At Microsoft, we see a future full of potential. We're working to expand the possibilities for computing every day, by continually improving and advancing our current products and embarking on fundamental research that paves the way for tomorrow's breakthroughs. Through partnerships with universities, governments, and other companies, Microsoft is working to push the state of the art forward in ways that benefit everyone.
Microsoft Research
With labs in Beijing, Cambridge, Bangalore, Redmond, San Francisco, and the Silicon Valley, Microsoft Research takes a long-term, open, and collaborative approach to computer science research.
Microsoft Innovation Centers
Microsoft Innovation Centers help students, entrepreneurs, ISVs, and governments develop and deploy innovative software solutions. The global network of Innovation Centers are a key part of Microsoft's focus on supporting the development of local software economies worldwide.
Experience Innovation
This interactive micro-site was designed to give you a taste of some of the powerful things you can do with innovative technology today, offer a glimpse of breakthroughs that are just around the corner, and provide a vision for the future through the work of six researchers from Microsoft Research. It is best experienced by using a broadband connection with your sound on. There are three sections:
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Empowerment Stories
Stories that explore the role technology can play to help you realize your potential at home, at work, and in education.
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Technology Gallery
An area where you can learn more about the latest products, technologies, and prototypes, and how they can help you today.
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Microsoft Researchers
Interactive researcher videos and demos with animated illustrations that showcase some of the areas where Microsoft Research is working toward new software breakthroughs.
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