Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,453 questions
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Invite email not sent for Education / Labs
I have some Azure credits on a university-based account, and I want my students to be able to use them. I created a Lab under "Education | Labs" and set a spending limit, then sent the invite code & URL to a student. They entered the code…
Azure | Azure Startups
asked 2026-06-18T22:59:47.99+00:00
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AH
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commented 2026-07-03T12:48:31.04+00:00
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Megat Muhammad Faris Bin Fedileh
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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub – "Apply now" always redirects to Azure Portal instead of onboarding
Hello Microsoft Team, I am trying to apply for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, but I am unable to start the application. Expected Behaviour After clicking Apply now from the Microsoft for Startups portal, I expect to be taken to the Founders Hub…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-07-03T11:22:55.9033333+00:00
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Marti Vamseekar
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edited the question 2026-07-03T11:28:22.3033333+00:00
Marti Vamseekar
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Clarification on "5+ Azure workloads" requirement for Microsoft for Startups Milestone 3
Hello, I have a question regarding Milestone 3 ($25,000 Azure credits) in Microsoft for Startups. The milestone states: "Use 5+ Azure workloads over a sustained period (~60 days)." Could you please clarify how Microsoft defines an Azure…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-07-03T05:57:18.57+00:00
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Sudha Duraisamy
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answered 2026-07-03T06:34:56.1766667+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
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startup application taking too long
My startup application has been 1 full week at the same status of We're reviewing your application.This may take up to 3 business days. You can start building in Azure now with $1,000 in 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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-29T16:37:33.3233333+00:00
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cristhian Gomez
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answered 2026-07-02T20:16:42.3+00:00
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Golla Venkata Pavani
6,190
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Benefits tab missing in Founders Hub
Hello Azure Startup Team, Our startup has been approved for the $1,000 Azure Sponsorship in Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. However, the Benefits tab is completely missing from the portal, so we cannot view or redeem any startup benefits (including…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-30T02:18:00.7966667+00:00
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Fitsomnia
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commented 2026-07-02T20:07:44.9566667+00:00
Golla Venkata Pavani
6,190
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Startup verification failed
Dear Microsoft for Startups Support Team, I hope you are doing well. I am reaching out on behalf of Fitsomnia Bangladesh to kindly request a manual review of our startup verification. Fitsomnia is an early-stage health and wellness technology startup…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-30T02:19:35.7833333+00:00
Fitsomnia
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commented 2026-07-02T20:03:32.1333333+00:00
Golla Venkata Pavani
6,190
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Microsoft for Startups Credits Expiry Not Extended at USD 150K Upgrade
Dear Microsoft for Startups Team, I hope you are doing well. We are seeking assistance regarding the expiry date of our Microsoft for Startups Azure credits. Our account progression has been as follows: We joined the Microsoft for Startups program on…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-07-01T18:48:43.2333333+00:00
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Abhi Savadiyawala
0
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commented 2026-07-02T16:39:07.0666667+00:00
Abhi Savadiyawala
0
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1 answer
Azure Credit for Startup
Hi, I did Not know that Azur provided credit for start-ups upto 250k So, I recently created domain, website, etc. on my account ******@yahoo.com Domain: OutlookDog However, now that i try to apply on https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startups it says that…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-28T17:20:04.23+00:00
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paras shah
0
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commented 2026-07-02T16:16:14.9433333+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
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After apply for startup verification, didn't get response for 2 weeks
Hello I submitted verification for my startups on 6/11, so far didn't get any response, either approval or rejection. If rejection, then I need to reapply, but I didn't see any link on my Azure portal allowing me to re-apply. Who can I contact?
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-27T23:29:33.8333333+00:00
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Helen Zeng
0
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commented 2026-07-01T18:22:47.6766667+00:00
Helen Zeng
0
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1 answer
Does Azure Sponsorship convert to PAYG even with remaining balance?
Hello, I would like to clarify one point regarding my Azure sponsorship account. I understand that the sponsorship is valid until October 21. If there is still remaining credit after that date, will the sponsorship continue until the remaining balance is…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-29T09:44:51.3833333+00:00
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NASUH AKIN
0
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commented 2026-07-01T14:28:13.09+00:00
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Joseph Kobti
0
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Unable to access Microsoft for Startups portal despite active Azure credits
Hello, We were accepted into Microsoft for Startups on April 8 and were successfully awarded in Azure credits. We can confirm that the credits are visible and active in our Azure account. However, we have been unable to access the 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.
1,453 questions
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Blocked activating Azure from Microsoft for Startups – AADSTS50020 and no Program Support access
Hello, I’m trying to set up Azure through Microsoft for Startups: Founders Hub for my startup and I’m blocked at the “Set up Azure” step. Sign‑in to Founders Hub works with my startup Microsoft account (business email address). I came in via a Stripe…
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.
1,453 questions
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Founders Hub — business verification approved by support, but tier credits still not provisioned after 3+ weeks (TrackingID #2606080050002207)
Hi, I'm hoping someone from the Microsoft for Startups team can help — the standard support channel has stalled. Summary: My Founders Hub account is eligible and was confirmed verified by support, but the additional tier credits have not been…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-30T16:05:45.7733333+00:00
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Nicolas Lipko
0
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asked 2026-06-30T16:05:45.7733333+00:00
Nicolas Lipko
0
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1 answer
Lost access to Azure DevOps after Microsoft Startup Expired
After my Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub benefit expired, I lost access to my Azure DevOps organization. I'm trying to recover access to my projects, repos, and pipelines. Details about my situation: The Azure subscription tied to the 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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-29T13:49:23.4966667+00:00
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Officer Officer
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answered 2026-06-29T20:16:25.4166667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
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looking for general technical guidance with microsoft for startups program
ive recently joined the microsoft for startups program and the site is difficult to use if someone could meet with me and go over the site explaining it i would really appreciate it
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-25T14:56:15.04+00:00
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Moshe Beider
0
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answered 2026-06-29T15:15:58.0333333+00:00
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Fit Boy Awesome
0
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1 answer
Unable to Complete Microsoft for Startups Application and Activate Azure Credits
Dear Microsoft for Startups Support Team, I hope you are doing well. I am reaching out because I am experiencing an issue with my Microsoft for Startups account, and I would greatly appreciate your assistance. When I sign in to Microsoft for Startups, 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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-29T10:45:41.68+00:00
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Josephus Mupanda
0
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answered 2026-06-29T10:46:27.3866667+00:00
AI answer
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Microsoft for Startups automated verification repeatedly fails for a legally registered company — requesting moderator escalation
I am the founder of LYCI GmbH, a Swiss company legally registered in the Commercial Register of the Canton of Zürich, Switzerland. My Microsoft for Startups business verification has failed on several attempts. All company details are accurate, publicly…
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.
1,453 questions
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Microsoft for Startups Credit Expiration
Hello Microsoft for Startups Team, I am writing on behalf of Startup, operating a generative AI art creation and custom goods commercialization platform. Our Microsoft for Startups / Startup Launcher benefits and Azure credits are scheduled to expire on…
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.
1,453 questions
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Microsoft for Startups – LinkedIn Verification Stuck (BadRequest Conflict)
Microsoft for Startups – LinkedIn Verification Stuck (BadRequest Conflict) Hello Microsoft Team, I am unable to complete my Microsoft for Startups (Founders Hub) onboarding. My issue When I first signed up, I completed the startup application form.…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-27T00:58:35.31+00:00
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tahreem arshad
20
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accepted 2026-06-28T00:33:35.9566667+00:00
tahreem arshad
20
Reputation points
2 answers
LinkedIn Verification Stuck (BadRequest/Conflict) + AADSTS16000 Blocking MfS $1,000 Azure Credits
Hello Microsoft for Startups / Founders Hub team, I am a startup founder and I have two critical blocking issues preventing me from unlocking the $1,000 Azure Startup Credits. Account Details: Email: ******@gmail.com Startup: [Please email me so I can…
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.
1,453 questions
asked 2026-06-25T21:56:53.5+00:00
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Shahabuddin Kadri
0
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commented 2026-06-27T22:00:58.25+00:00
Shahabuddin Kadri
0
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