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Get Azure credits to put towards a wide range of AI models, including Azure OpenAI Service, Meta Llama, and Microsoft’s own Phi small language models.

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Designed for founders that are ready to start their business, Microsoft for Startups provides benefits and support that help you build the best big idea.

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    Build with AI that's ready for scale

    Discover scalable AI tools that help cut costs and future-proof your business.

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    Go to market faster with Microsoft

    Join the Microsoft partner ecosystem for opportunities to co-sell and create better solutions together.

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    Access expert advice

    Learn from our network of Azure engineers, business experts, and fellow founders.

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    “No other cloud provider comes close to what Microsoft offers startups.”

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    CEO and Co-Founder, Gytpol

    Build the next big thing

    Access AI and development tools—not to mention expert guidance and Azure credits—when you join Microsoft for Startups.

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     Apply in minutes (no funding required) and activate Azure within 3 months of onboarding to start using exclusive benefits and cloud credits.

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    Get more credits as you build and grow and tap into our extensive network of experts to learn how to optimize AI and innovate on Azure.

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    Deploy with peace of mind and go to market with a cloud designed for enterprise-ready scale and security.

     
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    “We are focused on building and delivering the best experience to our customer—and Microsoft’s outstanding AI tools and infrastructure solve the problems our customers need to address.”

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    CEO and Founder, Commerce.AI

    “We’ve been blown away by this level of help, and plan to use it more as we continue to scale our business.”
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    “By connecting with experts from the Microsoft network, we’ve been able to gain invaluable insights on our Teams integration, co-selling with Microsoft, fundraising, AI, and more.”

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    CEO and Co-Founder, Chambr

    Speed up development and conserve runway with essential tools and technology

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    Azure credits to get started fast

    Conserve runway while you build with AI. Credits can be used across Microsoft AI products and include access to a range of models including OpenAI GPT 3.5 Turbo and GPT-4, all backed by the security promise of Azure. Credits are redeemable over time so you have the support you need, when you need it.

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    Free access to the development tools your team depends on

    Take advantage of GitHub Enterprise, VS Code, Azure OpenAI Service, and more with Microsoft for Startups.

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    Startup-friendly offers from trusted partners

    From development to compliance and security, our startup-friendly offers help you do more with less. Access dev tools like Bubble​, sales and marketing platforms including LinkedIn Premium and LinkedIn Sales Navigator​, and business tools like Stripe Atlas, and so much more.

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    Run more efficiently with free access to Microsoft tools and platforms

     
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    “Access to Azure AI services and the broader Microsoft product portfolio give us the ultimate building experience.”

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    Chief of Staff, Aisera

    Support throughout the startup lifecycle

    As your startup grows, Microsoft for Startups offers specialty programs that can provide additional support at every step of your journey.

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    Why build your startup on Azure?

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    Industry-leading AI innovation

    Future-proof your startup by accessing Azure’s industry-leading AI infrastructure, that includes large-scale models and easy-to-use APIs, at any stage in your journey.

    Azure makes deploying AI easy so you can focus on what matters—your customers.

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    Integration with the dev tools you love

    Azure's integration with GitHub, VS Code, and more means reduced time-to-market with streamlined workflows, automated deployments, and fewer devs required.

    We’re open source friendly, too, so you can use the tech you prefer, including Python, Node.js, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

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    An all-in-one platform for SaaS startups

    We’re proud to have the longest-running program designed to help startups sell into the enterprise, unmatched by any other cloud.

    With enterprise-grade security and compliance features, Azure is a leading choice for startups looking to sell to enterprises in any industry.

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    “We decided that to be a high-growth company selling to the Fortune 1000, it made business sense to partner with Microsoft and to build on Azure.”

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    CEO and Co-Founder, Abnormal Security

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