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Microsoft's End Customer Investment Funds program makes it possible to offset or completely cover the costs of professional services that drive the adoption of Microsoft technologies – including Copilot M365 – through approved partners like Cognician. ECIF maximizes your ROI by enabling broader and deeper Copilot deployment, customized adoption journeys, and measurable productivity gains.

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What is ECIF funding?
 
ECIF provides financial support for Microsoft customers to cover professional services that speed up adoption and maximize business value.
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How does the process work?
 
We handle project scoping, Statement of Work creation, Microsoft engagement, fund application, and reporting – making it easy for you to unlock ECIF funding.

 

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What are the next steps?
 
Book a discovery call with our ECIF specialists to confirm your eligibility, explore a tailored roadmap, and begin your journey toward digital transformation.

What's the Value of ECIF for Your Organization?

ECIF is Microsoft's way of helping customers get started with new solutions by covering the costs of approved partners. ​If you're exploring Microsoft technologies – like Copilot – Microsoft may fund adoption initiatives to accelerate your journey and reduce upfront investment.

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Zero Cost to You

Microsoft pays Cognician directly for our adoption initiatives with clients.

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Accelerates Adoption

Helps your employees reach mature usage faster. 

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End-to-End Support

From eligibility to sustained adoption, we guide every step.

 

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Strategic Alignment

Focuses on your priorities.

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Limited-Time Funding

Based on eligibility and available budget.

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Delivers Value Faster

Quickly see benefits from your Microsoft investment.

How Cognician Makes ECIF Work for You

Cognician turns ECIF funding into real-world impact by delivering tailored Microsoft software adoption programs that drive measurable results. From strategic planning to hands-on enablement, we make it easy to unlock the full value of Microsoft's investment in your success.

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ECIF-Eligible Services We Deliver

  • End-to-end Copilot adoption programs: from readiness assessments to hands-on implementation
  • Customization and configuration tailored to your brand, business units, and strategic goals
  • Executive engagement and communication strategies proven to accelerate buy-in
  • Champions networks, peer social learning, and measurable behavior change
  • Detailed impact tracking and analytics aligned with ECIF reporting requirements

 

What You Gain

  • Rapid upskilling of your workforce in GenAI and Copilot
  • Dramatic increases in Copilot usage (e.g., over 475% increase in feature use, saving 20,000+ work hours in 16 days)
  • Reduced internal friction through seamless technical configuration and SSO
  • Support and guidance at every stage – from project design through to sustained adoption
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Using one of our Copilot M365 adoption programs, our global energy client increased Microsoft Copilot usage by 475% in 16 days, saving employees more than 20,000 hours.

Imagine these results in your organization!

Unlock ECIF Funding in 4 Simple Steps

Getting started with ECIF doesn't have to be complicated. Cognician simplifies the process, guiding you from eligibility to impact with a proven, four-step approach. Here's how we help you unlock Microsoft funding and accelerate adoption.

Step 1

Assess Eligibility 

 

We help you determine if your organization qualifies for ECIF based on location, licensing, and adoption goals.

Step 2

Define Your Strategy

 

Together, we scope your project, align on goals, and create a tailored roadmap for adoption.

Step 3

Secure Funding

 

Cognician manages the ECIF application process, including Microsoft engagement and Statement of Work creation.

Step 4

Deliver & Measure

 

We implement your program and track outcomes – ensuring behavior change, productivity gains, and ECIF-compliant reporting.

The Fast Track to Transformation: Why It Pays to Act Now

Applying for ECIF funding helps to accelerate adoption while reducing costs.

By leveraging Microsoft's investment, your organization can fast-track enablement and maximize ROI without additional budget strain.

Partnering with Cognician ensures a seamless ECIF experience and measurable results.

As an approved ECIF partner, Cognician delivers strategic guidance, hands-on support, and proven adoption programs aligned with Microsoft's criteria.

ECIF funding is a key enabler of successful GenAI transformation.

It empowers organizations to invest in the training, change management, and configuration needed to unlock the full potential of Copilot.

Microsoft offers ECIF to help customers realize the full value of their technology investments.

The program supports adoption services that drive usage, satisfaction, and long-term success with Microsoft tools.

Acting quickly to secure ECIF funding ensures you don't miss out on limited opportunities.

Funding is time-sensitive and competitive – early engagement increases your chance of approval and impact.

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Am I Eligible for ECIF?
Organizations in Australia, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Ireland that have Microsoft Copilot licenses and want to accelerate adoption may qualify for ECIF funding. Our team will guide you, collaborating closely to determine your eligibility, and partner with Microsoft through the application and approval process.
 
Fast-Track Your Copilot Success
Book a call with Cognician's ECIF specialists today to:
  • Confirm your eligibility
  • Explore a tailored Copilot adoption roadmap
  • Discover the funding available to your organization
  • Start your journey toward measurable GenAI transformation