Over the past couple of months, the startups in the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure have been mentored by business and technology leaders, met with investors, learned from each other, and, most importantly, built great products. You can learn more about the startups in the first class and how they’re using Windows Azure here.

As the first class approaches Demo Day on January 17^th, we are happy to announce that today we are opening applications for the second class of the Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure. This will begin on April 1,^, 2013 and conclude with Demo Day on June 26, 2013.

If you are currently working at a startup or considering founding your own company, we encourage you to apply. We’re accepting applications through February 1^st, 2013. You can find more information about the Accelerator and the application process here.

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