As we are now in the final quarter of the fiscal year, we want to ensure partners are aware of key timelines for FY26 partner activities and completing your open engagements. Please plan accordingly to ensure all engagements are completed in time to meet funding requirements.

Key FY26 Year-End Timeline Guidance

The last day to submit an FY26 AI Business Process Partner Activities claim is June 30, 2026.
Claims submitted by June 30 will be honored, subject to the standard processing, approvals, and engagement timelines.
Once a claim is submitted, you have 30 days to gain customer consent.
After consent is received, you have 90 days for ERP and CRM Envisioning sessions or 60 days for Business Central Immersion Briefings to complete the engagement and submit Proof of Execution (POE).

Recent Partner Activity Updates

All of the below activities are still eligible for funding in FY26. We have continued to update these offerings throughout the year to help partners lead with AI, influence opportunities earlier, accelerate pipeline, and unlock larger, multi-phase transformation opportunities.

Business Central Immersion Briefings

Partners can leverage the updated, ready-to-use Business Central Immersion Briefings BOM Kit to help accelerate ERP engagements with small and medium businesses. The BOM kit now includes:

Updated delivery guidance to further support scalable and efficient partner execution
Redington’s distributor-led delivery model
New Business Central Fit Assessment tool for converting interest into actionable next steps

Envisioning Workshops

We’re continuing to enhance ERP and CRM Envisioning Workshops to strengthen AI-led transformation conversations and expand partner opportunities. Copilot Studio is now included as a product qualifier, helping partners to incorporate AI-driven automation and custom copilots.

CRM Envisioning Workshop materials now better support AI-led customer conversations and elevate engagement impact. The new Pitch Content and AI Value Insight resources include:

New BDM and TDM decks for Dynamics 365 Sales and Service
Expanded Business Value Insights on agentic first-party agents in Dynamics 365

Next Steps

Ensure all FY26 claims are submitted in MCI by June 30 to qualify for FY26 incentives
Leverage updated tools to guide customers, accelerate deals, and drive execution
Visit the AI Business Solutions Partner Hub for the latest resources, incentives, and updates

Make sure to share this information with relevant teams in your organization!

Additional resources:

FY26 Incentive Guide
Business Applications Partner Activities Overview Guide
MCI Partner Activities Claims Guide
Immersion Briefings Claims Walkthrough
ABPA Partner Blog for ongoing updates and insights
Watch the April 28 ABPA Partner Office Hours call for a walkthrough of recent enhancements

If you have questions or need support, please contact us at https://partner.microsoft.com/support

Thank you for your partnership and participation in the program.

FY26 Year-End Guidance for AI Business Processes Partner Activities

AI Business Solutions Partner Marketing Team