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Imagine Cup 2027 AI Startup Challenge — USD $250,000 champion cash award (startup)
Microsoft invites eligible applicants to consider Imagine Cup 2027 AI Startup Challenge — USD $250,000 champion cash award (startup). The published award information describes $250,000 principal prize or grant (awarded competitively). Participation and awards are subject to official eligibility, selection and application terms.
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Funder (as listed): Microsoft. Program service area: Worldwide, eligible country list applies. Geography alone does not establish eligibility.
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2027 is a global challenge for qualifying early-stage software startups, not a student-only contest.
The overall champion receives USD $250,000 as a cash award to the winning startup; eligible Azure credits are a separate noncash benefit.
Applicants must have a registered early-stage legal entity, valid Azure Subscription ID, and satisfy country and funding-stage rules. Applications are available through the official Microsoft-linked 2027 entry portal.
Eligibility / Who Can Apply
Registered legal startup formed on or after 2024-11-02, without Series C or later funding; founders age 18+; software product with commercial potential; valid Azure Subscription ID required. Excludes jurisdictions subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions or local restrictions.
Relevant Skills / Categories
- Challenge
- AI
- Digital
Deadline: 2027-02-28 23:59 CST (as stated on Imagine Cup 2027 FAQ)
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Registered legal startup formed on or after 2024-11-02, without Series C or later funding; founders age 18+; software product with commercial potential; valid Azure Subscription ID required. Excludes jurisdictions subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions or local restrictions.
Microsoft — Imagine Cup 2027 AI Startup Challenge — USD $250,000 champion cash award (startup)
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