Microsoft for Startups, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), today welcomed its second cohort of 21 startups to the GrowthX Accelerator program in the region.

Microsoft has four main motivations in launching this program.

Tech Enablement

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Microsoft connects 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.

Market Access

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The program connects tech startups with some of the biggest corporations, all of whom have specific problem statements they are looking to solve.

Co-creation

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Work closely with some of Microsoft's largest corporate partners across the region to solve for specific challenges and co-create together for 12 weeks.

Investor Readiness

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Understand how investor ready is theh startup and get exposure to Microsoft’s VC partner network.

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