Registration is open for the Program Global Entrepreneurship Social (Microsoft Global Social Entrepreneurship Program in English), from Microsoft.

O Program aims to provide startups with Social Impact free access to technologies so that they can innovate and develop. Up to ten vacancies will be offered to entrepreneurs from Social Impact and environmental.

Registration can be made until February 4, 2022 via site. The page is available in English and you must have a LinkedIn account to register.

Chosen companies will receive up to $120,000 in credit on Azure products, Visual Studio Enterprise subscription, free access to Office 365 Business Premium and Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement.  Plus, they'll have access to enterprise-grade Azure support and Microsoft engineers for personalized consultations.

Those selected will also participate in architecture classes, closed company events, and will have access to GitHub Enterprise.

REQUIREMENTS

• Internal goal that addresses a social or environmental challenge;
• Follow one or more Objectives of Sustainable development (SDG) from the UN;
• Have some element of ethics responsible for Social Impact.
• Have less than seven years of existence;
• Have until 25 million dollars in total annual revenue
• Being in the phase Seed, Series A, B or C.

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WHAT IT IS, AND HOW IT WORKS

What is Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub?

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a platform for all Organizations of Social Impact, at any stage, reach their next milestone through customized technical tools and business resources. Learn more about the details

Who qualifies for the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub?

All Organizations of Social Impact, from those who have had a spark of inspiration to those who are growing their business, are welcome to join Microsoft for the Startups Founders Hub. Learn more about our qualification criteria here.

How long does the application take?

Once you get started, it should take you about 10 minutes to complete your application so you can get back to working on your business.

What happens after I sign up?

We review all applications to assess whether our acceptance criteria have been met and will contact you when a final decision has been made. Although we are on limited sign-up, we are accepting new users on an ongoing basis. Response times may be delayed due to demand.

Why do I need to sign up with my LinkedIn account?

We believe that the Organizations of Social Impact are only as powerful as your network. With LinkedIn, we can activate potential mentors, advisors, and investors to help you reach your next milestone.

What if I can't access my LinkedIn account or don't have an existing LinkedIn account?

If you are having trouble accessing your LinkedIn account, please contact LinkedIn Support for guidance. For new users, you can easily sign up for an account at LinkedIn.com. We are currently unable to accept Microsoft applications for Startups Founders Hub without a LinkedIn account.

It is important to note that if you sign up for Program, you agree that you have read and acknowledge the Microsoft Privacy Statement and give Microsoft permission to collect your data and use your contact information to provide you with updates about your Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub application and related resources.

OUR EVALUATION

I found the Program interesting, but only big players in the Third sector with a Startup proposal will have a chance of being chosen, that is, 95% of the CSOs Brazilians are far from this goal. It is clear that the proposal of the Program is the development of a Partnership robust and well-defined, but it turns out that small organizations don't have the slightest chance in a Notice like this.

In fact, it seems to me that kind of Program where the Financier's interests are greater than actually benefiting exclusively the Entrepreneurship Social. But let's face it, really, whoever offers an opportunity like this aims to have some gain, right, I believe it's not a sin.

Well, I wish success to those Organizations that have the capacity to participate in a Program Therefore, they generally do not need as much help.

A hug.