Microsoft for Startups Blog
Startup insight and inspiration
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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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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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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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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
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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. -
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. -
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.
Founder advice
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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. -
Shaping the future: Lessons from women founders in AI
Women entrepreneurs continue to drive innovation, transform industries, and redefine leadership in AI and technology. -
DeepSearch Labs: Women’s History Month Microsoft for Startups Feature
Maryam Fayaz-Torshizi is the founder of DeepSearch Labs, a multi-agent research and intelligence platform that transforms complex data into multimodal outputs.
News
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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. -
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. -
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.
Latest posts
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Model ML leverages Azure for innovative agentic service in highly regulated markets
Model ML is on a mission to transform the financial services industry by bringing the power of AI to every level of analysis and decision making. -
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. -
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.
