11 Startups to watch at Microsoft Build 2026
Microsoft Build 2026 reflects a sharp technical focus, organized around the engineering decisions that determine whether AI ships, scales, and holds up under real conditions.
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How Neubird AI uses agentic AI on Azure to transform cloud operations and incident response
Neubird AI is helping enterprises move beyond traditional observability with AI-powered incident investigation on Azure. -
From vision to venture: When AI startups move from promise to proof
When AI products enter real customer environments, reliability, cost, latency, and trust matter. -
From writing code to supporting work: How AI is reshaping startup teams
AI is reshaping how startups build and scale, moving from writing code to supporting real work across systems, teams, and infrastructure. -
How Nimble helps enterprises move AI agents from prototype to production
Learn how Nimble helps enterprises move AI agents from prototype to production with live, structured web data, stronger governance, and Azure-powered scale. -
From vision to venture: What it takes to build a VC-backable AI startup
Learn how structural forces, investor benchmarks, and enterprise demands are redefining what it takes to build a durable, VC‑backable AI startup. -
How Notch ships action-taking AI agents safely in regulated customer support
Notch shows how startups can build action-taking AI agents for regulated support with layered guardrails, escalation controls, and Azure infrastructure. -
Turn your Azure credits into startup momentum with GitHub, AKS, and AI models
If you’re building a startup, Azure credits often show up early in your journey. -
Plansom uses Microsoft’s Foundry SDKs to bring result management into Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Azure AI powers Plansom Agent in Teams—helping leaders set SMART goals, automate follow-through, and track progress effortlessly. -
Microsoft Ignite 2025 Recap: innovation, AI momentum, and resources for Founders
Microsoft Ignite 2025 brought together founders, developers, and enterprise leaders from around the world to explore the next era of AI innovation. -
Decagon: Building the AI concierge for modern customer experience
Decagon is quickly transforming the enterprise customer experience from rigid and generic to adaptive and personalized thanks to its unified, AI-native platform that brings agent development, testing, analytics, and deployment into one place. -
Cybersecurity for startups: How ContraForce empowers frontline teams
With support from Microsoft for Startups, ContraForce empowers MSPs to deliver scalable, AI-powered cybersecurity solutions that protect businesses worldwide.
