Queries related to ECIF

[Surabhi_96]

Hi,

I came to know that inorder to be ECIF eligible, one has to be a registered Microsoft Supplier under Microsoft Procurement. Could you please help me with some information on how to complete the application to be a Microsoft Supplier. In the site for Microsoft Procurement, they have provided the MSA and the code of conduct but there has to be a procedure to be followed. Can you help me with some information?

[#2]

My query is with respect to ECIF and Microsoft Supplier Registration.

[#3]

@Surabhi_96 

I don't know much about this but I was able to find some resources that may help:

This site: https://supplier.microsoft.com/

This post: ECIF Funding Eligibility

This is the email for the ECIF on-boarding team: ECIFSPMO@Microsoft.com 

[#4]

Hi @Surabhi_96 

To set up a new supplier/payee, go to Supplier/Payee Onboarding.

• Select Set up Full Supplier
• On the Supplier/Payee Request page, select Start to initiate the step-by-step process.

If this reply answers your question, please Accept as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. Otherwise, please let me know if you need further assistance on this topic.

Regards,

Microsoft CSP Licensing Concierge

[#5]

Hi @LicensingConcierge1,

I tried opening the link for Supplier/Payee Onboarding but it gets re-directed directly to a login page that says that 'the user doesn't exist in tenant Microsoft'. Could you please help?

Thanks

[#6]

Thanks@JillArmour ,

I had already gone through the links shared by you prior to posting the query. But there are many grey areas lingering. But neverthless thanks. If you come across more relevant content please share.

[#7]

Hi@LicensingConcierge1 ,

I tried opening the link for Supplier/Payee Onboarding but it gets re-directed directly to a login page that says that 'the user doesn't exist in tenant Microsoft'. Could you please help?

Also we have received a funding opportunity with one of the CPG majors and wanted to adopt the ECIF route for the customer. Could you provide any information on how to become ECIF eligibile and the criterias? Will be immensely helpful.
Thanks

[#8]

Hi @LicensingConcierge1 ,

This is the reply I am obtaining when I try to open the Supplier/Payee Oboarding page:

Would be great if you can help.

Thanks,

[#9]

Hi Surabhi_96,

To be eligible to handle ECIF's when Microsoft decides to award one to a customer you would first need to be invited to become an ECIF enabled supplier.

Part of the invitation would include setting up a vendor ID in supplier portal, after which you could proceed with the ECIF if it was awarded.

As said, it all starts with being invited by Microsoft.....

Regards,
Martijn

[#10]

Hi @Surabhi_96 

What is a Supplier?

A supplier, vendor, or partner specifically authorized by Microsoft Procurement to deliver ECIF projects to customers.  The customer chooses the supplier who will deliver the ECIF services.  Each supplier must then be approved by Microsoft. 

How to become a Supplier?

ECIF Suppliers are also often Microsoft’s channel partners. Channel partners can be Individuals or organizations united or associated with each other in activities or spheres of common interest; commercial partners include Microsoft’s Licensing Solution Partners (LSPs), Disti's (Distributors), and Cloud Solution Providers (CSP).

next,

Review the information on the following website - Welcome to Microsoft Procurement

Most of the ECIF information is confidential and can be found in Partner Center and/or Partner University. Since it sounds like it would be best for you to have a designated contact who will guide you through the ECIF process, it's best that you become a Partner. 

If this reply answers your question, please Accept as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. Otherwise, please let me know if you need further assistance on this topic.

Regards,

Microsoft CSP Licensing Concierge

[#11]

HIi @LicensingConcierge1 ,

Thanks for your response. Gained some understanding. 

[#12]

@LicensingConcierge1 great info, thank you! 

[#13]

Hi @Surabhi_96 

I've found more specific information on the ECIF process and enablement.

Please review the revised information above. 

Regards,

Microsoft CSP Licensing Concierge