites

🌍 Mentorship in Motion: Innovation Without Borders Sprint to Imagine Cup events are happening around the world, from Pakistan to the Philippines, South Africa to India, connecting student founders with Microsoft MVPs and AI experts who are helping them turn learning into

💳 Rewriting Finance with AI From mobile wallets that expand access to fraud detection that protects billions, AI is transforming how financial institutions operate. Imagine Cup is where students explore how trusted AI can make finance faster, safer, and more inclusive. 👉

This November, Sprint to Imagine Cup workshops are happening across the globe, from Pretoria to Kathmandu, Karachi to Bengaluru, bringing Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and AI experts directly to students. Learn how to strengthen your build, refine your prototype,

Every breakthrough begins with someone who dares to build differently. Imagine Cup is where students take that first spark and shape it into something the world hasn’t seen before, powered by curiosity, creativity, and Microsoft AI. The next generation of founders is already

Behind every great startup is great tech. Access Microsoft’s trusted AI services, secure cloud infrastructure, and developer tools, plus up to $5,000 USD in Azure credits to keep building smarter. The technology is here. The opportunity is yours. 🔗 Register for Imagine Cup