AI Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog

Thought leadership
February 10
7 min read

FYAI: Why startups will help accelerate global AI transformation

From innovative enterprise applications that reinvent the way we work to software development tools that help us understand the impact of agentic AI, startups can help accelerate the future of technology.

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Founder advice
February 3
4 min read

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.

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Startup stories
January 20
4 min read

How Overcut builds secure, enterprise‑ready agentic workflows on Azure

Modern enterprises rely on an increasingly complex software delivery stack, spanning ticketing and planning tools, Git platforms, CI systems, and cloud infrastructure.

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Startup stories
January 15
3 min read

How AI-powered collaborations are transforming healthcare and life sciences

Across clinical care, research, and population health, startups and enterprises are working together to turn AI into solutions.

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.

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Events and community engagement
December 4, 2025
3 min read

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.

Events and community engagement
November 18, 2025
6 min read

5 startups to watch

Startups are scaling faster than ever—building agentic AI systems, multimodal experiences, and real-world solutions with Microsoft Cloud and AI.

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Startup stories
November 6, 2025
4 min read

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.

Events and community engagement
November 4, 2025
4 min read

Microsoft Ignite 2025: Turning vision into enterprise impact

Microsoft Ignite 2025 is where startups and enterprises come together to build what’s next.

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Startup stories
October 22, 2025
3 min read

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.

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Events and community engagement
October 20, 2025
6 min read

Why startups shouldn’t miss Microsoft Ignite 2025: A front-row seat to the future of AI innovation

Microsoft Ignite 2025 is built for startups ready to move fast.

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Startup stories
October 15, 2025
4 min read

HappyRobot: Building the AI operating system for the real economy

From carrier sales to track and trace, HappyRobot’s AI workflows streamline logistics and deliver real-world efficiency for enterprise customers.