Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,294 questions
1 answer
Founders Hub portal auto-routes my LinkedIn login to a closed prior account, blocking access to my current company's Step 2 verification - requesting moderator escalation
Hello Microsoft community and moderators, I am hoping a moderator can help route this internally, because my account state straddles two contexts and I cannot bridge them from the user side. The situation: I previously had a Microsoft for Startups…
Azure | Azure Startups
asked 2026-05-05T06:29:09.4366667+00:00
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Jannik Florian Hofmann
0
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answered 2026-05-05T06:29:31.1333333+00:00
Q&A Assist
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What if we already have a Microsoft account in 365 and Azure?
Since we have Microsoft accounts in Azure and 365, how do we active it in Microsoft for Startup and take advantage of the services offered?
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-30T19:28:12.28+00:00
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Sabrina Quave
0
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commented 2026-05-05T06:10:36.19+00:00
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Venkatesan S
7,885
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Extend Expiry for Azure Credits
Dear Team, I have been really interested in continuing my operations with Azure. I run an AI startup, Expired Solutions, and pitched it as a part of Carnegie Mellon's McGinnis Competition (finalist). Even today I continue to use it to help my community…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-03T19:39:30.02+00:00
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Lawrence Hua
0
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commented 2026-05-05T06:03:17.0466667+00:00
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Ankit Yadav
14,005
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Unable to Access Microsoft Founders Hub – Redirect Loop to Signup Page (LinkedIn Login Issue)
Hello, I’m currently experiencing an issue accessing the Microsoft Founders Hub portal. When I attempt to log in, I’m continuously redirected to the signup page: https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/signup I am trying to sign in using my LinkedIn…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-01T03:37:23.9266667+00:00
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Rajesh Poojari
0
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commented 2026-05-05T04:06:19.2233333+00:00
Rajesh Poojari
0
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2 answers
Didnt receive verification code to register for Microsoft for Startup even after multiple attempts
Hi kindly assist in retrieving verification code to apply for this program. I have tried several times with 10 minutes gap eact time.
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-01T19:00:04.11+00:00
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Faidhi Fahmi
0
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edited an answer 2026-05-05T04:04:44.91+00:00
Venkatesan S
7,885
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Startup verification failed for Azure startup credits, how can I request manual review?
Title: Startup verification failed for Azure startup credits, how can I request manual review? Hello Microsoft team, I enrolled in the Azure startup credit offer and redeemed the initial $1,000 credit. I then submitted startup verification, but received…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-04T20:19:16.78+00:00
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Alston Cobb
0
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answered 2026-05-04T20:19:33.3466667+00:00
Q&A Assist
0 answers
Microsoft for Startups Business verification rejected — request manual review for China sole proprietorship license
Hi Microsoft for Startups team, My application for the $5,000 Azure startup credits was rejected because my business entity could not be verified. I used a China sole proprietorship business license, and I believe the automated verification may not be…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-04T18:04:31.6366667+00:00
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Ketong Pu
0
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answered 2026-05-04T18:04:53.3866667+00:00
Q&A Assist
1 answer
How can I see the actual Azure AI Foundry / OpenAI costs covered by sponsorship credits?
Hello, Following the previous clarification, I understand that Azure AI Foundry / OpenAI usage may show as $0 in the Azure portal because the charges are covered by my sponsorship credits. However, I still cannot verify this properly in my case. Over 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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-15T14:57:35.5566667+00:00
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David Fingerlos
20
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edited a comment 2026-05-04T17:53:02.3166667+00:00
David Fingerlos
20
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1 answer
Just Got Approved For Microsoft For Startups, Need HELP!
"Hi Team, I’ve successfully activated my Microsoft for Startups sponsorship and can see the $1,000 credit reflecting in my Azure portal. However, I haven't received a welcome email for the Founders Hub, and the dashboard is not yet reflecting my…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-04T15:11:38.09+00:00
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Kaylyn Govender
0
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edited the question 2026-05-04T15:57:33.11+00:00
Gérard Oomens
121.7K
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Migrate Founders Hub enrollment to new tenant
Hello, I had enrolled in Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and received the 1000 USD credits. However, following this i moved my Azure Startup Sponsorship subscription from the original tenant to another tenant, where i have deployed all azure…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-04T14:33:26.9866667+00:00
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Κωνσταντίνος Κορμέντζας
0
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answered 2026-05-04T14:33:46.66+00:00
Q&A Assist
0 answers
Could not verify my startup
Hello, I applied for the Azure Startup Credit Offer and successfully received the initial $1,000 credit. After that, I completed the business verification form to unlock the additional $4,000 (to reach the full $5,000 tier), but I received the following…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-04T07:39:50.7266667+00:00
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Furkan Ergun
0
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asked 2026-05-04T07:39:50.7266667+00:00
Furkan Ergun
0
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0 answers
Infinite login loop on https://www.microsoftazuresponsorships.com/Usage
We have been a part of the Microsoft Startups hub for a couple of years now, and our critical infrastructure is running on the credits provided. Up until recently, I have been able to view the credits usage at the Microsoft Azure Sponsorships site, but…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-30T22:04:18.8833333+00:00
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raja rajcic
0
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commented 2026-05-02T03:22:34.8966667+00:00
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Smaran Thoomu
35,045
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Redeeming Y combinator credits
**I got an email that I have already got the credits/benefits. ****We're not able to accept you at this time because **your startup has already been accepted into Microsoft for Startups. But I am not able to see the benefits.
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-01T16:09:19.64+00:00
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Jatin Jindal
0
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commented 2026-05-01T20:01:34.0133333+00:00
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Golla Venkata Pavani
4,090
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
creating new subscription
I have an azure subscription in Azure cloud it have startup credit and have a subscription how to create a new subscription ? its states that we are not eligible for creating new subscription
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-30T13:41:41.29+00:00
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Hari Vinod
0
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commented 2026-05-01T19:55:36.64+00:00
Golla Venkata Pavani
4,090
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
Cannot grant access to contributor
Hello team, I cannot grant access to my contributor on the Microsoft for Startup program. Also where can I submit a request support instead of posting Q&A? Thanks!
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-29T17:19:30.97+00:00
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Emily Nghiem
0
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commented 2026-05-01T10:48:24.86+00:00
Venkatesan S
7,885
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
I have created Azure Account for Start ups
I created an account for Azure for Startups to receive credits for testing my project. However, after completing all the required steps, I am still seeing the message "Credits may take 24 hours to appear after redeeming." This has been…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-29T10:48:33.04+00:00
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Akwera
0
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answered 2026-05-01T03:52:45.61+00:00
kagiyama yutaka
1,830
Reputation points
1 answer
Microsoft for Startups verification failure — manual review request — D-U-N-S 13-655-4853
Posting here in parallel with a direct request to InvestorNetworkSupport@microsoft.com sent today. The Founders Hub portal redirects to /signup, which suggests no Founders Hub profile exists for K2 — only a $1K Azure credit provisioned via the NVIDIA…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-05-01T00:36:07.8+00:00
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Tony Knowler
0
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answered 2026-05-01T00:36:33.0133333+00:00
Q&A Assist
1 answer
Startup Verification failed - Need immediate Help
Hi, I recently applied for the $5,000 Azure startup credits, but my verification was unsuccessful with the message: “We couldn’t verify your startup.” I haven’t received any additional details explaining the reason for the failure, which makes it…
Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-29T18:12:42.79+00:00
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Divyajothi Baskaran
0
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edited a comment 2026-04-30T23:39:06.7733333+00:00
Divyajothi Baskaran
0
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0 answers
Getting stuck in a login loop that redirects to the signup page - https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/signup
Hello, I'm trying to login to founder's hub startup portal but its just keep redirecting to signup page even though the email is correct and the account is already connected to Azure portal where I can see the startup credit. I want to redeem the…
Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-29T19:29:57.74+00:00
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Wilmer Entena
0
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edited a comment 2026-04-30T20:48:56.4366667+00:00
Golla Venkata Pavani
4,090
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
I went to YC event and I got 10000$ of microsoft azure creds
I am not able to get the credits which got sanctioned to my startup through the Y Combinator Event This is the founders verification link : https://deals.ycombinator.com/redemptions/verify/IbbM3uXThUQAog7a_QQ5Sw Referral code: **CGI4WL6HTS I got…
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.
1,294 questions
asked 2026-04-27T13:16:21.7233333+00:00
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Sai Sharan
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-30T20:46:27.04+00:00
Golla Venkata Pavani
4,090
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator