New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Microsoft and Accenture on Tuesday announced to expand a joint initiative announced earlier this year to support startups that are focused on solving critical business challenges related to sustainability and skilling.

Initially focused on engaging startups with solutions in the areas of agriculture, education and healthcare, the hands-on programme provides technology support to help startups build scalable solutions and business models.

Microsoft and Accenture, back in March this year, had announced a partnership as a part of which the two companies had decided to support startups that develop solutions in the areas of agriculture, education and healthcare. Today, the two companies announced that they were expanding this partnership to support startups that focus on sustainability and skilling.

“Accelerated by the pandemic, social enterprises are reimagining how they can widen the reach and deepen that impact through technology. Our collaboration with Accenture will help startups scale their solutions quickly and drive meaningful and measurable impact,” said Lathika Pai, Country Head – Microsoft for Startups, MENA & SAARC.

New Delhi: Microsoft and Accenture announced Tuesday that they are expanding a joint initiative announced earlier this year to support startups focused on solving critical business challenges related to sustainability and skills.

New Delhi, Oct 27 — Microsoft and Accenture on Tuesday announced to expand a joint initiative announced earlier this year to support startups that are focused on solving critical business challenges related to sustainability and skilling.