VerifiedVerified 2026-10-21
Microsoft for Startups (Azure)
Up to $150,000 published across tiers
Azure credits, GitHub benefits, and go-to-market resources for eligible startups.
| Tier | Published credits | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft for Startups (entry) | $200 | New applicants receive up to $200 in Startup credits immediately; additional milestone credits unlock at $5,000, $25,000, $50,000, and $150,000 as published on Microsoft’s getting-started guide. |
| Microsoft for Startups (milestone max) | $150,000 | Highest published milestone credit amount on the Microsoft for Startups getting-started page ($150,000), unlocked through program milestones. |
Amounts copied from official program pages on the deal's last-verified date. We never infer unpublished tiers.
- Tier amounts
- Microsoft for Startups (entry): $200 · Microsoft for Startups (milestone max): $150,000
- Eligibility
- Startups building on Azure; apply via Microsoft for Startups. Credit allocation depends on stage and program tier.
- How to apply
- Apply through the Microsoft for Startups portal linked from microsoft.com/startups.
- Official program
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups