Microsoft for Startups – Azure credits

Who is eligible?

Qualifying software/product startup; investor-network route may require referral code; eligibility depends on application path and country

How to claim

1. Apply through Microsoft for Startups
2. complete profile and business verification
3. provide investor code if applicable
4. create/activate Azure sponsorship
5. monitor credits in Azure portal

Countries & availability

Country must be supported in Azure signup; billing country must match account details

Duration & important terms

Offer-specific; expiry and activation deadline shown in Azure sponsorship

Do not promise $150k to every applicant. New applicants may see a starter-credit route; investor-backed tiers differ.

Source information

Official source checked · Listed 2026-11-12. GetAiPerks has not independently reconfirmed the imported terms.