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Drive the change

Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact provides support to the innovative entrepreneurs addressing our world's most pressing challenges. Our global community is powered by entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating positive impact on the planet to achieve more for the common good. We're committed to supporting mission-driven companies in expanding their businesses and amplifying their influence through our carefully crafted programs, as well as access to technology, expertise, visibility, and networking opportunities.

Our objectives

Unlocking Tomorrow's Innovators

Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact is more than just a program-it's a journey of discovery and empowerment for visionary entrepreneurs. Join us and advance your leadership capabilities with a unique, market-leading program that sets the standard for tomorrow's impact unicorns.

Catalyzing Impact
Solutions

Experience the power of change with Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact. Step into a world where innovative solutions meet pressing challenges. Grow your business through our marketplace of impact solutions that help customers and partners address their ESG challenges.

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Empowering Impact Ecosystems

Become a leader of change alongside Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact. We work with the world's most impactful Venture Capital firms, nonprofits, and corporate partners on our mission to foster tomorrow's entrepreneurship ecosystem by identifying and supporting positive impact entrepreneurs through long-term partnerships.

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Our programs

Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact Program

The Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact Program is here to support for-profit positive impact entrepreneurs who are solving the world's most pressing challenges, with a vision to inspire and empower every positive impact entrepreneur on the planet to achieve more for the common good.

Participants: Open to any tech-centered positive impact startup at any time via Microsoft Founders Hub
Technology: Get up to $150K (USD) to use toward free access to the latest generative AI models, including OpenAI GPT-4 Access to Microsoft ecosystem & technology support
Network: Access a global community of link-minded innovators via LinkedIn
Benefits: Gain access to impactful content like newsletters and webinars to drive positive change

Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact Accelerator

The Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact Accelerator program is a 6-month cohort based special initiative with strategic external program partners for high-growth mission-driven companies.

Participants: Focus on positive impact entrepreneurs leveraging technology
Technology: Benefit dedicated support from Microsoft teams and partners for Generative AI enablement and go-to-market assistance
Network: Learn from our global partners like the World Economic Forum, Ashoka, Norrsken, EY, and more!
Benefits: Receive support from a dedicated Microsoft representative, leadership coaching from senior leaders and on-demand mentorship from Microsoft experts

The Accelerator is currently invite-only.

Explore success stories

Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact Success Stories

Bridging electrical
service in Nigeria

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Sustainability isn't just about benefiting the planet; it's a chance to reshape the business landscape. Enterprising startups like ICE Commercial Power are seizing this opportunity. Discover how the Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact Initiative is backing this innovative sustainability venture in Nigeria.

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Pakistan's digital platform democratizing healthcare access for all

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When passion, purpose, and innovation converge, positive change becomes possible. Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga exemplify this ethos through Sehat Kahani, leveraging technology to empower female doctors in Pakistan and democratize healthcare access for underserved communities.

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Digital accessibility for children with disabilities

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Utilizing technology for positive impact can pave the way for an inclusive and accessible world. Key2Enable, an American-Brazilian startup, exemplifies this by empowering children with disabilities through assistive technology, enabling their engagement in both classroom settings and beyond.

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Digitally tackling the
world’s water crisis

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Is it possible for data and AI to guide us through the current global water crisis and pave the way for a sustainable water future? US-based startup Vector Center firmly believes so, demonstrating the potential through real-time insights that enable us to make necessary adjustments.

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