News Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/content-type/news/ Startup insight and inspiration Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:33:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-Microsoft-favicon_rgb-1-32x32.png News Archives - Microsoft for Startups Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/content-type/news/ 32 32 Y Combinator and Microsoft partner to support the next generation of AI startups http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/y-combinator-and-microsoft-partner-to-support-the-next-generation-of-ai-startups/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5502 Y Combinator has chosen Microsoft Foundry to support its internal AI development and future products. Through Microsoft for Startups, founders can access Startup credits, AI capabilities, technical guidance, and go-to-market support to build, scale, and grow on Azure.

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]]> Microsoft Build 2026: 5 top announcements every startup should know http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-build-2026-5-top-announcements-every-startup-should-know/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5466 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.

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]]> Microsoft for Startups introduces a clearer path from AI development to enterprise growth http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-a-clearer-path-from-ai-development-to-enterprise-growth/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5372 Microsoft for Startups introduces a unified program that helps founders build faster, scale smarter on Azure, and accelerate enterprise growth.

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]]> Microsoft Build 2026 sessions every startup should attend http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-build-2026-sessions-every-startup-should-attend/ Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=5140 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.

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]]> A faster go-to-market path for startups: Intellectual Property co-sell at Microsoft for Startups http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-faster-go-to-market-path-for-startups-intellectual-property-co-sell-at-microsoft-for-startups/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-faster-go-to-market-path-for-startups-intellectual-property-co-sell-at-microsoft-for-startups/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Microsoft for Startups helps founders accelerate enterprise sales through IP co-sell, Marketplace access, and trusted go-to-market support.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/a-faster-go-to-market-path-for-startups-intellectual-property-co-sell-at-microsoft-for-startups/feed/ 0 Plansom uses Microsoft’s Foundry SDKs to bring result management into Microsoft Teams http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Microsoft Azure AI powers Plansom Agent in Teams—helping leaders set SMART goals, automate follow-through, and track progress effortlessly.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/plansom-uses-microsofts-foundry-sdks-to-bring-result-management-into-microsoft-teams/feed/ 0 Positive progress: Microsoft for Startups highlights benefits of GPT-5 on Azure http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/positive-progress-microsoft-for-startups-highlights-benefits-of-gpt-5-on-azure/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/positive-progress-microsoft-for-startups-highlights-benefits-of-gpt-5-on-azure/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Startups using GPT-5 on Azure benefit from improved CRM automation, context awareness, and seamless handling of complex business logic.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/positive-progress-microsoft-for-startups-highlights-benefits-of-gpt-5-on-azure/feed/ 0 Build fast, scale smart, and sell more: Microsoft for Startups evolves to better serve the startup ecosystem  http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/build-fast-scale-smart-and-sell-more-microsoft-for-startups-evolves-to-better-serve-the-startup-ecosystem/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/build-fast-scale-smart-and-sell-more-microsoft-for-startups-evolves-to-better-serve-the-startup-ecosystem/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:30:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=3428 As we evaluated our progress, we saw startups leveraging Microsoft Azure to achieve three main goals: build faster, scale smarter, and sell more. We've been proud to be part of the solution that is helping startups accelerate their progress and find success, and we’re doubling down on making our partnership with startups even more powerful.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/build-fast-scale-smart-and-sell-more-microsoft-for-startups-evolves-to-better-serve-the-startup-ecosystem/feed/ 0 Microsoft for Startups introduces Catalysts: AI-powered breakthroughs with Microsoft Azure and NVIDIA http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-catalysts-ai-powered-breakthroughs-with-microsoft-azure-and-nvidia/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-catalysts-ai-powered-breakthroughs-with-microsoft-azure-and-nvidia/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:45:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=3171 Microsoft Azure provides a scalable cloud backbone which pairs with NVIDIA's GPUs to accelerate innovation. Together, they enable startups and innovation-driven companies to train and deploy complex and accelerated AI models at scale.

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]]> http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-introduces-catalysts-ai-powered-breakthroughs-with-microsoft-azure-and-nvidia/feed/ 0 Microsoft for Startups Africa AI + Azure Tour: Connecting founders, funders, and innovators across the continent http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-africa-ai-azure-tour-connecting-founders-funders-and-innovators-across-the-continent/ http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/microsoft-for-startups-africa-ai-azure-tour-connecting-founders-funders-and-innovators-across-the-continent/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/startups/blog/?p=3116 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.

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