The Garage is a program that drives a culture of innovation

We deliver programs and experiences to our employees, customers, and ecosystem that drive collaboration, creativity, and experimentation.

Hacking at Microsoft
Opportunities for employees, interns, and customers to leverage their creativity and encourage collaboration
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Worldwide locations hosting digital and in-person events and activities for employees, business teams, and the ecosystem

Dream Big, Change the World

At Microsoft, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a way of life. Through The Microsoft Garage, employees are given the tools, resources, and freedom to dream big and turn those dreams into reality –…

Saving the Planet One Hard Drive at a Time

At the 2022 Microsoft Global Hackathon, Principal Data Scientist Ranganathan Srikanth led the Secure and Sustainable Disposal of Hard Disks project, addressing the environmental and data security challenges posed by data centers. The team developed…

Welcome to the Digital Preservation of Languages: Microsoft Language Bank

The Microsoft Language Bank, an initiative born from the 2022 Microsoft Hackathon, addresses the urgent need to preserve the world's languages, 40% of which are endangered. Spearheaded by a team of ten in Beijing, the…

Repowering Coal

A seed of an idea can become a thriving forest. The Microsoft Global Hackathon, the largest private hackathon on the planet, is coming back again this fall. We'll be sharing stories of some of the…