Catalyst Accelerator Program
What
Is it?
The Catalyst Accelerator Program
The Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA), in conjunction with Microsoft and AppMeetup, has
created an innovative and engaging new Accelerator program. The Catalyst Accelerator will
help Black and African American-owned Cloud SaaS and IT US-based companies build their
businesses and grow partnerships within the various technology ecosystems. The Accelerator
provides access to information and resources to increase the ability of tech company founders
and entrepreneurs to grow while navigating the changing landscape.
Applications are due by February 24, 2023 with the Accelerator starting on March 13, 2023
What
to expect
The Accelerator Program
The Accelerator Program provides a deeper engagement opportunity for select partners. This highly selective program focuses on enabling and accelerating tech CEOs, founders, and entrepreneurs through a carefully designed cohort experience.
Microsoft partners selected for this cohort will receive the following:
Upon completion of the Accelerator, you will receive the following:
What
does it take
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a Microsoft partner with an MPN ID and meet one of these categories:
o Offering consulting and services that utilize Microsoft products, or
o Building on a Microsoft platform to build their own business, or
o Developing apps using Microsoft products, or
o Creating IP using Microsoft products (i.e., organizations who are willing to build technology on the Microsoft platform)
- Identify as a tech company that is at least 51% Black-owned and based in the United States
- Enrolled in the Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative
- Have a public-facing website with the solution and/or service offerings in the market
- Business in operation for at least two years (24+ months)
- Social Media Presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Revenue above $250K
- 25-100 Clients
- 5 employees (including the owner and/or contractors)
- Willingness to have company owners attend all Accelerator sessions
- At least one solution or consulting services offer in the marketplace, or willing to publish an offer on the Microsoft Commercial Market within 6 months, with a focus in one or more of these areas: Azure, Business Applications (i.e., Dynamics 365), Modern Work (i.e., Office 365, Teams), and/or Security
BCPA
ACCELERATOR
Topic
BCPA Microsoft Accelerator
Description
Apply for this opportunity to grow your Microsoft partnership knowledge base, increase your business acumen, and receive personalized coaching on accelerating your business. Participants will enjoy a cohort of business owners to help cultivate deeper relationships and lasting connections geared toward success.
Dates
March 2023
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How
It Works
1. Apply
Apply to be a part of an immersive accelerator tailored to helping you grow your technology company for better representation within the tech space.
2. Accelerate
Learn additional skills and tips on navigating different technology markets and programs to get your business seen and gain more market share within the ever-expanding technology space.
3. Graduate
Take skills learned and connect with fellow cohort graduates to take your business to new heights. Get spotlighted within the BCPA directory and Microsoft communications for added exposure to new developing opportunities. Receive amplification and referral to additional exclusive Microsoft programs and market opportunities based on availability and partner readiness.
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