Microsoft for Startups LinkedIn verification failed — active Azure subscription created but Startup credits show ineligible

I am trying to enroll in Microsoft for Startups using a personal Microsoft Account.

Initially, the Microsoft for Startups page showed the option to sign in with LinkedIn to unlock $200 Azure credits.

I attempted the LinkedIn verification, but the $200 credit was not activated. The portal now shows:

“This account can't be used for Microsoft for Startups credits. Sign in with an eligible Microsoft account to access this offer.”

Azure enrollment did create an active subscription:

• Subscription: Azure subscription 1
• Plan: Microsoft Azure Plan
• Status: Active
• Current charges: $0

I have not previously redeemed Microsoft for Startups credits.

I also cannot open Microsoft for Startups Program Support because the support link redirects me back to the same ineligible Startups page.

Could Microsoft please check whether the Microsoft for Startups entitlement / LinkedIn verification failed to provision against my Azure subscription and escalate this for backend review?

I can provide my Microsoft Account, Subscription ID and Tenant ID privately to Microsoft Support.

Please do not advise me to create another Microsoft account, because Azure enrollment has already created an active Microsoft Azure Plan subscription on this MSA. I would like the current account's entitlement/provisioning state reviewed.

I am trying to join Microsoft for Startups using the “Continue without a code” path.

The Build Your Startup Preview page displays:

“This account can't be used for Microsoft for Startups credits. Sign in with an eligible Microsoft account to access this offer.”

I have not previously redeemed Microsoft for Startups credits. Could you confirm why this Microsoft Account is considered ineligible and whether the account can be reviewed?