ISV Success: New and expanded benefits for software companies with AI projects

As an ISV pursuing new AI solutions, you're changing the way businesses solve complex challenges and meeting the demand of global customers looking to do more with AI. That’s why we’re bringing new resources and financial incentives to ISV Success—benefits that are designed to help software companies build innovative AI applications and grow sales in the commercial marketplace.

New AI benefits & incentives:

1. Technical guidance 
AI Envisioning Events - learn from our generative AI experts during interactive AI Envisioning Events with sessions designed for both business and technical teams. These monthly sessions will help you identify the most impactful AI use cases for your business and then create a development plan for execution. Check out our events page to sign up.

AI Consultations - software companies in ISV Success also receive free AI-focused 1:1 consults to support scenarios that include extending Copilots, integrating AI services, and responsible AI practices. To accelerate development and uplevel your team, all participants can now access GitHub Copilot using Azure credits and take AI certification exams with free vouchers.

2. Expanded package for AI apps 
ISVs with high-potential AI projects will be upgraded from core to expanded package. With up to 50 hours of technical consultation and additional Azure credits, you’ll be set up to build and test new market-place ready apps. These ISVs also receive GTM benefits, including customer propensity scoring and Azure sponsorship to close deals, through marketplace rewards at an earlier stage.

To find out if your project is eligible, schedule an Architecture Design Session or Architecture Review Session in Partner Center, or reach out to your Engagement Manager to learn more.

3. New advanced package with financial incentives 
ISV Success now offers a new advanced package for ISVs with a certified software designation. These ISVs are eligible for up to 100K in financial incentives to build and deploy AI and analytics apps. Additionally, there is an opportunity for ISVs to qualify for up to 50K in financial incentives to migrate end-customers to Azure-based applications. Visit the offer benefits page on the ISV Hub to learn more about the advanced package.

To become eligible for certified software designations, partners must meet the following criteria:

- Have a transactable offer in the marketplace

- Undergo a technical review for interoperability with Microsoft products

- Demonstrate a proven track record of customer success

ISVs that qualify for the advanced package can access financial incentives in the incentives workspace.

Note: these incentives have previously been available as part of the Azure Innovate and Azure Migrate and Modernize offers.

Take advantage of these benefits

For current ISV Success members, many of these benefits are available now in your Partner Center Dashboard if qualified.

If you’re not enrolled and are ready to explore what ISV Success can offer your business, apply today to access our benefits package. Learn more by visiting the ISV Hub and chatting with our AI-assistant.