Microsoft today urged startups from Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, and Pakistan to quickly register for its highly successful GrowthX Accelerator program before the 22 February deadline.

The GrowthX Accelerator is part of a broader strategic partnership between Microsoft and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to accelerate opportunities for startups in the region. The 12-week program will run from March to June 2022 featuring virtual and physical workshops and training sessions, as well as a series of demo days and networking events. Key areas that the program will address include tech enablement, go-to-market support, investor readiness, corporate and investor demo days, and co-creation. Corporate Partners in this year’s cohort include DHL, EY, Etisalat, and LuLu Hypermarket.

Mohamed Al Dhaheri, Acting Executive Director – Business Enterprise at the ADIO, said, “We are proud to continue our partnership with Microsoft for Startups to empower another cohort of startups with the training and networking opportunities they can leverage to grow and scale their businesses.”

“By leveraging the training and mentorship sessions, demo days, and networking events offered as part of the GrowthX Accelerator program, B2B tech startups will be tremendously empowered to confidently take their proposals to potential partners and clearly illustrate how their solution will help the organization better engage customers, empower employees, transform products and optimize operations,” Roberto Croci, Managing Director at Microsoft for Startups MEA articulated.

To apply for the Microsoft for Startups GrowthX Accelerator, or learn more, interested startups can get more details here.