Microsoft for Startups Middle East GrowthX Accelerator 2023
Deadline: 14th of September, 2023
Join their 8-week, equity-free accelerator program for sustainability startups! With the support of Microsoft and Abu Dhabi Investment Office, learn from global experts, connect with the right corporate and investment network, and access opportunities to scale your solution to the next level.
The Microsoft GrowthX accelerator program’s mission is to connect startups with the best of Microsoft and help them scale.
Entrepreneurs build cool startups, they help accelerate them. Microsoft’s corporate customers are constantly on the hunt for new innovative solutions to give their businesses an edge. They support tech startups that want to sell their innovative solutions to these customers, via a series of workshops to speed up their sales cycle.
Throughout their accelerator program, their founders build close relationships with key decision-makers and to adapt their tech solutions to the customers’ needs.The virtual program supports qualifying startups across 4 pillars:
- Tech Enablement : Connect founders with the tech they need to thrive. Access a package of perks, including a minimum of $25,000 of free Azure credits, GitHub Enterprise License, Microsoft 365 Licenses, and an extensive network of tech experts.
- Corporate Readiness : The program connects tech startups with some of the biggest corporations and mentors that prepare their startups for enterprise selling.
- Financial Readiness : Work closely with expert financial mentors to enhance the startups’ financial and business models.
- Investor Readiness : Understand how investor ready you are and get exposure to Microsoft’s VC partner network.
Components:
- Four themes based on COP28 thematic days:
- Finance, Trade, Gender Equality and Accountability
- Energy, Industry, and Just Transition
- Nature, Land Use, and Oceans
- Food, Agriculture and Water
- Virtual capacity building workshops and training covering Business, Abu Dhabi, Sustainability and Tech
- Unique curated mentor panel dedicated specifically to each startup
- 1:1 Technical support and guidance from Microsoft specialists
- In-person Demo Day and opportunities at COP28 in the UAE
- Access to investors and corporate partners
- $150,000+ in credits and benefits on Founders Hub (learn more)
Startup Criteria:
- Tech startups
- Sustainability solutions
- Revenue Generating Scale-Ups or Growth Stage Innovators
