{"id":1295,"date":"2023-05-30T13:47:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T13:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/?p=1295"},"modified":"2024-11-04T10:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T18:19:53","slug":"14-startups-join-microsofts-ai-for-good-to-promote-sustainable-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/startups\/blog\/14-startups-join-microsofts-ai-for-good-to-promote-sustainable-development\/","title":{"rendered":"14 startups join Microsoft\u2019s AI For Good to promote sustainable development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Microsoft for Startups AI for Good accelerator<\/a> in Israel, which promotes AI-based ventures focused on environmental and social sustainability, is launching its fourth year with 14 startups selected out of hundreds of applicants. In collaboration with Tech for Good, the award-winning accelerator has already supported over 1,000 startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program will support Israeli startups that harness AI technologies to tackle environmental and social challenges, drive sustainable innovation and promote a more equitable future. MS partnered with Peral Cohen, ESOP, and Startup Nation finder as program partners to enhance the support and value to the startups. The participants will be mentored by experts from Israel and abroad who will provide them with technological and business support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing on innovation and positive impacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Microsoft views the program as a strategic link to the Israeli tech ecosystem. Participating startups will be exposed to a variety of Microsoft activities, experts, and tools. In addition, the program opens opportunities with other a wide range of departments at MS such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n