Global tech major Microsoft Corp. and consulting company, Accenture, have launched a joint initiative to help entrepreneurs and startups that are focused on social impact and sustainability. The initiative seeks to provide support and technologies to social enterprises to help them build scalable solutions and business models, a joint statement said. Through the programme, Microsoft Research India and Accenture Labs will help social enterprise startups test and validate proof-of-concepts, conduct design thinking sessions, and provide support in using Microsoft technologies.