入門
Develop bold solutions. Compete for the World Stage. Join the next generation of startup founders solving real problems through technology, powered by Microsoft tools, mentorship, and a global community.
我需要知道哪些事項，以便參與 Imagine Cup?
以下是參加 Imagine Cup 的必備條件簡單摘要：
- Students aged 18+ are eligible to participate. Some restrictions apply, please see the full requirements in the official rules.
- You can create any solution you are passionate about, but it must include at least two (2) Microsoft AI service and consider diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Details about the requirements can be found in the official rules.
- 每個團隊最多可以有四 (4) 名成員。所有成員都必須是學生。建立及管理您的團隊。
- 提交的內容應包括銷售簡報、錄製的簡報和示範影片，所有內容均符合官方規則中概述的評審標準。
活動規則
檢視 Imagine Cup 規則與規定 (英文)，了解資格準則、競爭規則和排程以及如何著手開始。
著手開始
Visit the Imagine Cup homepage and click 'Register now' to sign up for the competition. Once you have registered, you will be able to see the competition on your account page. All team members will need to create an account and register.
Participants must be at least 18 years old as of September 30, 2025; an enrolled student at an accredited educational institution between September 30, 2025, and May 31, 2026, and from a country not prohibited by U.S. export regulations. Mentors are not considered team members for the purpose of this competition. Please see the rules and regulations for full eligibility criteria.
All team members must be enrolled students at an accredited educational institution that grants high-school or college/university (or equivalent) degrees (including home schools) at any time between September 30, 2025 and May 31, 2026.
Yes, we understand your journey is evolving, and if you are not a previous world champion, we welcome you to submit a solution to the 2026 competition.
每位參賽者只能加入一個參賽團隊。您每個回合只能提交一份參賽作品。如果您提交多份作品，我們將會使用您最後提交的作品作為正式參賽作品。
Absolutely! We encourage all students who are interested to apply.
From startups with real traction to early-stage builders, Imagine Cup offers two distinct paths to help you grow. Scale If you’ve already secured users, revenue, or capital— and you have not received more than $5,000,000 USD in combined dilutive or external, non-dilutive funding – the Scale track is for you. You’ll focus on refining product-market fit and preparing to scale your solution into leading organizations. Top 3 Scale teams will secure their spot at the World Championship. Launch If you're developing an AI-powered solution but not yet ready for Scale, the Launch track helps you take the next step. Whether you’ve built a prototype, tested an MVP, or are validating your market fit, this track gives you the support to grow with clarity and confidence. Eligible teams have not received any amount of dilutive funding or have secured no more than $100,000 USD in external, non-dilutive funding. Launch winner will be announced after semifinals.
Dilutive funding involves giving up a percentage of ownership in the company in exchange for capital. Non-dilutive funding does not require giving up any equity. Examples include grants, loads, and revenue-based financing.
Choose a category that inspires you or create your own. The challenge is yours to define. Education AI is transforming how institutions design and deliver education, helping teachers save time, students stay engaged, and outcomes improve at scale. Financial Services From mobile wallets to fraud detection, AI is changing how financial institutions operate, making services faster, safer, and more accessible. Health and Life Sciences Healthcare is becoming more connected, with AI supporting faster diagnoses, accelerating research, and helping clinicians deliver better outcomes. Retail and Consumer Goods From supply chain to storefront, agentic AI is redefining how brands anticipate needs, optimize inventory, and create more personalized experiences. Cybersecurity As organizations become more digital and distributed, security shifts from being a basic safeguard to a strategic, AI-driven advantage.
When you submit your MVP you will be asked to choose either the Scale or Launch path
Yes.
No. This year’s five categories highlight urgent challenges and opportunities for ingenuity. They are meant to inspire, not limit.
You are eligible to compete in the Scale path if you/your business has not received more than $5,000,000 USD in combined dilutive or external, non-dilutive funding. If you/your business has not received any dilutive funding and if you/your business has not received external, non-dilutive funding of more than $100,000 USD, you may choose to compete in either the Scale or Launch path. For full eligibility criteria for both paths, please check the rules and regulations.