Microsoft for Startups
Up to $150,000 in Azure credits for startups
- No credit card
- Startups
Verified 4 days ago
We checked the official source on September 25, 2026.
Official page states 'up to $150,000 in credits'. Only the headline amount is confirmed; tiers, eligibility details, validity and card requirements are not stated on the page.
Verification is not a guarantee. Offers can change after we check them. How verification works
Checked today. Our automatic check read the official page on September 30, 2026 and the terms it can see had not changed.
Is it really free?
The real cost before you click, based on the official source.
| Free benefit | Yes |
|---|---|
| How long it stays free | Not stated by the source |
| Credit card | Not required |
| New account | Not required |
| Startup status | Required |
| When it runs out | Not stated by the source |
| Auto-renewal | Not stated by the source |
| Region | Global |
What you get
Microsoft for Startups offers eligible startups up to $150,000 in credits that can be applied across eligible Azure services, alongside access to other Microsoft tools. The official page does not spell out the tier amounts, detailed eligibility criteria, credit validity period or regional limits, so expect to confirm those during the application.
Who qualifies
Startups (detailed criteria are not listed on the official page).
Requirements
- Apply through the Microsoft for Startups program
- Credits apply to eligible Azure services
- Tier amounts and validity are confirmed during application
Official source
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/startupsThis is the page we checked. The company’s own terms always take precedence over this listing.