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Microsoft AI Tech Accelerator Switzerland

Equity-free ten-week Microsoft program for Swiss startups building with Azure AI, with Azure credits and 1:1 technical support.

Invests

Azure credits

Takes

No equity

Length

About 10 weeks

Where

Zurich

The deal

No investment and no equity; startups receive Azure cloud credits subject to eligibility.

Microsoft for Startups Switzerland runs an AI Tech Accelerator for startups building on Azure and Azure AI. Cohorts get expert-led sessions, tailored 1:1 technical and business support and Azure credits. The third cohort of 11 Swiss startups ran from February to mid-April 2026.

Invests: Azure credits
Takes: No equity
Length: About 10 weeks
Format: In person
Based in: Zurich, CH
Runs in: Zurich
Stage: Early stage to scale-up
Focus: Swiss startups building with Azure AI and generative models
Cohorts: Third cohort of 11 startups, February 2 to mid-April 2026
Acceptance: 11 startups in cohort 3
Perks: Azure credits, expert-led sessions, 1:1 technical and business support

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Terms as published by the program; verified October 2026. Programs change their deal every year, the apply page is the source of truth.

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