Unlocking Azure funding can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Microsoft offers a range of funding options, including Azure credits for students, startups, and small businesses.
You can get up to $100,000 in Azure credits for your startup through the Microsoft for Startups program. This program also provides access to other Microsoft tools and resources to help your business grow.
Azure also offers a free account with $200 in free credits, which can be used to try out different services and features. This is a great way to get started with Azure and see how it can benefit your business.
With these funding options, you can unlock the full potential of Azure and take your business to the next level.
Funding Options
Azure Innovate funding can help you transform your data analytics and leverage AI-powered capabilities, fast tracking your data and AI goals with support from Transparity.
You can use this funding to deploy new solutions or put the latest Microsoft technology to the test, giving you the confidence to embrace the latest tech.
With Azure Innovate funding, you can create an industry-leading, scalable BI solution from scratch, which can transform how you collect, analyze, and report critical data.
This funding can also help you test-drive some new tech with a Proof of Concept (POC) or deploy it fully, getting stakeholder buy-in without the investment.
You can see what all the AI hype is about in your environment, on your own data, with a funded project.
Timetable
The timetable for the Azure funding process is quite straightforward. You have from October 28th to December 31st, 2024 to submit your application for funding.
Here's a breakdown of the key dates you should keep in mind:
- 28.10.–31.12.2024: Application for funding
- 01.–12.01.2025: Internal review of applications and possible queries
- From 13.01.2025: Announcement of funded projects by e-mail, setup of Azure environments by the ZID, and onboarding of users
- From 20.01.2025: Implementation of the projects
- September 2025: Submission of interim report
- December 2025: Submission of final report
Mark your calendars for these important deadlines.
Azure Innovate
Azure Innovate funding is available to elite Microsoft partners who have demonstrated exceptional data and AI capabilities. These partners can then offer the funding to organisations, enabling them to explore Microsoft's data and AI suite with support.
The funding includes Microsoft's latest tech, which can dramatically reduce the cost of exploring and deploying data and AI capabilities. This can be a game-changer for organisations looking to transform their data analytics and leverage AI-powered capabilities.
Azure Innovate funding can be used for a range of Proof of Concepts (POC) and deployments across Data, AI and App Innovation technologies. Here are some examples of the technologies included:
- Microsoft Fabric
- Azure Synapse
- Azure Databricks
- Power BI Premium
- Azure OpenAI & Chat GPT
- Azure Machine Learning
- Azure AI Speech & Vision
- Azure AI Language and Document Intelligence
- Transparity AI Base Models
- Azure AI Search
This funding can help organisations take advantage of modern technologies and transform their data analytics and AI goals. With Azure Innovate, you can fast track your data and AI goals with support from a trusted partner.
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