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Imagine Cup 2027 Student Startup Competition

Microsoft

International, online. Microsoft's student startup competition for teams of up to four students, with a World Championship planned for May 2027 and Azure credits for registered teams. Confirm the deadline on the official site.

Posted 16 Oct 2026.

Source: https://internshala.com/competitions/2027-imagine-cup-competition/

Always confirm the deadline and eligibility on the official page before applying.

Eligibility

University students aged 18+ in teams of up to four; check the official rules.

How to apply

  1. Read the rules: team size, who can take part, the rounds and what you must submit at each stage.
  2. Form your team early and split the roles, for example coding, design and the presentation.
  3. Register before the deadline on the organiser’s site and join any official group or channel they mention.
  4. Practise with past problems or themes, and plan a demo that works even if the internet is slow.
  5. Keep your certificate and add the result, with a link to your project, to your CV and LinkedIn.

General advice from SearchOn.me. The official advert or website is always the final word on the rules.