Microsoft for Startups — Azure credits

Microsoft for Startups gives eligible companies up to $150,000 in Azure credits. Credits unlock progressively as you build. You get access to more resources as your needs grow. They apply across three areas:

• Compute, storage, and networking. A reliable foundation for production workloads.
• GitHub services: Copilot, Codespaces, and Actions. Connect your Azure sponsored subscription as a GitHub payment method first — a quick, one-time step. Without it, GitHub usage bills separately.
• Azure AI models. First-party models provisioned through Microsoft Foundry are covered automatically. Third-party model coverage varies and isn't always eligible.

AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) usage is covered automatically, with no extra setup. The program also includes technical resources: documentation, guides, and support. It also includes go-to-market help through Microsoft's customer network.

Microsoft's page states no specific eligibility criteria.

Apply directly at microsoft.com/en-us/startups. Microsoft confirms eligibility and credit tier during review.