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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub

Provides early-stage startups with up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars in cloud credits and software access.

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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a rolling, continuously open in-kind support program that provides early-stage technology startups with up to $150,000 in Microsoft Azure cloud credits, tiered based on startup stage and investor referral status. In addition to Azure credits — which cover compute, storage, AI and ML services, and access to OpenAI models on Azure — participants receive free ac…

What this grant funds

Startups building technology products on Microsoft Azure; pre-seed through Series B typical scope.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Credits
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.microsoft.com