News Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog

Events and community engagement

June 9

5 min read

Microsoft Build 2026: 5 top announcements every startup should know

Microsoft Build 2026 introduced new updates for AI startups, including model choice, trusted data grounding, Marketplace discovery, and Microsoft for Startups benefits to help founders build, scale, and reach customers faster.
Events and community engagement

June 2

5 min read

Microsoft for Startups introduces a clearer path from AI development to enterprise growth

Microsoft for Startups introduces a unified program that helps founders build faster, scale smarter on Azure, and accelerate enterprise growth.
Events and community engagement

May 5

4 min read

Microsoft Build 2026 sessions every startup should attend

Microsoft Build 2026 is just around the corner and this year’s event is packed with content for every role on a startup team; from AI-focused hands-on labs to lightning talks and deep-dive breakout sessions on agentic AI, custom model deployment, and multi-agent frameworks.
News

April 2

3 min read

A faster go-to-market path for startups: Intellectual Property co-sell at Microsoft for Startups

Microsoft for Startups helps founders accelerate enterprise sales through IP co-sell, Marketplace access, and trusted go-to-market support.
News

December 10, 2025

2 min read

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.
News

September 4, 2025

4 min read

Positive progress: Microsoft for Startups highlights benefits of GPT-5 on Azure

Startups using GPT-5 on Azure benefit from improved CRM automation, context awareness, and seamless handling of complex business logic.
News

July 1, 2025

6 min read

Build fast, scale smart, and sell more: Microsoft for Startups evolves to better serve the startup ecosystem

As we evaluated our progress, we saw startups leveraging Microsoft Azure to achieve three main goals: build faster, scale smarter, and sell more.
News

June 25, 2025

2 min read

Microsoft for Startups introduces Catalysts: AI-powered breakthroughs with Microsoft Azure and NVIDIA

Microsoft Azure provides a scalable cloud backbone which pairs with NVIDIA’s GPUs to accelerate innovation.
Events and community engagement

May 6, 2025

1 min read

Microsoft for Startups Africa AI + Azure Tour: Connecting founders, funders, and innovators across the continent

In May 2025, Microsoft for Startups Africa is hitting the road, bringing the energy of innovation and collaboration to four of Africa’s leading tech and startup hubs: Lagos, Nairobi, Dakar, and Cape Town.
Startup stories

May 5, 2025

3 min read

Operationalize supply chain sustainability with Microsoft for Startups and TrusTrace

Now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace, TrusTrace is redefining how supply chains are managed, offering traceability and compliance data solutions that help fashion, footwear, and textile companies of all sizes know, prove, and improve the impact of their value chains.
Startup stories

March 31, 2025

5 min read

Shaping the future: Lessons from women founders in AI

Women entrepreneurs continue to drive innovation, transform industries, and redefine leadership in AI and technology.
News

March 5, 2025

2 min read

D-ID partners with Microsoft to deliver Al-powered avatars, transforming communication, customer interaction, and accessibility

D-ID, one of the leading platforms for the generation of AI-powered interactions and content creation, is excited to announce a partnership with Microsoft, bringing D-ID’s advanced technology to Microsoft Azure.