Neo unveils AI startup accelerator with support from Microsoft and OpenAI

Hi Neo family,

Today Neo is thrilled to announce a new AI track for Neo Accelerator with help from Microsoft and OpenAI to empower startup founders with the best of generative AI. Neo startups will receive Azure and OpenAI credits, mentorship from leading AI researchers at Microsoft and OpenAI, and other benefits. This also begins a broader collaboration between Neo and Microsoft to deliver Microsoft support throughout the Neo entrepreneurial ecosystem, from startup founders to campus leaders.

Startup founders can apply to Neo Accelerator today and receive access to:

• Credits to use OpenAI's GPT models (generate and understand text and code) and Dall-E (generate images from text prompts).

• Production-ready Azure OpenAI Service offerings allowing startups to build with industry-leading machine learning infrastructure and APIs.

• Access to leading AI researchers and mentors at Microsoft and OpenAI including 1:1 in-person time at Neo’s intensive founder retreat.

• Additional benefits included with the highest tier of Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, such as Github Enterprise, Microsoft 365, LinkedIn Premium, and more.

Applications are open and we’ve extended the deadline to March 31, 2023 to give more startup founders a chance to take advantage of the AI track and new benefits from Microsoft and OpenAI.

In addition, all Neo community members and Neo Scholars will receive benefits from Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, including Azure and OpenAI credits. 

Since 2017, our diverse mentorship community, startup accelerator, and VC fund have helped exceptional engineers and startup founders maximize their potential. Our mission is to inspire and support tomorrow’s tech leaders.

We’ve been blown away by Microsoft’s AI investments, cutting-edge technology, and genuine support of entrepreneurship. OpenAI has captivated the world with a stunning parade of new technology releases including ChatGPT and GPT-4. Both companies are at the forefront of leading breakthroughs in generative AI, and we’re excited for them to turbocharge a new generation of Neo startups. 

We love working with the Microsoft and OpenAI teams and can’t wait to introduce them to you.