Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
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Microsoft for Startups – Unable to access original enrollment or request additional Azure credits
ARRVL is a Canadian technology startup that previously received Azure startup credits directly through Microsoft. Those credits supported the early development of our AI-powered housing administration platform. Since then, we’ve successfully developed…
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2026-10-17T21:25:40.3766667+00:00
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Chris Maley
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2026-10-17T21:51:09.7366667+00:00
Chris Maley
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"We couldn’t verify your business information" - how can I fix that?
Why did I get denied? How can I fix it? "Thanks for requesting additional startup credits through Microsoft for Startups. We weren’t able to approve the request for Stanislau Pastukhou because we couldn’t verify the business information…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-17T19:29:32.6966667+00:00
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Alex Malovsky
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When do microsoft for startups azure credits expire?
Hi, I redeemed $10k of microsoft for startups azure credits a few months ago. I was wondering if there was an expiry date on these credits? For example if after a year of redeeming them and there is some that go unused they might be unusable after a…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-17T17:55:34.3266667+00:00
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Martin Tam
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2026-10-17T18:45:33.28+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
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Microsoft for Startups verification pending over one month
Hello Microsoft team, I am enrolled in the new Microsoft for Startups Preview experience in Azure Portal. My startup verification has been pending for more than one month and continues to show “We are reviewing your startup verification.” The portal…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-02T04:51:03.2866667+00:00
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Mithun Siddharth
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2026-10-17T12:21:19.8533333+00:00
Mithun Siddharth
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed—support flow prevents case creation
I am enrolled in the $1,000 / 90-day "Microsoft for Startups" offer. To move to the next milestone, I submitted my legal business name and Tax ID, but business verification failed. The rejection email directs me to create a support request and…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-17T08:54:51.2933333+00:00
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Sharad Seth
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2026-10-17T09:12:58.99+00:00
Sharad Seth
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Final Eligibility Check: Microsoft for Startups — Geography, B2C Model, and Founder Requirements
Based on the latest official Microsoft for Startups requirements, could you provide a final eligibility assessment for an early-stage, consumer-facing mobile app (B2C), developed by an individual founder who may not yet have a registered company? Please…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-17T08:00:03.8666667+00:00
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Ali Adabi
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2026-10-17T08:02:08.38+00:00
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Question About Geographic Eligibility for Microsoft for Startups
Hello, I am an independent founder exploring the Microsoft for Startups program and I’m from Iran. Before sharing further project details or investing time in an application, I would like to clarify the geographic eligibility requirements. Are…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-17T07:49:16.58+00:00
Ali Adabi
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2026-10-17T07:50:27.52+00:00
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moved into the Microsoft for Startups offer, or should I apply with a new personal Microsoft account?
Hi, I’m the founder of KZN, an early-stage B2B software startup (QMS SaaS for aerospace and defense manufacturers). I signed up for the standard Azure Free Trial before learning about Microsoft for Startups. Now when I go to the startups page, 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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-16T22:36:16.47+00:00
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Daniel Carrillo
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2026-10-16T22:37:27.9+00:00
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MS for StartUps expired. Hit with large unexpected bill despite efforts to minimize
I previously participated in Microsoft for Startups and received notification that my benefits were expiring. I took steps to reduce my Azure costs, but I could not identify all the resources or services responsible for the ongoing charges. The charges…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-16T21:03:59.96+00:00
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Kringle Claus
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2026-10-16T22:29:31.3433333+00:00
kagiyama yutaka
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Azure Free Account Sign-Up Rejected Across Multiple Independent Companies and Users in Türkiye
Hello Microsoft Support Team, We are experiencing a recurring issue with Azure Free Account registration that appears to affect multiple independent companies and individuals in Türkiye. Several different companies have attempted to create Azure Free…
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.
1,808 questions
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Microsoft for Startups $200 credit activation blocked by "You're not eligible for an Azure free account"
Hello Microsoft for Startups Support Team, I am applying for Microsoft for Startups using a brand-new personal Microsoft account that has never had an Azure subscription or free trial. On the "Build your startup" preview dashboard, when I click…
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.
1,808 questions
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Azure sign-up from Microsoft for Startups offer fails: "You're not eligible for an Azure free account"
I registered a new personal Microsoft account (a Gmail-based account) today and tried to activate the Microsoft for Startups Azure credits via the Azure portal ("Unlock $200 in Azure credits" -> Sign up, offer MS-AZR-0036P). Both attempts…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-15T21:54:38.84+00:00
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miz sergei
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2026-10-15T22:19:01.76+00:00
Hemant Bharadwaj
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Microsoft for Startups: adding Business Premium seats shows a charge despite 50-user benefit
We redeemed the Microsoft for Startups benefit for Microsoft 365 Business Premium on October 15, 2026. The offer states that it includes a one-year subscription for up to 50 users and that no charges apply until the benefit expires. The Microsoft 365…
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.
1,808 questions
asked
2026-10-15T21:35:26.0266667+00:00
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jide ogun
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2026-10-15T21:36:10.45+00:00
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Microsoft for Startups Milestone 3 evaluation stuck despite 10+ Azure workloads — credits expire Nov 30
Hi everyone, I'm seeking guidance on a stalled Microsoft for Startups Milestone 3 evaluation. Account status: Milestone 2 reached ($5K of $150K unlocked). ~$2.4K credits remaining, expiring November 30, 2026. Previous support case closed with the…
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.
1,808 questions
asked
2026-10-15T17:00:31.8666667+00:00
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Venkata Dandey
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2026-10-15T17:00:50.2633333+00:00
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Microsoft for Startups Azure credits missing
Hi everyone, Has anyone else received a confirmation email from Microsoft for Startups about Azure credits, but unable to find the Azure credits on the portal ? I checked under Cost Management + Billing → Payment methods, I can see my registered…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-15T13:35:41.1866667+00:00
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Malhar Jajoo
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2026-10-15T13:44:27.58+00:00
Malhar Jajoo
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follow up question on reusing same billing profile with a different account
i have already used from my personal account and tied to it my billing information/profile, will microsoft flag my account if i try claiming the credits for startups on the azure portal? it says the same issue when at the credit redirect, as mentioned…
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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-15T10:53:17.3+00:00
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Aman Sharma
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2026-10-15T12:55:05.7533333+00:00
Baraniwala Chamali Lalanthi Liyanage
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Microsoft for Startups - Azure Sponsorship ends 1 Dec 2026, requesting extension review (support request 2610090050002086)
Hi, we're a self-funded Microsoft for Startups member (joined Founders Hub in November 2024), and our Azure Sponsorship ends on 1 December 2026. We'd love to ask the Startups team to review our account for an extension. We help UK GP trainee doctors…
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.
1,808 questions
asked
2026-10-10T19:07:47+00:00
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Nabil Khan
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2026-10-15T12:47:20.5633333+00:00
Nabil Khan
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Microsoft for Startups Business Verification Stuck – $200 Credits – No Document Upload or Support Access
Dear Microsoft for Startups Team, Our company, HUBrobotix AI Technology GmbH, Germany, has joined the Microsoft for Startups program. On October 5, 2026, we received an official Microsoft email inviting us to unlock an additional $5,000 in Azure 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.
1,808 questions
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2026-10-15T11:24:38.1966667+00:00
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Frank Lemm
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2026-10-15T11:25:36.8466667+00:00
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No startup credits found
My startup was granted $100,000 Azure credits for the past 2 days and up till now the credits has not reflected on my account for usage, may I know cause and possible solution or how best I can approach the activation in order to beat the 90 days…
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.
1,808 questions
asked
2026-10-15T10:32:39.98+00:00
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Mba Agha
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2026-10-15T10:32:58.68+00:00
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Doing good, thousands of users, hundreds of paid users. Just need one last time extension of credit
Dear Support, Because of help from your side in last 2 years I was able to create and launch 17 plus products, out of which 9 are doing good. We have paid users of all of them and the feedback of few products is making us feel pretty confident that few…
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.
1,808 questions
asked
2026-10-13T00:54:36.59+00:00
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sujit singh
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2026-10-15T05:45:33.67+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
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