{"id":41822,"date":"2021-10-22T09:22:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T16:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftuspartnerblog.azurewebsites.net\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/?p=41822"},"modified":"2022-02-01T03:07:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T11:07:50","slug":"accelerator-program-launching-to-support-black-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/americas-partner-blog\/2021\/10\/22\/accelerator-program-launching-to-support-black-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerator program launching to support Black partners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We are thrilled to announce that our Black Partner Growth Initiative Accelerator Program will launch in January 2022, with its first-ever partner cohort. All qualifying members of the Initiative are encouraged to submit an application<\/a> to take part. The application period ends on December 17, 2021.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Black Partner Growth Initiative began as an effort to reach the Black community through sponsored events such as the Black Women Talk Tech Face of a Founder Summit<\/a>, and the enablement of a partner-led community, Black Channel Partner Alliance.<\/p>\n

Through feedback and engagement from the community, we\u2019ve turned our focus toward the next phases of our Initiative goals: expediting building and selling support to strengthen partner engagement and success with focused programming. Within the Initiative, the BPGI Accelerator Program is one of the programs to advance the course of participating and thriving partners.<\/p>\n

Black-owned AppMeetup to provide Accelerator participants with success roadmap<\/h2>\n

We have partnered with Black-owned Microsoft partner, AppMeetup<\/a>, to help cultivate partners who join the BPGI Accelerator Program. Running on Azure, AppMeetup is dedicated to expanding the capacity and growth of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). Accelerator participants will work with AppMeetup to develop a roadmap to meet their goals along with regular coaching and content to support their progress. They will also have exclusive access to monthly workshops, group and 1:1 business advising and strategic support, partner success calls, and more led by AppMeetup.<\/p>\n

Drawing upon partner experience and an innate desire to influence the success of Black-owned business, AppMeetup\u2019s Cloud-selling approach reduces barriers to growth early on, helping partners realize their goals quicker and more effectively.<\/p>\n

We encourage all partners enrolled in the Black Partner Growth Initiative to consider applying for the BPGI Accelerator Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The BPGI Accelerator program is a growth catalyst for Black partners<\/h2>\n

If you are a Black-owned partner ready to take your business to the next level, the Accelerator Program is your channel for additional support. Focused on a limited number of partners across a 3-month period, we accelerate growth by connecting you \u2013 tech CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs \u2013 to deeper, personalized 1:1 engagement to support your journey to developing a customized company growth roadmap.<\/p>\n

In addition to the resources attained by enrolling in the overarching Initiative, participation in this selective cohort will offer you the guidance of Microsoft leaders and experts through a carefully designed business enablement and tech intensive program with opportunities that will open the door for stronger partnerships across the Microsoft ecosystem, including prioritized program referrals and market opportunities. Through this program, you will receive group and 1:1 business advising focused on enhancing your business strategy and achieving company goals.<\/p>\n

As you increase your market readiness, you will also receive prioritized referrals to other Microsoft programs intended to help you grow. Upon program completion, you will receive company spotlights, and post-graduation support intended to support your growth and profitability.<\/p>\n

Who is eligible for the BPGI Accelerator Program?<\/h3>\n

Full engagement in the Accelerator Program is essential to the success of participating partners, therefore we\u2019ve established criteria to ensure selected partners are positioned to realize the full benefit.<\/p>\n

Eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n