Do you have a tech startup? Are you currently using Microsoft Azure services or planning to do so substantially in the next year? Do you need a boost to propel your startup? Submit your application to the Microsoft Competition, organized by LE CAMP! You could be one of the four grand prize winners who will each receive a $25,000 grant in Azure credits and 6 months of support through LE CAMP’s Acceleration program.
The Microsoft Competition, organized by LE CAMP, is part of the renewal of the partnership agreement between Microsoft and LE CAMP. As a major partner of LE CAMP, Microsoft wishes to support the growth of startups and contribute to the Quebec and Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The aim is to help young companies with high growth potential to accelerate their success by offering them a Microsoft Azure products sponsorship and a coaching package via LE CAMP’s Acceleration program.\
The event will conclude with the Grand Final on November 25, 2021
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
- Have a tech startup
- Be at the commercialization stage (have already made sales)
- Have a turnover of less than CAN$5M
- Have its head office in Canada
- Use Microsoft Azure products or plan to do so in the next year
CONTENT REQUESTED IN THE VIDEO :
- Presentation of the CEO and the company
- Demonstration of the company’s business potential
- Presentation of the benefits expected from the $25,000 Azure credit grant and the 6-month support from LE CAMP in its Acceleration program
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM AND THE VIDEO :
- Clear presentation of the technology project
- Demonstration of business potential
- Video within the time limit (90 seconds maximum)*
- Clarity on the benefits expected from the grant and the support
*Any video longer than 90 seconds will be automatically rejected.
* To streamline the process, we encourage you to use Loom or Youtube platforms to upload your video.
SELECTION PROCESS :
Stage 1: Submission of the registration form and short video (90 seconds maximum)
Stage 2 : Selection and announcement of the eight finalists
Stage 3 : Final pitches and announcement of the four grand prize winners
Timeline
31 October: Closing date for applications
12 November: Annoucement of the eight finalists
25 November: Grand Final and prize-giving