Eligibility generally requires an Azure-based project. For the Azure Frontier Offer, projects must include eligible workloads like Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI Foundry or Databricks.
Revolutionize your enterprise for less with exclusive Microsoft funding. As a Tier 1 Enterprise Systems Integrator (ESI) partner, Thoughtworks provides elite access to co-investment programs designed to de-risk modernization and unlock measurable business impact.
Why Thoughtworks for Microsoft funding?
We don’t just recommend strategy; we ship working software. By combining our AI/Works platform with Microsoft’s investment funds, we help you rebuild legacy debt, rewire your operations with agents and reimagine what’s possible on the Microsoft Cloud.
ESI elite status: We are part of a select group of global partners trusted by Microsoft to deliver the most complex enterprise cloud transformations.
3-3-3 methodology: go from a blank page to a production-grade MVP in just 3 months.
Agentic delivery: deploy LLM-agnostic, enterprise-grade AI natively on the Azure AI stack.
Our core funding programs
End customer investment funds (ECIF)
The ECIF program is a strategic initiative designed to support businesses in adopting and migrating to Azure workloads.
- What it covers: professional services funding to implement and optimize Azure data platforms.
- The benefit: directly offsets the costs of cloud migration, integration and deployment.
- Amount: varies based on project scope and projected Azure Consumed Revenue (ACR).
FY26 pilot: Azure frontier offer (AFO)
A new, unified motion for 2026 designed to displace legacy databases and land enterprise workloads on Azure Data and AI.
- Professional services (ECIF): up to $500,000 in funding for Thoughtworks to implement your AI-ready platform.
- Migration credits (ACO): up to $500,000 in Azure consumption credits to offset costs during your Fabric migration.
- Database discounts: 20% Reserved Instances discount via field empowerment.
Accelerate your industry transformation
Don’t let budget cycles delay your innovation. Use Microsoft funding to jumpstart your high-impact initiatives in as little as 3 days.
Life sciences
Your strategic goal: rewire clinical and regulatory operations with agentic AI to accelerate speed-to-market.
Funding eligible programs: 3-day AI/Works strategy session
Software and ISV
Your strategic goal: rewire your product engineering lifecycle with an AI-native foundation.
Funding eligible programs: 4-day Microsoft Catalyst workshop and design studio
Auto and manufacturing
Your strategic goal: rebuild your factory floor with connected intelligence and real-time IoT insights.
Funding eligible programs: smart manufacturing and IoT assessment
Retail and CPG
Your strategic goal: reimagine supply chain intelligence to predict demand and automate inventory response.
Funding eligible programs: 3-day AI/Works strategy session
Banking, financial services and insurance
Your strategic goal: modernize core banking and data platforms while deploying AI to improve risk management, fraud detection, and customer personalization—without increasing regulatory or operational overhead.
Funding eligible programs:
- 3-day AI/works strategy session
- Azure data platform modernization (ECIF)
- Azure Frontier Offer (AFO) for Fabric + AI transformation
Success stories
North American retail leader
We partnered with a large North American grocery retailer to modernize their nationwide IoT-based food safety monitoring platform, replacing an aging on-premise system with a cloud-native architecture on Microsoft Azure. Our team designed a new platform using Azure Functions and Event Hubs for high-throughput rules processing, enabling a zero-touch migration for thousands of in-store sensors with over-the-air updatable firmware.
This transformation significantly reduced food spoilage and operational overhead while creating a unified event pipeline for legacy data. By establishing a clear path to significant cloud consumption, we were able to secure multi-million-dollar Microsoft ECIF funding to offset the modernization costs.
Global B2B technology provider
We partnered with a global technology distributor to automate complex e-commerce workflows governed by over 250 manual SOPs, which previously cost ~$2M/year in operational overhead. We designed an Agentic AI "Order Assist" capability on Azure using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to interpret free-form documents and execute actions via Azure-native APIs into the existing CRM/ERP stack.
The solution automated order changes and shipping updates while maintaining a human-in-the-loop review portal for continuous learning and safe automation. This high-impact AI pilot allowed us to successfully secure $100,000 in Microsoft ECIF funding for the client.
Frequently asked questions
Navigating the world of Microsoft funding can be complex, but we’re here to help. Here are some common questions asked about accessing and utilising Microsoft funded opportunities through Thoughtworks.
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The application process typically starts with a consultation with our specialist team. Afterwards, we handle the heavy lifting. We collaborate with Microsoft to submit the required templates and ROI calculations.
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Standard approvals typically have an SLA of 2–4 weeks.
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These programs are strategically built to accelerate your 'Day 1' - offsetting the costs of moving to the cloud or launching new AI capabilities. However, 'Day 2' optimization is just as critical. While funding typically targets new initiatives and workshops, certain programs offer provisions for post-migration enhancement. Our team will help you navigate these options to ensure your Microsoft ecosystem remains high-performing and cost-effective.
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We provide exclusive funding access and partner with Microsoft Partner Solution Architects to ensure our solutions follow the highest technical standards, de-risk your roadmap and achieve your business goals.
Ready to unlock your funding?
Curious if your organization is eligible for Microsoft co-funding with Thoughtworks? Connect with our Microsoft experts. We'll collaboratively explore the possibilities and strategize how this investment can drive significant business value.
