The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) is Microsoft’s global partner framework designed to help organizations innovate, grow, and deliver customer value using the power of Microsoft Cloud and AI.
Why join?
As a partner, you gain access to:
✅ Solution designations that validate your expertise and showcase your value to customers
✅ Incentives and co-selling opportunities to expand your reach and drive new business
✅ Skilling and enablement resources to build capabilities in AI, Microsoft Cloud, and modern solutions
✅ Go-to-market support and marketing assets to accelerate customer engagement
– Learn more about the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program
– Explore membership and benefits on Microsoft Learn
– MAICPP Resources
What’s New in FY26?
The program is evolving in FY26 with refreshed solution areas, enhanced benefits, and stronger investments in AI and cloud innovation.
1. Streamlined Commercial Solution Areas
From six areas to three core pillars:
- AI Business Solutions (Business Applications + Modern Work)
- Cloud & AI Platforms (Data & AI + Digital & App Innovation + Infrastructure)
- Security (remains dedicated)
2. Enhanced Benefits & Incentives (from Feb 2026)
- Azure credits for Copilot Studio
- Additional Microsoft 365 Copilot seats
- Updated benefit packages (Launch, Success Core, Success Expanded)
- New Solutions Partner designations: Support Services, Distributor/Indirect, Device
- New specializations: Copilot, Clinical Apps, Sovereign Cloud
3. Major Investment Shifts
Microsoft is increasing partner funding in key areas:
- +50% in AI Business Solutions (Copilot)
- +70% in Cloud & AI Platforms (Azure Accelerate)
- +15% in Security
- 70% of all partner investments are directed to the SME & Channel segment
4. New AI-Powered Partner Tools
- AI-powered Go-to-Market Studio
- Partner Center AI Assistant (preview)
- SPARK propensity data in Partner Center
5. Better Alignment with Customer Needs
The new structure helps partners articulate business value, not just technical capabilities.