--- title: Microsoft for Startups | Microsoft source: newsletter source_url: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne tags: [microsoft, ai] fetcher: jina sha256: 4087a549073ce32a created: 2026-05-19 updated: 2026-05-19 --- # Microsoft for Startups | Microsoft Markdown Content: This is the Trace Id: a1010e9bbecae95fe262548fd1bffbed [Skip to main content](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#mainContent) [![Image 1: Microsoft](https://uhf.microsoft.com/images/microsoft/RE1Mu3b.png)](https://www.microsoft.com/) [Microsoft for Startups](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/) More ![Image 2](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Hero-Background-1600x604?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=755&qlt=100&fit=constrain) Microsoft for Startups # For startups ready to build fast, scale smart, and sell more Access up to $150K in Startup credits to build, test, and scale on Azure with AI‑ready cloud infrastructure. Run real production workloads backed by enterprise‑grade security, privacy, and Microsoft’s global customer ecosystem. Unlock more credits as you grow on Azure. [Apply now](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2312920&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us) [I have an investor code](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2338339) ![Image 3](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Your-partner-in-tech-Background-1600x710?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=887&qlt=100&fit=constrain) Your partner in tech ## Accelerate your path to success with innovation that scales Build fast, scale smart, and sell more with the cutting-edge AI, global customer experience, and deep enterprise experience of Microsoft. ![Image 4: A man with glasses smiles at a tablet while holding a smartphone and wearing a green jacket.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Your-partner-01-416x178?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=429&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ### Build fast Iterate from idea to MVP with Startup credits, Foundry model testing, and GitHub→Azure CI/CD. ![Image 5: A woman sitting at a desk looking at a laptop and a large monitor screen.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Your-partner-02-416x178?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=429&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ### Scale smart Run production at scale with enterprise security, governance, and identity for AI workloads on managed AKS. ![Image 6: Two people talk in a modern office. One holds a tablet with graphs; the other leans on a wooden shelf, smiling.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Your-partner-03-416x178?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=429&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ### Sell more Go to market through Microsoft Commercial Marketplace with buy agreements and partner distribution. ![Image 7](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Startup-Spotlight-Background-1600x1136?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=1420&qlt=100&fit=constrain) Startup spotlight ## Launch the next big thing See how startups are growing on Azure. ![Image 8: A man wearing a blue shirt with dark hair.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-StartupSpotlight-1280x720?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1280&hei=720&qlt=100&fit=constrain) [](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#d-id) ![Image 9](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-CTA-Banner-Background-1600x472?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=590&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ## Use Startup credits to build on Azure and GitHub, deploy on AKS, and power AI workloads Apply now and start building immediately, then unlock more credits as you scale with Microsoft. [Unlock your credits](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2312920&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us) [I have an investor code](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2338339) ![Image 10](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Customer-Stories-Background-1600x1029?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=1287&qlt=100&fit=constrain) Founder experiences ## Hear directly from founders who are shaping the future of innovation Why startup founders and leaders partner with Microsoft to build and grow their business. Showing slide 1 of 6 Previous Slide 1. [![Image 11: Haut.Al Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-01-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=210&hei=90&qlt=100&fit=constrain)](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#carousel-oc7792-0) 2. [![Image 12: GETBEE Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-02-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=210&hei=90&qlt=100&fit=constrain)](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#carousel-oc7792-1) 3. [![Image 13: snorkel Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-03-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=210&hei=90&qlt=100&fit=constrain)](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#carousel-oc7792-2) 4. [![Image 14: strolll Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-04-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=210&hei=90&qlt=100&fit=constrain)](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#carousel-oc7792-3) 5. [![Image 15: TruLite HEALTH Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-05-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=210&hei=90&qlt=100&fit=constrain)](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#carousel-oc7792-4) 6. [![Image 16: Typeface Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Customer-Stories-06-Logo-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=210&hei=89&qlt=100&fit=constrain)](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/apply?wt.mc_id=tldrfounders_2_051826_ne#carousel-oc7792-5) Next Slide ![Image 17: A woman with her hand on her hip.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-01-656x444?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=677&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ![Image 18: Haut.Al Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-01-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=160&hei=68&qlt=100&fit=constrain) > “Haut.AI’s entire AI ecosystem is built on Microsoft tools … providing the highest level of security, reliability, and scalability.” Anastasia Georgievskaya, CEO and Co-Founder, Haut.AI ![Image 19: A person wearing a yellow jacket and blue jeans with the visible text GETBEE ](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-02-656x444?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=677&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ![Image 20: GETBEE Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-02-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=160&hei=68&qlt=100&fit=constrain) > “This is my third venture and I have never seen such a beneficial go-to-market program for founders … especially in the enterprise segment.” Thea Myhrvold, CEO and Founder, GetBee ![Image 21: Smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a green top.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Customer-Stories-03-656x444?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=1353&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ![Image 22: snorkel Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-03-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=160&hei=68&qlt=100&fit=constrain) > “Snorkel AI is proud to partner with Microsoft to help organizations rapidly and cost-effectively harness the power of data and AI.” Paroma Varma, Co-Founder and Head of Research, Snorkel AI ![Image 23: A close-up of a man's face.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-04-656x444?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=677&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ![Image 24: strolll Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-04-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=160&hei=68&qlt=100&fit=constrain) > “By leveraging Azure … and the expert technical guidance from Microsoft for Startups, we accelerated the development of our product platform.” Brent Poynton, CTO, Strolll ![Image 25: A man in a suit smiling at the camera.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-05-656x444?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=677&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ![Image 26: TruLite HEALTH Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FounderExperiences-Logo-05-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=160&hei=68&qlt=100&fit=constrain) > “The Microsoft for Startups program has enabled TruLite Health to accelerate our commercial success …” Alan Roga, CEO and Founder, TruLite Health ![Image 27: Close-up portrait of a person wearing glasses with hand on chin in a thoughtful pose](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Customer-Stories-06-656x444?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=1353&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ![Image 28: Typeface Logo](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Customer-Stories-06-Logo-160x68?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=160&hei=68&qlt=100&fit=constrain) > “Azure’s advanced AI capabilities enable Typeface to deliver brand-aligned content at scale …” Vishal Sood, CPO of Typeface [Back to Founder experiences section](javascript:void(0);) ![Image 29](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Free-access-to-tools-Background-1600x648?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=810&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ![Image 30: Grid of app icons on a pastel background includes Microsoft Outlook, Office, Azure, GitHub, Power Apps, and others, conveying a tech theme.](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/945629-FreeAccess-656x440?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=1000&hei=670&qlt=100&fit=constrain) Free access to tools ## Microsoft ecosystem advantage Build where your customers already work across Microsoft 365, Teams, Dynamics, and Copilot where agent based experiences are already taking shape, with more than 3,000 skills, agents, and MCPs via Agent 365. ## Frequently asked questions Expand all Collapse all * 01/ ### What is Microsoft for Startups, and how do I apply? Microsoft for Startups is a program that helps founders overcome common startup challenges by providing access to AI services, expert guidance, and essential technology. The program offers benefits like free Startup credits, AI tools, and resources to help you build, scale, and sell your solutions. * 02/ ### What is the Microsoft for Startups portal? The Microsoft for Startups portal supports startups by providing access to various resources, benefits, and programs. Startups can tap into pre-built marketing materials, industry-leading AI services, expert guidance, and essential technology to help build and scale their businesses. * 03/ ### What are Microsoft for Startups technical benefits? Microsoft for Startups provides a range of technical benefits designed to help startups build and scale their businesses. These benefits include: **Free Startup credits:** Startups receive **Startup**credits to help them get started with building their solutions quickly and efficiently on the Azure platform. **Access to AI tools:** Startups can leverage industry-leading AI services and tools for software development, enabling them to create innovative and intelligent applications. **Technical resources:** Startups have access to various resources that assist in building better products, scaling faster, and increasing sales. This includes documentation, guides, and support to help with replication and modernization journeys. * 04/ ### What can I use Startup credits for? **Startup credits**can be applied across eligible Azure services to support your startup from early development through production workloads. **Build and test your product**Use credits for core development and testing needs, including: * Virtual Machines * Storage and networking * Developer workflows with GitHub and Azure DevOps **Build with AI and data services** Apply credits to eligible AI and data services, such as: * Azure AI services * Azure OpenAI services * Azure Machine Learning **Run and scale in production**Support real, customer‑facing products with production‑ready services: * Application hosting with Azure App Service * Containerized workloads with Azure Kubernetes Service * 05/ ### How do Startup credits work over time? After you’re approved for Microsoft for Startups, you can start building right away with **Startup credits**, beginning with **up to $1,000** for early development and testing. As your product evolves and you adopt more Azure services with sustained usage, **additional Startup credits unlock over time**, supporting your path from MVP to production. Startups can unlock **up to $150,000 in Startup credits** as they build and scale on Azure, all within one unified program that grows with you. * 06/ ### What happens after my Startup credits are used? Once your Startup credits are fully used, you can continue running your workloads on Azure as a standard customer. Your applications and production environments stay live without disruption, and you simply transition to Azure’s standard pay‑as‑you‑go pricing as your business grows. This ensures continuity as you move from startup support to long‑term scale. * 07/ ### How does Microsoft for Startups help me sell to customers? Microsoft for Startups helps startups reach enterprise buyers by enabling publication to the Microsoft Commercial Marketplace. Customers can purchase using existing contracts and Azure budgets, making procurement easier. Eligible startups can also access partner distribution and Microsoft seller co‑sell opportunities to shorten sales cycles and scale revenue. * 08/ ### What kind of support is available through Microsoft for Startups? Microsoft for Startups supports founders with technical resources, documentation, and guidance to help build, deploy, and scale on Azure. Startups can access AI tools, cloud infrastructure guidance, and best practices early on. As startups grow and adopt more services, additional technical and go‑to‑market support options may become available based on usage and eligibility. * 09/ ### Who is Microsoft for Startups designed for? Microsoft for Startups is designed for early‑stage startups building software products, including AI‑powered and cloud‑based applications. The program supports founders and teams from idea and MVP stages through scaling production workloads and selling to customers. * 10/ ### Can I apply if I already use another cloud provider? **Yes.** You can apply whether you’re just getting started or already using another cloud. Every startup joins Microsoft for Startups the same way. Apply through our website, get started with Startup credits, and begin building on Azure right away. There’s no requirement to migrate everything at once. You can start where it makes sense and unlock more credits and support over time as you build and scale on Azure. ![Image 31](https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/3736200-Ready-to-start-building-Background-1600x798?resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.5,0.65,15,0&wid=2000&hei=998&qlt=100&fit=constrain) ## Ready to start building? 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