Startup credits / Microsoft for Startups
Microsoft for Startups startup credits 2026
Open. Last checked on the vendor page October 14, 2026
- Program
- Microsoft for Startups
- Current amount
- Starter credits right away (amount not published), up to $150k over time with verified progress and Azure usage
- Who qualifies
- Own software product, private, for-profit, HQ where Azure available, under $350k lifetime free Azure credits, not Series C+, not agency/consultancy/school/government/crypto miner
- Self-funded OK?
- Yes
- How to apply
- startups.microsoft.com (Get started; Investor Network code optional)
Summarized from the vendor page. The vendor page is always the final word: startups.microsoft.com
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How much are Microsoft for Startups startup credits in 2026?
Starter credits right away (amount not published), up to $150k over time with verified progress and Azure usage. Checked on the vendor page on October 14, 2026.
Who qualifies for Microsoft for Startups?
Own software product, private, for-profit, HQ where Azure available, under $350k lifetime free Azure credits, not Series C+, not agency/consultancy/school/government/crypto miner
Can a self-funded startup get Microsoft for Startups credits?
Yes.
How do I apply for Microsoft for Startups startup credits?
Apply on the vendor page: https://startups.microsoft.com. Notes: startups.microsoft.com (Get started; Investor Network code optional). Confirm the amount and rules on that page before you submit.
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