Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
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Provides early-stage tech startups with up to $150,000 in Azure cloud credits, free access to OpenAI models and developer tools like GitHub Enterprise and Visual Studio, and dedicated technical mentorship. The program is open to founders developing software-based products without requiring pre-existing venture funding.
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Helps early-stage tech startups access up to $150,000 in cloud credits and AI tools, plus mentorship. No prior funding needed.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
Access to up to USD$150,000 in Azure credits, cutting-edge AI models, developer tools, expert guidance, marketing materials, enterprise-grade security, and Microsoft’s global customer network to help build, scale, and sell solutions.
Who Is Eligible?
Business Size: small
Industries: technology, artificial intelligence, software development
Other Criteria: startups ready to build fast, scale smart, and sell more, founders, innovating on Azure, have an investor referral code or want to start building with Azure
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the Microsoft for Startups website
- Sign up using an investor referral code or directly to start building with Azure
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://startups.microsoft.com/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Azure credits
- AI tools
- technical resources
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
This program is available to small businesses in technology, artificial intelligence, software development industries across the US.
This program offers funding up to $150,000.
Check the official program website for current deadlines.
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