Applications open for Microsoft AI Accelerator Germany + Austria

Microsoft AI Accelerator for Germany & Austria: Applications Are Open

Are you an AI scaleup from Germany or Austria, with a scalable product and your first customers already on board? This is your chance to take the next step in scaling.

WeTransact has partnered with Microsoft Germany and NVIDIA to support the most innovative AI companies in the DACH region, setting them up for success with a dedicated program designed to prepare them for the next phase of growth and accelerate product expansion.

What Is the Microsoft AI Accelerator?

Microsoft has opened applications for a multi-week program run by industry experts. Only 10–15 high-potential B2B AI startups and scaleups will be selected. The goal? Help you scale on Azure, win enterprise customers, and turn the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace into a core sales channel.

What You'll Get

This isn't a theoretical workshop. It's hands-on support from the people who actually know how to get AI companies to scale. Here's what that looks like:

Deep technical guidance from Microsoft AI, Azure experts, and NVIDIA

‍Stop figuring it out alone. Get expert guidance on architecture, GenAI/agentic workloads, security & compliance — so you can build faster, avoid costly mistakes, and ship with confidence.

Commercial acceleration across enterprise go-to-market and Marketplace

‍Knowing how to sell to enterprise is a completely different game. You'll get co-sell support from Microsoft teams, Marketplace onboarding, offer design, and private offer guidance so you can close bigger deals, faster and bring revenue to the table.

Curated networking with Microsoft experts, sales leaders, and partners

‍The right introduction can change everything. You'll get direct access to the people and partners who can open doors , including an in-person closing event to make those connections count.

Marketing and visibility support through Microsoft

‍Getting seen by the right audience takes more than a great product. Through Microsoft communications and selected campaign activities, you'll get the visibility that puts you in front of enterprise buyers who are ready to purchase.

This Is Our Third Edition . Here's What Happened Before

We don't just talk about results. We deliver them.

Last year (2025), we ran the program in the UK. 12 companies were selected, and 10 are now actively transacting on the Marketplace.

Here's Darren Hardman, CEO of Microsoft UK & Ireland talking more about it. Check it out below

We're currently running (2026) a second edition in the UK, with companies like Convertr, iProov, CultureAI, Palindrome, Cronofy, Dayshape, Physics X, Raft, Gravitee, Whitespace, InstaDeep, Wordsmith, and Xceptor just getting started. We can't wait to see what they build.

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Now it's Germany and Austria's turn.

Mark your calendar:

• Applications open: February 24 – March 16, 2026
• Selection: March 18 – 24, 2026
• Kick-off (in person, Munich): March 26, 2026
• Program weeks: April 9 – May 21, 2026 (mix of on-site and virtual sessions)
• Final check-in & networking (in person): May 29, 2026

Entry Requirements

This program is built for companies that are ready to move fast. To apply, you need to be:

• An AI startup or scaleup with a market-ready product and paying customers
• Headquartered in Germany or Austria
• Targeting mid-market and/or enterprise customers
• Built on Azure today, or open to building/migrating key workloads on Azure
• Willing to commit time to key program dates and sessions (part-time format)

Ready to Apply?

Will we see your name on the selected list? We hope so.

Apply today →

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