Microsoft Research Plan – Original memo, 1991

Today, the mission of Microsoft Research is to accelerate scientific discovery and technology advancement to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. We do this by bringing together the best minds across diverse disciplines and background to take on the most pressing research challenges for Microsoft and for society. This 1991 “Microsoft Research Plan” memo was the catalyst for the development of the organization. It is no longer considered Microsoft Confidential, and is available here for public reference.