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That’s how an EcoLab® executive described decision‑making for quick‑service restaurant managers during peak rush—raw instinct, pure adrenaline, with seconds ticking away. That moment sparked a Microsoft Garage Hackathon project that became RushReady™, turning frontline kitchen data into real‑time guidance that helps managers boost sales per hour, speed of service, and profit margin. What started as a hackathon idea now helps…. The post Three words sparked an AI breakthrough in restaurant operations: “Hair. On. Fire.” appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

A single red dot in a usability test changed everything. For one participant, it was enough to stop the task entirely—a reminder that small moments can create big cognitive barriers. That insight sparked Inclusive Design for Cognition, an effort born in the Microsoft Garage Hackathon 2022 to design with, not just for, neurodivergent people. Through fast loops and co‑design sessions,…. The post Solve for One, Extend to Many appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

Project Pathfinder accelerates sovereign cloud deployments, cutting onboarding time by 85% while ensuring compliance and security. A true example of moving beyond automation to AI-first workflows that scale. According to Microsoft EVP and COO Carolina Dybeck Happe, “This project was singled out for two things that should be priorities for any AI implementation: first, it was rooted in an actual…. The post Project Pathfinder exemplifies AI in Action appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

Please join us in celebrating CX Observe Product Feedback Copilot’s induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame.  CX Observe Product Feedback Copilot is an AI-driven solution designed to convert large volumes of customer feedback into actionable insights, enabling Microsoft’s product leaders to prioritize roadmaps and maximize customer value. Developed by Amir Banai and Yoav Dobrin during the Microsoft Global Hackathon…. The post Turning Customer Feedback into Actionable Insights appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

Please join us in celebrating PRISM’s induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame.  Faced with the challenge of ensuring the right spare part is available at the right time for Azure’s global datacenter fleet, a Microsoft Hackathon team built a predictive, AI-powered solution to transform the spares supply chain. Born at Hackathon 2024, PRISM uses advanced machine learning and live…. The post Getting the right part to the right place at the right time  appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

Please join us in celebrating Generative AI for Permitting’s induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame. Faced with the challenge of slow and costly permitting for clean energy, a Microsoft Hackathon team built an AI-powered solution to break the bottleneck. Born at Hackathon 2024, this breakthrough uses generative AI to automate document creation, support permitting engineers, and help regulators review…. The post A Mission to Bring the Clean Energy Future appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

Please join us in celebrating AI-powered Reconstruction of Destroyed Buildings’ induction onto the Garage Wall of Fame. In the wake of destruction, a hacking team in the Microsoft Garage developed a groundbreaking solution to help rebuild what was lost.  The idea came during Microsoft’s Global Hackathon 2023, driven by the urgent need for better reconstruction solutions. The team made remarkable…. The post Reconstructing Hope with AI appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

Amid this chaos of relentless wildfires in the United States during the summer of 2022, a hacking team in the Microsoft Garage developed a groundbreaking solution: Robotics for Wildfire Protection and Mitigation.  The idea originated during Microsoft’s Global Hackathon 2022, inspired by the urgent need for advanced wildfire protection. Through relentless iterations, the team achieved remarkable technical breakthroughs, integrating robots…. The post Robotics for Wildfire Protection and Mitigation  appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

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 – and with big impact. It’s a space that empowers employees to apply insights from their day-to-day work, unlock their creativity, and collaborate across Microsoft on…. The post Dream Big, Change the World appeared first on Microsoft Garage.

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 a robot to disassemble hard drives, enabling the recycling of valuable materials while ensuring data security by destroying sensitive data. This innovation builds on Microsoft’s…. The post Saving the Planet One Hard Drive at a Time appeared first on Microsoft Garage.