Microsoft Innovation Centers (MIC) are state of art technology facility which is intended to assist students, developers, IT professionals, entrepreneurs, startups and academic researchers to develop and deploy innovative software solutions based on Microsoft technology. The services provided are designed to boost ICT technology development and foster the growth of sustainable local software econo
mies through skills and professional training, industry partnerships and innovation. The Center therefore accommodates stakeholders such as Academic Institutions, Industry and Government. There are over 115 Microsoft Innovation Centres worldwide and we are happy to announce the world’s latest one right here in Trinidad & Tobago. While each Center tunes its programs to local needs, they all provide similar content and services designed to accelerate technology advances and stimulate local software economies through skills and professional training, industry partnerships and innovation. Primary areas of focus of the MIC include:
Skills and Intellectual Capital: The Skills Accelerator focuses on intellectual capital and people enablement with software, business management and marketing courses, software development courses, and employment programs for students. Industry Partnerships: The Partnership Accelerator focuses on enabling successful partnerships by connecting people and organizations in the innovation ecosystem. The MICs do this by offering programs on partnering with Microsoft, and by cultivating local and regional industry alliances that support the growth of software ‘industry clusters’ and software quality assurance programs. Solutions and Innovation: The Innovation Accelerator focuses on enhancing local capacity for innovation through hands on engagements. This includes labs for ISVs, start-ups, partners, students, and entrepreneurs
Mission Statement
To foster innovation, development and growth of the ICT infrastructure across multiple sectors within the country; enabling solutions that can be marketed within the region and internationally at a competitive level. MIC Programs and Activities
– Technical Skills Development
– Business Skills Development
– Prototype Development
– Business Incubator / Startup Incubation
– Virtual Startup Incubation
– Product Testing
– Technology Partner Product Showcasing
– 3D Printing Support
– IT Pro Developer Camps
– Game Developer Camps