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Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
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Microsoft Startup Program expired without notice
I had signed up for Microsoft Startup Program and received initial $1000 in azure account. Then earlier this month, I applied to unlock further $5000 and been waiting for application review and approval, but there had been no communication. Now the…
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asked 2026-08-22T10:23:02.14+00:00
XenoCraft Labs
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XenoCraft Labs
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My startup credits are expiring
My startup credits are expiring, is there a way to extend the credits.
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-26T23:15:31.2+00:00
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Vikash Kumar
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answered 2026-08-27T00:15:45.68+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
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Azure for Startups
I’ve been trying for weeks to apply to Azure for Startups, but I just can’t seem to get through the process. How can I contact support? I have a solid plan of my project.
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-26T22:13:01.7033333+00:00
Md Ishtiak Ahmed Sajib
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answered 2026-08-26T22:13:14.59+00:00
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed - "Your Microsoft Team" / "Get program support" missing
I am enrolled in Microsoft for Startups and currently have the initial $1,000 Azure startup credit. I recently submitted business verification to unlock additional Azure credits, but verification failed. I am trying to contact Microsoft for Startups…
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.
1,596 questions
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Assistance Required: Microsoft for Startups Azure Registration
Dear Microsoft for Startups Support Team, I am trying to register my startup for the Microsoft for Startups program, as we are currently developing a new application and would like to leverage Microsoft Azure and the resources available through the…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-26T10:46:19.8533333+00:00
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Raveen Lankanatha
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answered 2026-08-26T16:11:32.6833333+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed — no option to update legal entity or resubmit
I originally enrolled in Microsoft for Startups using my startup name. At the time, the business had not yet been incorporated. The business has since been legally incorporated in Quebec, Canada. My verification has now failed, and I do not see any…
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.
1,596 questions
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Repeated GPU Quota Rejection for Azure Sponsorship Startup Subscription (NCasT4v3 – Southeast Asia)
Hello Community, I am currently facing repeated rejections when requesting GPU quota (NCasT4v3 series) in the Southeast Asia region under a Microsoft for Startups Azure Sponsorship subscription. The rejection reason consistently mentions insufficient…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-03-01T21:29:15.86+00:00
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Muhamad Wisnu
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answered 2026-08-26T11:03:11.19+00:00
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Andrei Ushakov
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Microsoft for Startups credits not eligible bug - ticket closed as resolved but issue persists
Details: Account: [******@gmail.com] (personal MSA confirmed) Timeline: Applied and got accepted into Microsoft for Startups Clicked $1K credit activation - completed full signup including MFA setup and billing information entry - then got error…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-06-14T07:45:31.0266667+00:00
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Dev Shaurya
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commented 2026-08-26T07:53:29.3533333+00:00
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Bogdan Baciu
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Does Microsoft for Startups count workloads per resource instance or per unique service type?
Hello, quick question about the MFS workload definition. I’m trying to confirm whether two identical App Service instances (in the same or different subscriptions) count as one workload or two toward the 60‑day ≥$1/day requirement. Context: enrolled in…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-26T02:54:04.1233333+00:00
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Muhammad Abdullah Malik
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edited the question 2026-08-26T02:56:34.8466667+00:00
Muhammad Abdullah Malik
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Microsoft for Startups application still under review after 10 days
Hello, I submitted an application for Microsoft for Startups for my company, Off Plan, around 10 days ago through an NTDP referral. The Microsoft for Startups page still shows: “We’re reviewing your application. This may take up to 3 business days.” I…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-25T22:37:35.7466667+00:00
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Suaad Alshehri
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asked 2026-08-25T22:37:35.7466667+00:00
Suaad Alshehri
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Startup Credits Eligibility Issue – Account Verification
** Hello Support, **I previously secured Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub credits (up to $5,000) using my Gmail account. I used about $1,000 of those credits before they expired in April 2026. After expiration, I was prompted to enter an investor…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-25T21:06:03.29+00:00
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Sathiya Sai Kuppusamy
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asked 2026-08-25T21:06:03.29+00:00
Sathiya Sai Kuppusamy
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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub: Clarification needed on workload definitions and the $1 spend threshold for Milestone 3 progression
Service: Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, Azure Cost Management, Virtual Machines, Storage. Scenario: Hi , we are Alzyon Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. We have successfully received our initial $5,000 Azure credit allocation and are currently architecting…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-25T10:35:27.98+00:00
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Sahitya K
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answered 2026-08-25T10:35:52.6833333+00:00
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Microsoft for Startups business verification blocked — French SIREN rejected by 21-character requirement
Hello, I am trying to complete business verification for my French company in Microsoft for Startups. The verification form asks for a Business Registration Number, but when I select “Business Identification Number”, the portal requires the number to…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-24T23:42:42.2266667+00:00
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Gael Hommet
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asked 2026-08-24T23:42:42.2266667+00:00
Gael Hommet
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Microsoft for Startups $1,000 credit activation failed after Azure eligibility check
Hello, I am trying to activate the Azure credits provided through Microsoft for Startups, but the activation process failed and my startup account is now showing that it cannot be used for Microsoft for Startups credits. Here is the exact sequence: I…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-24T20:13:49.1166667+00:00
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Tamjid Chowdhury
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asked 2026-08-24T20:13:49.1166667+00:00
Tamjid Chowdhury
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Microsoft for Startups verification pending beyond 7 business days – Program Support option missing
My Microsoft for Startups business verification for PNR Scout (pnrscout.com) has been pending well beyond the stated 7 business days. I currently have the initial $1,000 Azure Startup credit. My Microsoft for Startups page uses the new PREVIEW experience…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-24T15:26:05.55+00:00
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Saša Stamenković
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answered 2026-08-24T15:28:17.28+00:00
Saša Stamenković
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed – Get Program Support option missing
My Microsoft for Startups business verification failed and the portal shows “We couldn’t verify your startup.” I also do not have the documented Your Microsoft Team → Get program support option on my Microsoft for Startups Overview page, so I cannot…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-24T06:34:09.33+00:00
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MANU
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answered 2026-08-24T06:34:29.47+00:00
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed – Get Program Support / Your Microsoft Team missing
Hello Microsoft Team, I am enrolled in Microsoft for Startups and currently have the initial $1,000 Azure startup credit. My business verification now shows: “We couldn’t verify your startup.” However, on the Microsoft for Startups Overview page, the…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-22T12:47:32.1+00:00
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Haresh Sorathia
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answered 2026-08-24T03:20:25.1366667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
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Accessing Microsoft for Startups portal
When I try accessing the Microsoft for Startups portal https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/login I got redirected to portal.azure.com so I cannot see the management section. I just see the Microsoft for Startups label with the current credit. I sure…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-23T20:39:36.47+00:00
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Myth Techno
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edited the question 2026-08-23T21:30:59.26+00:00
Myth Techno
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Microsoft for Startups – Unable to create Azure account and therefore unable to contact Program Support
I am trying to apply for Microsoft for Startups but am unable to get far enough through the onboarding process to submit the startup application. I have created a new personal Microsoft account specifically for Microsoft for Startups. The account has…
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-23T21:06:48.5666667+00:00
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Janita Robba
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answered 2026-08-23T21:22:10.72+00:00
Janita Robba
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Getting a referral code for the Azure Founders Hub credits
Does anyone know where or how to get a referral code for the Azure Founders Hub. I'm trying to get credits so I can build an app/s because I can't fund myself anymore. Help please.
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.
1,596 questions
asked 2026-08-23T20:04:50.09+00:00
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Pholo Nkadimeng
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answered 2026-08-23T20:39:05.66+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
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