Microsoft for Startups
Gives startups up to $150,000 in Azure credits plus AI tools and technical support.
Startups sign up through the Microsoft for Startups portal to claim credits usable across eligible Azure services, from early development through production workloads. Beyond credits, participants get access to Microsoft's AI tools, technical documentation and guides, and go-to-market support through Microsoft's customer network.
The program is open to startups of any sector building products on Microsoft's cloud and AI stack. It targets founders who want to build faster, scale their infrastructure, and sell into Microsoft's global customer network.
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