Microsoft for Startups Blog
Startup insight and inspiration
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Build your AI startup with confidence
Get Azure credits to put towards a wide range of AI models, including Azure OpenAI Service, Meta Llama, and Microsoft’s own Phi small language models.
Startup stories
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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. -
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.
Founder advice
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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. -
5 key marketing tips for early-stage business startup founders
Five essential marketing tips to help early-stage B2B startup founders navigate the marketplace and achieve sustainable growth.
News
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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. -
A guide to securing software supply chains for early stage startups
As founders and technical experts, it’s essential to understand why software supply chain security matters, how to approach it, and what steps you can take to contribute to a more secure ecosystem. -
How Petrofac uses Upwind for real-time AKS protection
In today’s evolving world of cloud security, knowing how to comprehensively secure cloud infrastructure and applications can be challenging.
Latest posts
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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. -
Welcome Account: Women’s History Month Microsoft for Startups Feature
Caroline Span is the cofounder of Welcome Account, an innovative fintech solution that brings financial inclusion to underserved groups.