$100,000 and mentorship from Microsoft's CEO: current opportunities for startups

Al-Farabi ScaleUp Accelerator

The Al-Farabi ScaleUp Accelerator by Al-Farabi Innovation Hub is a unique initiative to support startups in partnership with the international platform Plug and Play Saudi. The program will be held in the city of Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Application deadline: October 25

LaunchX Awards

The competition is open to anyone looking to develop their startups, regardless of their stage of implementation. All finalists will receive mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs. The winner of the competition will receive $5000, a scholarship for the LaunchX program worth $2500, as well as the AwardX trophy.

You can apply via the link.
Application deadline: November 1

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

The program allows you to significantly accelerate innovative development. It provides access to cutting-edge artificial intelligence services, expert advice, and key technologies necessary for building a successful startup.

You can apply via the link.

Imagine Cup 2025 Competition

This is an international competition for students, where they can present their startups using artificial intelligence in Microsoft Cloud. Participants will compete for the main prize of $100,000 and receive mentoring from Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.

You can apply via the link.

Online Pitch for Central Asian Startups

Startups will be able to receive expert feedback on their presentations and recommendations from experienced investors from Central Asia. During the broadcast, they will present their ideas live and learn how to improve their pitch. The online pitch takes place in The Tech's Telegram channel.

You can apply via the link.