Imagine CupMicrosoft Imagine Cup
Startup applications · Nov 2 – Feb 28, 2027
2026–2030 calendar
Tech competitions highlighted (⚡), science olympiads, hackathons and more. Filter by age and click an event for details.
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This month's competitions
10 dates
Startup applications · Nov 2 – Feb 28, 2027
Daily security and hacking challenges (December 1 to 24) · Dec 1–24, 2026
Online hackathon week (open source) · Dec 4–10, 2026
Olympic Week (invitees only) · Dec 6–12, 2026
Score review requests · Dec 7–9, 2026
International final · Dec 8–10, 2026
Meta Hacker Cup World Finals · Dec 12, 2026
Announcement of award winners · Dec 14, 2026
Regional contest · Dec 18–20, 2026
Daily programming puzzles (from December 1 to mid-month) · December 2026 (days to be confirmed)
Confirmed: official days · Month announced: days to be confirmed · Estimate: the month it is usually held, not announced yet · No forecast: date unknown.
Dates checked on the organizers' official websites and calendars (last review on November 6, 2026). They may change: always confirm on the official website before registering or traveling.