Microsoft for Startups
Microsoft · Startup program · checked Nov 9, 2026 today
Startup credits across eligible Azure services, AI models and developer tools, up to $150,000.
- What you get
- Up to $150,000 credits
- Lasts
- No end date
- Card needed
- Not stated
- Credits
- Up to $150,000
- Applies to
- Eligible Azure services, AI, GitHub
Access cutting-edge AI models, developer tools, and up to $150,000 in credits.
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