Microsoft for Startups Middle East
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Microsoft for Startups is a global program dedicated to helping startups successfully scale their companies bridging the gap between corporates and tech entrepreneurs through tech enablement, knowledge sharing and community building.
Tech Enablement
We connect founders with the tech they need to thrive. Access a package of perks, including up to $150k of free Azure credits, GitHub Enterprise License, Microsoft 365 Licenses, and an extensive network of tech experts.
Corporate Readiness
The program connects tech startups with some of the biggest corporations and mentors that prepare our startups for enterprise selling.
Financial Readiness
Work closely with expert financial mentors to enhance the startups’ financial and business models.
Investor Readiness
Understand how investor ready you are and get exposure to Microsoft’s VC partner network.
Designed to help you maximize your everyday
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Scaling startups across the world
Our programs help startups scale further and faster through meaningful and authentic partnerships.
From building to selling to scaling, we share our time, technology and connections to provide founders with free access to better tools, sales and support.
We invest in all levels of the startup community, building relationships for the long term.
Founders Hub
The global program Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a digital platform that brings people, knowledge and benefits together to help solve startup challenges. It is open to all, with up to $150,000 of free Azure credits, and free access to development + productivity tools from Microsoft and partners.
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Highway to 100 Unicorns
Highway to 100 Unicorns is a virtual conference for tech startups from all over the world, with sessions on themes in entrepreneurship and tech, featuring experts and successful entrepreneurs sharing key insights and stories.
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GrowthX Accelerator
Our GrowthX Accelerator is an equity-free startup accelerator program held virtually for 12 weeks, and culminating with an in-person Demo Day in the UAE. The accelerator features tracks in tech, business, and Abu Dhabi, with capacity building and 1:1 mentorship sessions, a specific thematic focus in every cohort.
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Cloud Expert
The Cloud Expert in Residence program is a free, ongoing program open to all startups. Our Cloud Expert helps startups build great products with the cloud through one-on-one sessions and group workshops on cloud & data architecture, product strategy, cloud security, and general product and tech advisory.
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