Scale Up and Hi-Po programs designed for mid-stage and series stage startups respectively
Applications will also be considered for Microsoft’s Partner Accelerators under @cceler8
India 27 Juy 2016: Microsoft Accelerator at Bangalore is now taking applications for its Winter 2016 cohort. These applications are open to technology and technology enabled startups in any vertical. Scale Up is focused on helping later stage startups in growing traction. The High Potential program (Hi-Po) is designed for series stage startups, where corporates work with startups and Microsoft Accelerator in order to speed up their business potential.
Launched in 2015 – these programs have received tremendous traction with leading corporates like Citibank, Patni, Reliance and Kyron partnering with Microsoft Accelerator. The program has also seen the maturing and success of startups like Reverie, Altizon and Aureus Analytics who are now closely working with corporates from Microsoft’s own corporate customer network.
Over the years, the program has received over 3500 applications till date. Ravi Narayan, Global Director, Microsoft Accelerator said ‘’The Indian startup ecosystem is evolving rapidly and so are the needs of startups. Through the common application process for @acceler8, we can identify the right fit for applicants and recommend the right set of interventions.’’
Applications for these programs will also be eligible for screening and recommendation to Microsoft’s partners under the @cceler8 program. Through a single @acceler8 application, eligible startups will be recommended for programs run by Microsoft’s Partner Accelerators. These include Reliance’s GenNext Hub, ISDI and AIM Smart City, which is the latest addition to the list.
The final date for application to the Hi-Po and Scale-Up programs is 10th August 2016. To know more and apply visit the @cceler8 website.