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For software companies who want to partner, build, sell & market solutions on top of Microsoft products and platforms.

Microsoft Startup Zone
For startups and investors looking to work with Microsoft.

For Entrepreneurs

Scientists from Microsoft Research facilities around the world have created early-stage innovations that not only advance the state of the art, but also present compelling new business opportunities. Now, these otherwise unavailable technologies can reduce time to market for early ventures.

Microsoft partners with entrepreneurs around the world in order to encourage innovation. We look for entrepreneurs that have already obtained an early round of funding in a technology market/focus area. As part of this program, we can also provide access to Microsoft partner and marketing programs.

If you can't find a technology that fits your focus area, please check back again as we frequently add new technologies. You may also wish to contact us.

Microsoft also offers other programs through the Emerging Business Team to support entrepreneurs and start-up companies.

For Economic Development Agencies

Microsoft researchers across the globe have created breakthrough innovations that not only advance the state of the art, but also present compelling new business opportunities. Now, these otherwise unavailable technologies can reduce time to market for entrepreneurs with early ventures.

Our goal is to partner with economic development agencies to encourage innovation around the world and stimulate local market economic growth. We work with economic development agencies that can provide introductions to innovative companies in their region.

As part of this program, we'll also provide access to training and contacts with key Microsoft personnel. Please contact us to find out how to discuss further opportunities with your agency or fund.

For Governments

Microsoft researchers across the globe have created breakthrough innovations that not only advance the state of the art, but also present compelling new business opportunities. Now, these otherwise unavailable technologies can reduce time to market for entrepreneurs with early ventures.

Our goal is to partner with government agencies or government-sponsored funds chartered with stimulating growth of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in their geographies by the provision of investment, incubation, tax incentives and/or business development services to select portfolio companies.

As part of this program, we'll also provide access to technology, expertise and marketing. Please contact us to find out how to discuss further opportunities with your agency or fund.