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This page is for Software Development Companies (SDC), looking to grow with Microsoft.
Building solutions for education or nonprofits? There is a dedicated path for you below.
Not an SDC? We’ll point you to the right Microsoft program.
Ready to publish and scale with Microsoft?
Wherever you are in your journey, there's a next step.
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Build and sell your solutions with the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, the starting point for software companies working with Microsoft.
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Microsoft for Startups gives you different paths depending on where you are:
- New to Azure? Incorporated startups can get up to $5K through the Azure startup credit offer to start building quickly.
- Startups working with an investor in the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network can enter a referral code for a higher level of support and benefits.
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ISV Success is for more advanced SDCs, with an active development project ready to publish. A 12-month track through Build, Publish and Grow, with Azure credits, technical consultations, and Marketplace go-to-market support.
Explore ISV Success
Building solutions for education or nonprofit?
You’re exactly who we’re looking for.
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Build and grow your education business with resources designed to help you support customers and advance education transformation.
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Grow your nonprofit business with campaign materials, monthly news, live calls, skilling paths, and go-to-market resources, to support nonprofit customers and drive mission-focused AI transformation.
Explore Nonprofit Partner Readiness -
Education and nonprofit SDCs are where we’re putting our focus right now. Tell us what you’re building and let’s see together whether we’re a good match.
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Not quite an SDC, or working in a different industry?
There's still a place for you in the Microsoft ecosystem.
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Microsoft for Nonprofits: “Access discounted and donated Microsoft technology (Microsoft 365, Azure grants, Dynamics 365, and security tools) through the Nonprofit Hub.”
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Microsoft Education: Partner and training resources for education, including Elevate for Educators.
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The resources above, Microsoft for Startups and ISV Success, are open to any software company, whatever you're building.
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