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
The Garage Internship Program
A unique program for talented students to work in groups of 6-8 on challenging engineering projects
Garage Global Sites
Ten locations hosting digital and in-person events and activities for employees, business teams, and the ecosystem

Microsoft Garage partners with Air Force Officer to grow employee-led innovation

At Microsoft, employees are trying new things and embracing lessons from success – and failure. They’re seeking out diverse perspectives in a culture that practices a growth mindset. The annual company-wide Microsoft Global Hackathon, produced…

A new digital assistant for your browser with Stay Current, a Microsoft Garage project

We view the browser as a “window to the world”. As we browse online, we have access to all kinds of resources and information. There are some tasks we do every day that are monotonous…

Introducing the Microsoft Garage Gallery “Spirit of Being” exhibit with multidisciplinary artists

New York City has always been home to artists and creative minds who push the boundaries of art, technology, and storytelling. The newly built Microsoft Garage facility in Lower Manhattan is one of many exciting…

Garage project Trove rolls out a sleeker, simpler UI, fewer fees, and increased transparency

Since its launch in May of 2020 , Trove has helped projects collect more than 25,000 photos for character recognition, object recognition, and visual search. Trove, a Microsoft Garage project , connects AI developers to…