Microsoft · Credits
Microsoft for Startups
Up to $150,000 in Azure Startup credits, unlocked over time
From Microsoft's own page, checked Sep 29, 2026.
- Value
- Up to $150,000 in Azure Startup credits, unlocked over time; Investor Network-backed startups can unlock more earlier
- Who is eligible
- Software product owned by the company; privately held and for-profit; headquartered where Azure is available; no more than $350,000 in lifetime free Azure credits; not Series C or later; not a consultancy, agency, school, government body or crypto miner.
- How to claim
- Apply at startups.microsoft.com; decisions in about 3 business days; benefits are managed in the Azure Portal.
- Notes
- The old 'Founders Hub' name no longer appears. Credits are released in stages as usage and progress are verified. The Learn page was updated 2026-08-05. | Also noted: Open application; an Investor Network partner referral code (accelerator, VC, etc.) unlocks additional/earlier benefits. An accelerator can join the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network to give founders referral codes. Exact starting credit per path not stated on the official page read; third-party sources cite $1K→$5K open path and $100K start with an investor code — unverified. | Also noted: None required; a Microsoft for Startups Investor Network referral code unlocks higher benefits earlier. Accelerator angle: joining the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network lets partners give referral codes (membership criteria not on the fetched page). Doc updated 2026-08-05.
- Source
- The partner’s official page (linked for members) — checked Sep 29, 2026. The partner’s terms always win over our summary.