Startup stories Archives - Page 2 of 9 - Microsoft for Startups Blog

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Startup stories
August 21
4 min read

Microsoft for Startups Scouts: Empowering the next generation of startup support

Discover how Microsoft for Startups Scouts supports early-stage ventures and universities with tools and mentorship.

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Startup stories
August 12
3 min read

How Bria is transforming visual content creation with Microsoft for Startups

In the fast-paced world of startups, finding the right partners can make all the difference.

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Startup stories
August 7
3 min read

Transforming healthcare access with August AI and Microsoft Azure

In the world of healthcare, clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.

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Startup stories
July 23
4 min read

Catalyst: Basecamp Research leverages Microsoft and NVIDIA AI to unlock secrets of biodiversity

A groundbreaking initiative promises to revolutionize our understanding of biodiversity and its applications—and it’s powered by Microsoft and NVIDIA.

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Startup stories
July 3
2 min read

Catalysts: Revolutionizing healthcare with Pangaea Data, Microsoft Azure, and NVIDIA

Healthcare is constantly evolving, driven by the need to improve patient outcomes and in so doing the delivery of healthcare itself.

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News
July 1
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.

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News
June 25
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.

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Startup stories
May 8
6 min read

5 prevalent AI themes for both startups and enterprise

With Microsoft Build 2025 coming up, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the events I’ve already had the opportunity to attend in 2025—and the insights startups can garner from these industry gatherings.

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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.

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Startup stories
May 5
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.

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Startup stories
April 24
3 min read

Microsoft for Startups and PearX: Accelerator seeks AI startups for next cohort

Microsoft for Startups partners with PearX to ensure that their portfolio companies get access to a variety of resources—including customers.

Events and community engagement
April 22
4 min read

Join Microsoft for Startups at RSAC 2025

This year, Microsoft for Startups is proud to be alongside a curated group of Pegasus Program startups who are redefining what’s possible in security.