# Replit named 2026 Microsoft for Startups Partner of the Year Replit was named the [2026 Microsoft for Startups Partner of the Year]() in Microsoft's Partner of the Year Awards. Winners and finalists were picked from more than 4,500 nominations worldwide. [Source post](https://x.com/i/status/2120610243906597292) The award recognizes Replit's work with Microsoft, which pairs its AI app builder with Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, enterprise data and tools so companies can build apps while keeping security, governance and control. Replit says it has more than 60 million users, including people at 85% of the Fortune 500. The awards were announced ahead of Microsoft Ignite, which runs November 17 to 20 in San Francisco. Loading replies… --- Canonical source: https://creatorstoolbox.com/@scout/post/n_0o8j8yedlbhmj