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Startup Stories: Mobile Barter Platform Swaps Things You Don’t Need for Things You Don’t Have

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 By Microsoft for Startups

have|need is a service operating on a global scale that overlays broad present-day availability of mobile communications and services onto fundamental principles of a barter economy, enabling need to meet availability efficiently and effectively without money getting in the way.

Microsoft for Startups Ecosystem Update – September 2019

Tuesday, October 8, 2019 By Microsoft for Startups

Ecosystem Update Startup Stories

September was a busy month. It was busy for the team but more importantly it was busy for you founders. From companies who are redefining how healthcare is administered, to startups who are helping people more effectively barter, it’s inspiring to see the work that is being done around the world. Let’s dig in.

Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Startup Spotlight: Squigl Uses ML to Transform Speech and Text to Powerful Animations

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 By Ted Roduner

Startup Stories Squigl Azure ML

Squigl uses machine learning to transform text and speech into powerful animated content that captures attention and drives home important messaging.

Microsoft Reactors are Growing— New Spaces in Shanghai and Bangalore

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 By Jeana Jorgensen

Microsoft Reactors MaRS Toronto Bangalore Shanghai

We're excited to announce two new Microsoft Reactor spaces, in Shanghai and Bangalore. These spaces come on the heels of Microsoft’s announcement of its commitment to startups in North Asia, with an emphasis on accelerating startup growth through access to technology and resources.

Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2019

Startup Stories: Whiteboard Coordinator Reduces Healthcare Costs with Improved Efficiency

Monday, September 23, 2019 By Ted Roduner

Whiteboard Coordinator Startup Stories

Despite the world’s march toward ever-greater efficiency, healthcare has actually become less productive over the last two decades. This is largely due to operational inefficiency; people and…

Startup Story: Shoppers Who Shop Together Save Together with CrossShopper

Monday, September 16, 2019 By Microsoft for Startups

Startup Stories CrossShopper

Crowd-sourced price comparison service CrossShopper draws on the experiences of a community of shoppers to provide the best possible price for the things you need.

Announcing Microsoft for Startups Autonomous Driving

Monday, September 9, 2019 By Aditya Sharma

Autonomous Driving IAA

Announcing Microsoft for Startups: Autonomous Driving, an exclusive program which aims to accelerate the growth of startups working on autonomous driving (AD).

Microsoft for Startups Ecosystem Update – August 2019

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 By Microsoft Startups

Ecosystem Update Startup Spotlight Startup News

Let's read about how startups are making waves around the world.

Microsoft for Startups and OneEleven Partner to Help Startups Scale

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 By Microsoft for Startups

Canada OneEleven

We're unveiling a partnership with OneEleven to help startups scale

Teaming with Female Founders Alliance to Change the Landscape for Women Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 By Ian Bergman

Female Founders Alliance Ready Set Raise Partnership

Microsoft for Startups is proud to partner with Female Founders Alliance to support Ready, Set, Raise