Microsoft To Support Presight AI-Startup Accelerator Program
Applications are now being invited for the UAE-based program, with the deadline for entries being April 10, 2025.
Presight, the Abu Dhabi-based global big data analytics company powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has secured the support of global tech giant Microsoft for its UAE-based Presight AI-Startup Accelerator program.
The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by Microsoft and Presight, which is majority-owned by Abu Dhabi-based technology holding company G42. This initiative is thus building on Microsoft’s US$1.5 billion investment in G42 to accelerate AI innovation, with Presight already collaborating closely with Microsoft on several projects.
In a statement, the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator program was noted to have been designed “to help promising AI startups gain a commercial advantage, access cutting-edge technology resources, and expand their network within the UAE, the wider G42 ecosystem, and Presight’s global markets, alongside venture funding opportunities to exponentially accelerate their growth and scalability.”
Startups in the program will thus be gaining access to Microsoft’s expertise in technical enablement, mentorship, and market acceleration through its Microsoft Founders Hub initiative. Microsoft will empower them with high-performance computing, access to cloud services, and exposure to foundational AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and generative AI-powered analytics.
Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, said, “Microsoft and Presight share the same passion for innovation in AI, and nurturing the next wave of AI pioneers. Our collaboration through the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator underscores our mutual dedication to empowering startups with the tools, expertise, and opportunities they need to thrive. Together, we will foster a vibrant ecosystem where groundbreaking AI can flourish.”
Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, added, “We are excited to collaborate with Presight to support AI startups in their journey to success. The Microsoft Founders Hub is committed to providing technical resources, mentorship, and go-to-market enablement, ensuring startups have the infrastructure to innovate and scale. Together with Presight, we will help drive AI adoption and create transformative solutions that benefit industries worldwide."
The Presight AI-Startup Accelerator, which was launched at the GITEX Global event in Dubai last year, focuses on startups that have developed a prototype and are ready to test the market. The program’s structured curriculum helps startups refine their AI-powered products, optimize go-to-market strategies, and integrate with Presight’s product pipeline, providing unmatched cross-selling, networking, and promotional opportunities.
Participating startups will gain access to world-class AI infrastructure, mentorship, and commercialization opportunities that will position them for long-term success. Graduates of the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator are thus set to emerge as market-ready companies, having found their product-market fit, demonstrated customer value, and established a sustainable business model.
Applications to join the Presight AI-Startup Accelerator can be submitted on this website: www.presight.ai/accelerator. The deadline for entries is April 10, 2025; more information can be secured by emailing [email protected].
Pictured in the lead image is Naim Yazbeck, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, with Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight. Image courtesy Presight.
