Microsoft for Startups: Up to $150,000 in Startup Credits

Microsoft for Startups is a current global program for eligible privately held, for-profit software companies building an owned software product or service. Microsoft says participating startups can unlock up to $150,000 in Startup credits over time as they demonstrate verified progress, Azure service adoption and sustained usage. The program also provides access to Azure AI capabilities, Azure services, Marketplace and co-sell resources, and startup-focused technical guidance. Eligibility includes being headquartered where Azure is available, remaining below Series C, staying under the program's lifetime free-Azure-credit limit, and not being an educational institution, government body, consultancy, agency or cryptocurrency-mining business. Apply from the official Microsoft for Startups site; an Investor Network referral code is optional for the standard path and can unlock additional benefits when available.