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The Emerging Partner Programme

Today’s SMMEs can be tomorrow’s big inspirations

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About the Initiative

The Emerging Partner Programme is an Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) B-BBBEE initiative by Microsoft South Africa. The program supports the development of 100% Black-Owned Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) in the ICT industry that are aspiring Microsoft Solutions Partners.

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Understand the power of partnership

Being a Microsoft partner can unlock innovation to drive business transformation for your customers. Learn more about the ecosystem within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program and become a partner or learn more about resources today. Partners within BPGI cohorts also receive comprehensive guidance to understand how to navigate the target ecosystem.

Build and sell your solutions— with the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program

Explore Microsoft solution areas

We’re looking forward to help you accelerate your organization’s success. Leverage AI powered solutions, from business and data to security and infrastructure, and benefit from a network that connects Emerging Partners and customers.

Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program by solution areas

Drive growth through GTM resources

Ready to jump-start your marketing efforts? Learn about go-to-market assets available through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program today. Partners within BPGI cohorts also learn more about go-to-market benefits and ways to increase customer growth and sales.

Go to market faster with Microsoft marketing resources
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Emerging Partner Programme Graduation Criteria

SMMEs graduate from the programme when they meet the following criteria:

  • SMME has completed 24 months on the programme.
  • SMME has attained two Solutions Area Designations during the 24 months.
  • SMME becomes End Customer Investment Funding (ECIF) eligible/enabled during the 24 months.

Celebrating Partner Successes

Learn more about partners who have graduated from the Emerging Partner Programme

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Partner Events

Members of the Emerging Partners Programme have access to a range exclusive events especially designed to help the growth and development of your SMME. Explore all the opportunities for connections and learning in South Africa.

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Emerging Partner Programme Resources and Additional Programs

Learn more about the initiative and how partners benefit, as well as additional programme partners can leverage.

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Technical Training Partners Business Development Training Suppliers Access to Market Additional Partner Programmes
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Emerging Partner Programme FAQ

  • The Emerging Partner Programme is open to any SMME that meets the following criteria:

    • 100% Black-Owned business
    • ICT Business, offering Microsoft Solutions
    • SMME (turnover of less than R50 million)
    • Has a minimum of four technical staff
    • Has been in operation for at least two years
    • Registered as a Microsoft Partner
    • Business is not ECIF enabled

  • Businesses who meet the eligibility criteria can register now.

  • The programme supports SMMEs over 24 months to attain one-two Microsoft Solutions Area Designations through:

    • Technical Skilling to attain Microsoft Certifications
    • Adoption and Change Management Training
    • Business Development Programmes
    • Access to potential funding for Microsoft Solutions deployments
    • Market Exposure internally and externally

  • There is no cost to join the programme.

  • If you have any questions or feedback about the Emerging Partner Programme, you can contact us by email at EmergingPartnerSA@microsoft.com