A single red dot in a usability test changed everything. For one participant, it was enough to stop the task entirely—a reminder that small moments can create big cognitive barriers. That insight sparked Inclusive Design for Cognition, an effort born in the Microsoft Garage Hackathon 2022 to design with, not just for, neurodivergent people. Through fast loops and co‑design sessions,….
Project Pathfinder accelerates sovereign cloud deployments, cutting onboarding time by 85% while ensuring compliance and security. A true example of moving beyond automation to AI-first workflows that scale. According to Microsoft EVP and COO Carolina Dybeck Happe, “This project was singled out for two things that should be priorities for any AI implementation: first, it was rooted in an actual….
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Please join us in celebrating CX Observe Product Feedback Copilot’s induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame. CX Observe Product Feedback Copilot is an AI-driven solution designed to convert large volumes of customer feedback into actionable insights, enabling Microsoft’s product leaders to prioritize roadmaps and maximize customer value. Developed by Amir Banai and Yoav Dobrin during the Microsoft Global Hackathon….
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Please join us in celebrating PRISM’s induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame. Faced with the challenge of ensuring the right spare part is available at the right time for Azure’s global datacenter fleet, a Microsoft Hackathon team built a predictive, AI-powered solution to transform the spares supply chain. Born at Hackathon 2024, PRISM uses advanced machine learning and live….
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Please join us in celebrating Generative AI for Permitting’s induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame. Faced with the challenge of slow and costly permitting for clean energy, a Microsoft Hackathon team built an AI-powered solution to break the bottleneck. Born at Hackathon 2024, this breakthrough uses generative AI to automate document creation, support permitting engineers, and help regulators review….
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Please join us in celebrating AI-powered Reconstruction of Destroyed Buildings’ induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame. In the wake of destruction, a hacking team in the Microsoft Garage developed a groundbreaking solution to help rebuild what was lost. The idea came during Microsoft’s Global Hackathon 2023, driven by the urgent need for better reconstruction solutions. The team made remarkable….
