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Microsoft Build 2026: 5 top announcements every startup should know
Microsoft Build 2026 introduced new updates for AI startups, including model choice, trusted data grounding, Marketplace discovery, and Microsoft for Startups benefits to help founders build, scale, and reach customers faster. -
Microsoft for Startups introduces a clearer path from AI development to enterprise growth
Microsoft for Startups introduces a unified program that helps founders build faster, scale smarter on Azure, and accelerate enterprise growth. -
Microsoft Build 2026 sessions every startup should attend
Microsoft Build 2026 is just around the corner and this year’s event is packed with content for every role on a startup team; from AI-focused hands-on labs to lightning talks and deep-dive breakout sessions on agentic AI, custom model deployment, and multi-agent frameworks. -
A faster go-to-market path for startups: Intellectual Property co-sell at Microsoft for Startups
Microsoft for Startups helps founders accelerate enterprise sales through IP co-sell, Marketplace access, and trusted go-to-market support. -
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. -
Positive progress: Microsoft for Startups highlights benefits of GPT-5 on Azure
Startups using GPT-5 on Azure benefit from improved CRM automation, context awareness, and seamless handling of complex business logic. -
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. -
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. -
Shaping the future: Lessons from women founders in AI
Women entrepreneurs continue to drive innovation, transform industries, and redefine leadership in AI and technology.
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