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ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
Dear Microsoft for Startups Team, I am planning to establish a software technology business and would like to explore the Microsoft for Startups program to support my development and testing requirements. Currently, I am in the initial stage of building…
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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I applied to Microsoft for Startups on 26 October 2026 with a new personal Microsoft account (created for this purpose), without an investor referral code. LinkedIn verification succeeded and the dashboard offered "Unlock $200 in Azure…
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I'm trying to activate the Microsoft for Startups Azure credit offer (MS-AZR-0036P) for my B2B SaaS startup, but the last step of the Azure sign-up page shows: "You're not eligible for an Azure free account. Don't worry—you can still use Azure by…
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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Hi, I have a pending payment from Azure, which I cannot pay as I'm a student and I'm really broke. I really do not have any money to pay. I got credits from YC, which I thought I could use on Azure, and I didn't know that the credits on Azure can be used…
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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I am trying to apply to Microsoft for Startups for my company, SupplyEdge, using my personal Microsoft account. I can sign in with my personal Microsoft account and reach the Microsoft for Startups dashboard in the Azure portal. However, the portal…
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Hello Microsoft Support Team, Our company, CodexSmith Technologies (https://codexsmith.com), recently applied for Microsoft for Startups. Unfortunately, our verification status shows "We couldn't verify your startup" without explaining the…
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
I am applying through Microsoft for Startups with a new personal Microsoft account. Before LinkedIn verification, the startup dashboard displays “Unlock $200 in Azure credits,” although the current Microsoft documentation describes up to $1,000. I have…
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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I joined Microsoft for Startups after May 29, 2026 and received the initial $200 credit. Microsoft emailed me asking me to complete business verification, but my Preview dashboard only shows “Check verification status” and provides no form,…
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Hello, I am enrolled in the new Microsoft for Startups experience in the Azure Portal. My business verification failed with the message: “We couldn’t verify your startup.” No reason was provided, and there is no option to edit the submitted information,…
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I am blocked before completing Microsoft for Startups onboarding. “Verify with LinkedIn” does not work, and when I try to access Azure Portal I receive AADSTS16000 stating that my personal Microsoft account does not exist in the “Microsoft Services”…
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We have ISV Visual Studio Benefits with Windows Server License keys and we want to use it on our existing Azure VMs running Windows Server OS. We have 2 Subscription plans; Azure Plan and Azure Plan for DevTest. Is it possible to utilize these Windows…
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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AutoFlow is an early-stage startup currently participating in Microsoft for Startups and actively using Azure credits for product development. My current Azure credits are scheduled to expire soon, and the Microsoft for Startups portal shows that…
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My Microsoft for Startups verification failed due to a misunderstanding, and I cannot access the Founders Hub support options. Please route this to the Startups Program Support team.
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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Hello everyone, I am writing to you regarding the AZ-500 certification. I have learnt that it is to be replaced by the SC-500 certification. I am an Azure consultant who regularly manages the security of our clients’ tenants within my company. As…
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Our Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription – MPN is currently showing as disabled. Subscription ID: 7161b361-3f70-4b56-b7d5-8e256618898a We urgently request that this subscription be reactivated temporarily. We have important client-related data stored in…
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I am applying for Microsoft for Startups on behalf of Global Integrated Care Inc., a newly incorporated Canadian software company. I followed the current Microsoft for Startups application process, created the requested personal Microsoft account,…
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I am the founder of Sentinel AI and I am currently enrolled in Microsoft for Startups / Founders Hub. I submitted my startup verification request seven business days ago. However, my Founders Hub portal still shows: “Startup verification – We were unable…
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Dear Microsoft Partner Center Support, I am writing to request assistance with enrolling NOUSICA LTD into the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program as part of our application for ISV Success. Our enrolment progresses successfully through the Partner Center…
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Hello, I need help regarding Microsoft Founders Hub and Azure Startup Credits. My Microsoft account is: ******@hotmail.com Here is what happened: I previously activated the $200 Azure Free Trial with this account. Later, I joined Microsoft Founders…
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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I would like to extend my Azure credits for my subscription. Can you please advise as my account expires July 22.
ISV (Independent Software Vendors) and Startups: A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.
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