Microsoft for Startups (Azure Credits)

Open all year Microsoft United States

Subsidy

$200 to $1,000 to start; up to $150,000 in Azure credits

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Azure cloud credits and support for early B2B software and AI startups
Who can apply: B2B startups building software, AI or tech
Pre-seed to Series B, at or near an MVP
Independent company, not a subsidiary
An investor referral code unlocks the top tier
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Sign up on the Microsoft for Startups page with a personal Microsoft account
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: International programmes

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