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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

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up to$150,000

Starter Azure credits; up to $150,000 in credits for eligible startups

Sign up with LinkedIn; no registered company needed for the starter tier.

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How to claim

Guide verified 17 Oct 2026 · from official page

Who qualifies

  • Join the ranks of these startups that are scaling to the next level with Microsoft
  • Deploy with peace of mind with a cloud designed for enterprise-ready scale and security
  • Statup credits: Credits can be applied across eligible Azure services to support your startup from early development through production workloads

What you need

  • Incorporated company
  • Funding / accelerator / VC referral
  • Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.

Typical approval time

  • Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Step by step

  1. Sign up with LinkedIn; no registered company needed for the starter tier.
  2. Claim your benefits today:
  3. What is Microsoft for Startups, and how do I apply?

Common rejection reasons

  • Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Tips & fine print

  • Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Lines are quoted from the official page (extended guide); anything not on the page is marked “not stated” rather than guessed.

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