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Just Got Approved For Microsoft For Startups, Need HELP!

Kaylyn Govender 0 Reputation points
2026-05-04T15:11:38.09+00:00

"Hi Team, I’ve successfully activated my Microsoft for Startups sponsorship and can see the $1,000 credit reflecting in my Azure portal. However, I haven't received a welcome email for the Founders Hub, and the dashboard is not yet reflecting my benefits. Could you please sync my account so I can access the full startup perks?"

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Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups

Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-05-04T15:12:18.1866667+00:00
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    The Microsoft for Startups sponsorship credits and the Microsoft for Startups Portal (Founders Hub-style dashboard) are managed through the Microsoft for Startups Portal, not directly from the Azure portal.

    To get the account and benefits synced and to investigate missing welcome email or benefits not showing, submit a program support request from the Microsoft for Startups Portal so the support team can review the startup membership and fix any provisioning issues.

    Follow these steps:

    1. Go to the Microsoft for Startups Portal: https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/login
    2. Sign in with the same account that was approved for Microsoft for Startups and used to activate the sponsorship.
    3. In the top-right corner, select the "?" icon.
    4. Select "Submit a Support Ticket".
    5. In the ticket, include:
      • That the Microsoft for Startups sponsorship is active and credits are visible in Azure.
      • That the Microsoft for Startups dashboard is not reflecting benefits and no welcome email has been received.
      • The email address used for the startup account and Azure sponsorship.
    6. Attach any relevant screenshots (for example, Azure portal showing the sponsorship subscription and credits).

    The Microsoft for Startups support team can then:

    • Verify that the startup membership is fully approved.
    • Ensure benefits (including Azure credits and other technical benefits) are correctly provisioned to the startup account.
    • Help resolve any account or profile issues blocking the dashboard from showing benefits.

    If there are any issues updating profile or email details in the portal itself, use the same Submit a Support Ticket flow and mention that profile updates or benefit visibility are failing.

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