MICROSOFT AI CLOUD PARTNER PROGRAM

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 Resources

To build capabilities in AI, Microsoft Cloud, and modern solutions

Go-to-Market Support

To accelerate customer engagement

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)

Program and Financial Benefits

  • Azure credits for Copilot Studio
  • Additional Microsoft 365 Copilot seats
  • Updated benefit packages (Launch, Success Core, Success Expanded)

Designations and Specializations

  • 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.