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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub — $150,000 in Azure Credits

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Deal Value
$5K-$150K in Azure credits
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~15 min
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1-7 days
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infoAbout This Deal

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub offers up to $150,000 in Azure credits for eligible startups affiliated with the Microsoft Investor Network, along with comprehensive developer tools, technical support, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. The program provides two pathways: up to $150,000 for investor-backed startups and up to $5,000 for independent startups.

inventory_2What's Included

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Value

$5K-$150K in Azure credits

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Provider

Microsoft

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Category

SaaS Discounts

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Savings

Save up to $150,000

checklistEligibility

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  • arrow_rightINVESTOR NETWORK PATH ($150K):
  • arrow_right✓ Affiliated with Microsoft for Startups Investor Network (have referral code)
  • arrow_right✓ Pre-seed to Series A funding stage (privately held)
  • arrow_right✓ Software-based product or service (core to business model)
  • arrow_right✓ Less than $350K in lifetime Azure credits used previously

directions_runHow to Apply

14 steps
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    Step 1.INVESTOR NETWORK PATH (Up to $150K):
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    Step 2.1. Contact your investor/accelerator to obtain a Microsoft for Startups referral code
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    Step 3.2. Visit the application portal at portal.startups.microsoft.com/signup
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    Step 4.3. Enter the investor referral code during signup
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    Step 5.4. Complete verification: Provide business entity details, verified domain, business email, and product demo video
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    Step 6.5. Submit application for review (5-7 day processing time)
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    Step 7.6. Receive approval and credit activation details via email
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    Step 8.7. Set up Azure account and start consuming credits immediately
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    Step 9.STANDARD PATH (Up to $5K):
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    Step 10.1. Visit Microsoft for Startups portal and click "Get started"
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    Step 11.2. Verify LinkedIn profile with clear solution description (unlocks $1K)
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    Step 12.3. Complete business verification (verified entity unlocks $5K)
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    Step 13.4. Start Azure free trial and access credits within 48 hours
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    Step 14.5. Grow with your startup: Credits increase automatically as you scale

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