Powering the next generation of founders
Imagine Cup partners bring expertise, resources, and opportunities that help startups move forward.
Sponsors and partners announced as participation is confirmed.
Seven categories,
Meaningful opportunities
Each category sponsor brings industry expertise and a business-changing opportunity for the category winner.
Developer tools
Retail
Healthcare & life sciences
Cybersecurity
Financial services
Deep tech + physical AI
Student startup
One sponsor per category.
Each brings a business-changing opportunity for the category winner.
The ecosystem behind
Imagine Cup
Partners provide technology, expertise, resources, and connections that help founders build and grow.
The number of cards follows the confirmed partners; the grid grows or shrinks in rows of three.
What partners can unlock
Partner opportunities will be added as participation is confirmed.
Why partner with Imagine Cup?
- 01Discover promising startup talent
- 02Connect with founders in your industry
- 03Help shape enterprise-ready solutions
- 04Create meaningful founder opportunities
- 05Extend your reach across the Microsoft ecosystem
Help founders take the
next step
Bring your expertise, technology, and ecosystem to Imagine Cup 2027.
Sponsorships, benefits, and partner opportunities are subject to Microsoft review and final agreement.
