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For startups ready to build fast, scale smart, and sell more

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For startups associated with the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network

Get up to $150,000 in Azure credits, available to startups with pre-seed to Series A funding.
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Discover valuable insights into the startup journey

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Join founder Maryam Fayaz-Torshizi as she shares her journey toward being a tech entrepreneur.
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Creating engaging customer experiences through real-time interactions

Learn how D-ID partnered with Azure to help its customers incorporate AI-powered avatars into their applications.
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Simplifying applications to help workers find their next role

Find out how AI-powered job platform Gigs partnered with Azure to keep job hunting from becoming a full-time job.
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“Haut.AI’s entire AI ecosystem is built on Microsoft tools … providing the highest level of security, reliability, and scalability.”
Anastasia Georgievskaya, CEO and Co-Founder, Haut.AI
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“This is my third venture and I have never seen such a beneficial go-to-market program for founders … especially in the enterprise segment.”
Thea Myhrvold, CEO and Founder, GetBee
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“Snorkel AI is proud to partner with Microsoft to help organizations rapidly and cost-effectively harness the power of data and AI.”
Paroma Varma, Co-Founder and Head of Research, Snorkel AI
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“By leveraging Azure … and the expert technical guidance from Microsoft for Startups, we accelerated the development of our product platform.”
Brent Poynton, CTO, Strolll
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Frequently asked questions

  • Microsoft for Startups is a program that helps founders overcome common startup challenges by providing access to AI services, expert guidance, and essential technology. The program offers benefits like free Azure credits, AI tools, and resources to help you build, scale, and sell your solutions.
    Sign up here if you have an investor referral code or want to start building with Azure
  • The Microsoft for Startups portal supports startups by providing access to various resources, benefits, and programs. Startups can tap into pre-built marketing materials, industry-leading AI services, expert guidance, and essential technology to help build and scale their businesses.
  • Microsoft for Startups provides a range of technical benefits designed to help startups build and scale their businesses. These benefits include:
    Free Azure credits: Startups receive Azure credits to help them get started with building their solutions quickly and efficiently on the Azure platform.
    Access to AI tools: Startups can leverage industry-leading AI services and tools for software development, enabling them to create innovative and intelligent applications.
    Technical resources: Startups have access to various resources that assist in building better products, scaling faster, and increasing sales. This includes documentation, guides, and support to help with replication and modernization journeys.

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