Microsoft for Startups

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Microsoft for Start-ups Founders Hub helps remove traditional barriers to building a tech company by democratizing historically inaccessible resources including expert mentorship. Founders can get started on the platform in minutes and gain free access to the technology and support that’s critical to turning dreams into life-changing products.

The benefits vary depending on the stage of your start-up.  Microsoft provides benefits that scale with you as your business and team scales. Examples of the types of benefits you can get access to:

  • Mentors who are experts in your industry or technology type to help validate your idea
  • Azure sponsorship credits that grow with you as your needs increase
  • Microsoft 365 productivity tools including Teams for video conferencing, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
  • GitHub and Visual Studio Code for developer collaboration
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Microsoft For Start-ups Founders Hub

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Quick Facts

  • Microsoft Founders applications 
  • Free access to Microsoft 365 productivity tools 
  • Resources for developer collaboration 
  • For startup and founders 
i.d.e.a. Fund Applications Open

Applications are now open for i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort 3

Are you developing and/or redesigning new green products, services, processes, and technologies that reduce environmental impact?

The i.d.e.a.™ Fund program focuses on supporting a more sustainable economy while fostering an inclusive and equitable growth in southern Ontario. Find out if you’re eligible to access up to $20,000 in matching seed funding and 30 hours of expert mentorship.

Applications are open from September 9 to September 30, 2024.

14th Annual LiONS LAIR Pitch Competition and in-person Gala on September 26, 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Tickets available on lionslair.ca

Attend the 14th annual LiONS LAIR pitch competition

Since 2011, Innovation Factory’s LiONS LAIR has helped more than 150 startups launch and scale their businesses. This fall, join over 350 entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders to network over dinner and drinks, celebrate innovation, and watch finalists pitch live to a panel of judges to win cash and in-kind prizes.

When: September 26, 2024 | 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Where: LiUNA Station – 360 James St. N, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1H5