{"id":366,"date":"2022-07-12T18:55:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T18:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtnfoundation-scholarship.nijaplay.com\/?p=366"},"modified":"2022-07-12T18:55:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T18:55:53","slug":"microsoft-for-startups-middle-east-africa-growthx-accelerator-program-for-tech-startups-apply-by-22nd-february-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gazketmusic.com.ng\/apply\/microsoft-for-startups-middle-east-africa-growthx-accelerator-program-for-tech-startups-apply-by-22nd-february-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft for Startups Middle East &#038; Africa GrowthX Accelerator Program for Tech Startups &#8211; Apply by 22nd February 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fpm_start\"><\/div>\n<p>Microsoft for Startups Middle East &amp; Africa GrowthX Accelerator Program for Tech Startups<\/p><script data-noptimize=\"\" data-wpfc-render=\"false\">\nfpm_start( \"true\" );\n<\/script>\n\n<ul>\n<li>The Microsoft GrowthX accelerator program\u2019s mission is to connect startups with the best of Microsoft and help them scale.<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft support tech startups that want to sell their innovative solutions to these customers, via a series of workshops to speed up their sales cycle. Throughout the 3 month program, this workshop series allows our founders to build close relationships with key decision-makers and to adapt their tech solutions to the customers\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n<li>The virtual program supports qualifying startups across 4 pillars:<b>Tech Enablement<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Microsoft connect 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.<b>Market Access<\/b><\/li>\n<li>The program connects tech startups with some of the biggest corporations, all of whom have specific problem statements they are looking to solve.<b>Co-creation<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Work closely with some of Microsoft\u2019s largest corporate partners across the region to solve for specific challenges and co-create together for 12 weeks.<b>Investor Readiness<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Understand how investor ready you are and get exposure to Microsoft\u2019s VC partner network.<b>Benefits<\/b>\n<p>GrowthX 12-week Accelerator program includes:<\/li>\n<li>Matching startups with corporate partners.<\/li>\n<li>Virtual\/physical workshops and training.<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship from domain experts.<\/li>\n<li>Technical support and guidance.<\/li>\n<li>VC access &amp; demo days.<\/li>\n<li>Corporate round tables &amp; demo days.<\/li>\n<li>Social &amp; alumni events.<\/li>\n<li>Corporates\/startup workshops to solve real life problems.<b>How to Apply<\/b><\/li>\n<li>For more information and job application details, see;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/MEA\/startups\/growthxaccelerator\/#GrowthXForm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft for Startups Middle East &amp; Africa GrowthX Accelerator Program for Tech Startups \u200b<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"fpm_end\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft for Startups Middle East &amp; Africa GrowthX Accelerator Program for Tech Startups The Microsoft GrowthX accelerator program\u2019s mission is to connect startups with the best of Microsoft and help them scale. 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