Omniglot and Obake have proudly made their mark at the global technology competition — Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025. VNUK is honored that both teams have successfully conquered the national qualifiers and advanced to the international stage. Notably, Omniglot has surpassed many strong global contenders to join 18 other teams from various countries in the Semi-finals, which will take place from February 25 to March 1.
Both teams demonstrated creativity, courage, and strong teamwork throughout this prestigious intellectual competition. This remarkable achievement is not only a testament to the students’ tireless efforts but also reflects the effectiveness of VNUK’s training programs.
About Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025
Imagine Cup 2025 is a premier global technology competition organized by Microsoft, aiming to encourage students to innovate and develop startup solutions using AI technology on the Microsoft Cloud platform. The competition offers young founders the opportunity to turn their ideas into reality, with a grand prize of up to USD 100,000 and an exclusive mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
Benefits of participating in Imagine Cup 2025
Access to advanced AI technology: Teams receive free access to leading AI services, Azure credits, and essential tools through Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, helping accelerate the development and scaling of their solutions.
Expert guidance and mentorship: Teams gain support from Microsoft’s technical experts and startup mentors, enabling them to refine their ideas and business strategies.
Global networking and recognition: Teams join a network of founders and leaders worldwide, boosting their international presence and gaining recognition from the tech community.
Competition stages
Idea Stage (optional): Submit a Lean Canvas describing the startup idea to receive early feedback from experts.
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Stage: Develop a functional, streamlined version of the innovative idea.
Semi-finals: Participate in in-depth technical evaluations and pitch presentations to the judging panel (February 25 – March 1, 2025).
Finals: The top three teams present their projects to the judging panel to compete for the championship title (April 5 – May 31, 2025).
Students participating in the competition come from disciplines such as Computer Science & Engineering and Digital Business Management. Equipped with solid expertise, practical skills, and innovative thinking, they are always confident in “reaching out to the world.”
The competing projects of Omniglot and Obake
– Omniglot – An AI-powered translation platform that delivers accurate and personalized document translations tailored to individual styles.
Project Highlights:
Utilizes advanced AI to enhance translation quality.
Simple, user-friendly interface that helps users save time.
Flexible pay-per-word pricing model, significantly reducing costs compared to traditional translation software.
– Obake – A mobile application that helps children learn languages naturally through reading books with family members.
Project Highlights:
Uses AI to support reading with familiar voices, allowing children to absorb language naturally.
Simple, easy-to-use design suitable for both children and individuals with limited tech experience.
Creates a bonding experience for families, enabling parents and children to learn together.
Semi-finalist teams will receive personalized mentorship from industry experts, along with additional support from the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, helping them further develop their ideas and solutions. A judging panel consisting of AI specialists, startup founders, and venture capitalists will select the top three projects.
These teams will advance to the Finals to compete for the grand prize of USD 100,000 and an exclusive mentoring session with Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella. The two runner-up teams will also receive a USD 25,000 prize each.
With every step forward, these students are not only a source of pride for VNUK but also an inspiration for the wider student community within and beyond the University of Danang. The road ahead for Omniglot will no doubt be filled with challenges as they face other highly talented teams, but with their passion and determination, they are sure to shine! Best wishes for Omniglot to break through at the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 Semi-finals.
