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Announcing the Top Three Teams of the 2024 Imagine Cup!



"Today marks a pivotal moment in the 2024 Imagine Cup as we reveal the top three teams selected to progress from the semifinals to the highly anticipated Imagine Cup World Championship, live at Microsoft Build!"


The Imagine Cup, the premier student technology startup competition, has attracted thousands of visionary student entrepreneurs worldwide. Each team has developed an AI-driven solution to tackle pressing challenges including accessibility, sustainability, productivity, and healthcare.


This year's semifinalists have demonstrated exceptional innovation with Azure AI services and OpenAI, showcasing their innovation, grit and ability make a positive impact through entrepreneurship. Congratulations to all the semifinalists for their remarkable achievements!


However, only three teams have been selected to progress to the World Championship where they will live on the global stage as they vie for the Imagine Cup Trophy, USD100,000, and a mentorship session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella! You can watch these startups live at Microsoft Build on May 21 to see who wins.


Drumroll, please, as they unveil FROM YOUR EYES, JRE, and PlanRoadmap! These startups represent the pinnacle of creativity and resilience, embodying the spirit of innovation that defines Imagine Cup.


Meet the Teams! Listed in alphabetical order.


FROM YOUR EYES

Location: Turkey

About: Using Azure Computer Vision and Text Translator, FROM YOUR EYES has built a mobile application that offers both fast and qualified visual explanations to visually impaired users.


JRE

Location: United Kingdom

About: Using Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Fabric, and Copilot, JRE has built a slag detection system used in the continuous casting process of steel. Accurately detecting slag optimizes yield while improving quality.


PlanRoadmap

Location: United States

About: Using Azure OpenAI Service, PlanRoadmap has built an AI-powered productivity coach to help people with ADHD who are struggling with task paralysis get their tasks done. Their coach asks questions to identify the user's obstacles, suggests strategies, and teaches the user about their work style.


In their own words...


FROM YOUR EYES:

Inspiration: "After being selected as one of Microsoft's leading women in technology in 2020..."

Impact with AI: "The issue of blindness directly affects 330 million people worldwide and indirectly impacts over a billion individuals..."


JRE:

Inspiration: "I learned how to code out of necessity..."

Impact with AI: "Our aim is to redefine manufacturing for the 21st century..."


PlanRoadmap:

Inspiration: "One of my biggest inspirations has been my father…"

Impact with AI: "As I became increasingly proficient in programming, I realized that not only did I want to do something big..."

Congratulations to these exceptional teams! Stay tuned for the Imagine Cup World Championship at Microsoft Build on May 21, where these teams will showcase their groundbreaking innovations on a global stage.

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