Powering the next generation of founders
Imagine Cup partners bring expertise, resources, and opportunities that help startups move forward.
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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
Category sponsor to be announced
Retail
Category sponsor to be announced
Healthcare & life sciences
Category sponsor to be announced
Cybersecurity
Category sponsor to be announced
Financial services
Category sponsor to be announced
Deep tech + physical AI
Category sponsor to be announced
Student startup
Category sponsor to be announced
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.
What partners can unlock
Partner opportunities will be added as participation is confirmed.
Technical resources
Customer discovery
Executive mentorship
Product validation
Pilot opportunities
Market access
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.
