Microsoft invests in local programs that benefit people of all ages. In Spain, our collaborations are organized by our focus areas of Building Digital Skills, Enabling Sustainability, and Empowering Communities. The following program list contains a sample of the kinds of investments Microsoft makes on an annual basis.

Building digital skills

Microsoft believes everyone should have access to the skills, technology, and opportunity they need to succeed in a changing economy.  

PantallasAmigas promotes the safe and healthy use of the internet and other ICTs, as well as responsible digital citizenship in childhood and adolescence. It develops projects and educational resources for children and adolescents so that they develop the digital skills and competencies that allow them to participate actively, positively, and healthily on the Internet.

• The Digital Literacy with Minecraft Education project cultivated digital competencies essential for future careers, focusing on cybersecurity, coding, and responsible tech use, catering to students, educators, and families. The project developed education activities in the public schools of Algete, Meco, and San Sebastián de los Reyes, in collaboration with the local governments, the Community of Madrid, and nonprofit organizations Letcraft and PantallasAmigas. The initiative featured 50 workshops across 25 schools in the three regions, training for 125 teachers on the Minecraft Education platform, and a closing event for participants to show what they learned about using technology in the classroom.

Fundación Ibercaja works to create more opportunities for society and achieve a more sustainable future. Its goal is to inform, raise awareness, and accompany other companies and institutions to align with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

• The Awakening STEM Vocations Minecraft Education project conducted 50 educational Minecraft workshops in 25 public schools in Zaragoza. Through these two-hour workshops, over 1,500 students recreated the life of the Aragonese painter Francisco de Goya, to mark the 200th anniversary of his death. Additionally, students visited the Goya Museum as part of the project.

Fundación Esplai Ciudadanía Compromiso is a nonprofit organization that promotes citizen empowerment and its commitment to the improvement of society, from the perspective of rights, inclusion, and transformation, with a special dedication to young people. All this through community social intervention, socio-educational action, and inclusion in the field of information and communication technologies, working in a network with the Third Sector and with the rest of the social agents.

• The Microsoft TalentAI Madrid North project enhances the employability of unemployed youth in Madrid’s northern region by providing specialized training and certification in AI, Microsoft Azure Cloud, and data science. This initiative targets individuals aged 24 to 45 with at least a higher vocational training degree or a university degree in IT. The training comprises two hybrid-format itineraries: one focused on AI for Azure Cloud, including preparation for the Azure AI Engineer Associate certification, and another on AI for Data Science. The project dedicates 40% of its slots to unemployed women, ensuring gender inclusivity, with 80% reserved for the unemployed and 20% for those aiming to advance their careers.

FactoriaF5 (FF5) is a nonprofit association that is building the first network of solidarity, inclusive, and free digital schools in Spain dedicated to offering opportunities in the world of programming and web development to people in vulnerable situations.

• The AI Short Courses program is designed to enhance employability by broadening access to digital skills, introducing fundamental AI concepts related to software development and Microsoft Azure services. Recognizing the community’s need for improved digital literacy as a means to boost job prospects, the initiative collaborates with local institutions to integrate these courses into the regular training offerings. The initiative also conducts face-to-face workshops across various city neighborhoods, utilizing public classrooms.
• The Microsoft GenAI Route program consists of 12 training sessions, each lasting 35 hours, focused on generative AI and digital skills. Additional 30-minute tutoring sessions enhancing the learning experience are available for students who decide after completing the GenAI course to enroll in the Azure course.

TECNARA is the cluster of ICT, electronics, and telecommunications companies in Aragon. This private and independent nonprofit association, in collaboration with Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), promotes the improvement of the competitiveness of its members through open innovation.

• The “Hacking the Future” Hackathon held in March 2025 gathered over 100 participants from diverse backgrounds to collaborate in teams to brainstorm and develop creative solutions to current and future challenges. The hackathon promoted a culture of innovation and continuous learning, encouraging cross-generational and cross-disciplinary collaboration, stimulating economic growth through new ideas and potential startups, and empowering participants to tackle local and global challenges with technology and creativity. It was a dynamic and inspiring experience dedicated to reprogramming the future for the well-being of the community.

Fundación Tomillo is a state-subsidized center for basic and intermediate vocational training belonging to the educational system of the Community of Madrid. It offers training in hospitality, administration, electricity and electronics, and computer science through a comprehensive pedagogical model, where socio-educational intervention includes meaningful learning experiences through art, sport, nature, technology, and service learning. Additionally, it has an extensive employment training program to improve the employability of young people and offers training in the hospitality industry to minors under the care of the Community of Madrid.

• The Datacenter Academy program supports the development of ICT skills in the region and provides further training opportunities for community members who are seeking opportunities to enter ICT careers such as those at Microsoft datacenters. Tomillo Foundation aims to reduce the existing digital and skills gap between young people at social exclusion risk and the hiring companies in their talent acquisition processes. To that end, it provides a two-year training program fully aligned with labor market demands. Hands-on practice, project-based learning, socioemotional skills, counseling, and mentoring are crucial throughout the two years in order to guarantee success for the young people.
• The Vocational Training Centre of Tomillo Foundation is part of the European network of Second Chance Schools (E2C) and offers secondary vocational education to students in a vulnerable social environment. The Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund supports a training program for students and teachers to obtain certifications in COMPTIA and licenses from Server. The program is integrated as a classroom laboratory where students practice in a real work environment with personal guidance by business professionals and specialized coaches.

Enabling sustainability

Climate change requires swift, collective action and technological innovation. We are committed to meeting our own goals while helping communities to do the same.

Plant for the Planet is a global movement empowering young people and organizations to restore forest ecosystems and fight for climate justice. To do so, it educates young people, restores ecosystems, conducts restoration research, and provides free software tools and restoration advice for organizations around the world.

• The Ebro Basin Water Replenishment project addresses critical water management challenges in the Ebro Basin. The initiative focuses on reducing water consumption in agriculture through advanced technology and community workshops, targeting sustainable water use, climate resilience, and agricultural productivity. Plant for the Planet will solicit the help of Agrow and Agua Segura to support farmers in the Ebro Basin with technology, training, and monitoring to reduce their water consumption, and will lead water workshops to educate the community in the integration of technology and agriculture as well as water-savings best practices.

ECODES, a nonprofit organization based in Zaragoza, works to maximize the well-being of all people within the limits of the planet. It aims to accelerate the transition to a green, inclusive, and responsible economy, addressing key areas such as climate change, sustainable cities, responsible production and consumption, and energy access. Its mission aligns with the United Nations Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• The Forest of the Zaragozans project is supported by the Zaragoza City Council and will contribute to Zaragoza achieving its climate neutrality commitment by 2030. The project involves plantation in a forested area on the outskirts of Zaragoza (Peñaflor) and the renaturalization of a green area in the city (Campos del Canal) through a tree-planting event.

Empowering communities

Microsoft is committed to strengthening communities and empowering the organizations that help them thrive. Whether affected by a recent emergency or decades of challenges, we use data, technology, and strategic investments to restore and support them for future generations.

ChangeX International helps to create thriving communities everywhere by democratizing change, ensuring proven innovations and finance are accessible to everyone, everywhere. ChangeX is a community engagement platform that, with Microsoft’s support, has funded more than 500 groups in communities across Europe and the United States since 2015.

• Microsoft Community Fund for Madrid supports community projects in STEM education, community tech skills, social cohesion, and sustainability in the municipalities of Algete, Meco, and San Sebastián de los Reyes. The initiative offers financing, resources, and support to nonprofit organizations for existing or new projects that create more sustainable, livable, and inclusive communities.