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Cloud & Startup CreditsCloud Compute + SaaS
Microsoft
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
BLUF · Discount at a glance
What you get
Up to $150,000 in Azure credits + free Microsoft 365 + GitHub Enterprise + LinkedIn Premium + Visual Studio Enterprise
Discount type
Credits
Verification method
Direct with vendor
Estimated value
Total package value $150K-$200K over 2-4 years depending on tier progression
Who's eligible
Early-stage tech startups. No accelerator affiliation required for entry tier (though it accelerates tier progression). Also includes free OpenAI API credits and expert mentorship.
How to claim
Apply at foundershub.startups.microsoft.com. Startup details, funding stage, tech stack.
Editor's take
Best for
Startup path founders. The best startup credits package on the market right now due to Microsoft 365 + GitHub + LinkedIn bundle.
Not worth it if
You are anti-Microsoft on principle. Otherwise this is a no-brainer sign-up.
Context
Microsoft has been the most aggressive of the three big cloud providers on startup credits in 2025-2026. The bundle beyond Azure (M365, GitHub, LinkedIn Premium, OpenAI credits) is what makes this stand out.