Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,583 questions
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed – Get Program Support / Your Microsoft Team missing
Hello Microsoft Team, I am enrolled in Microsoft for Startups and currently have the initial $1,000 Azure startup credit. My business verification now shows: “We couldn’t verify your startup.” However, on the Microsoft for Startups Overview page, the…
Azure | Azure Startups
asked 2026-08-22T12:47:32.1+00:00
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Haresh Sorathia
0
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answered 2026-08-24T03:20:25.1366667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
11,301
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Volunteer Moderator
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Accessing Microsoft for Startups portal
When I try accessing the Microsoft for Startups portal https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/login I got redirected to portal.azure.com so I cannot see the management section. I just see the Microsoft for Startups label with the current credit. I sure…
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-23T20:39:36.47+00:00
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Myth Techno
0
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edited the question 2026-08-23T21:30:59.26+00:00
Myth Techno
0
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Microsoft for Startups – Unable to create Azure account and therefore unable to contact Program Support
I am trying to apply for Microsoft for Startups but am unable to get far enough through the onboarding process to submit the startup application. I have created a new personal Microsoft account specifically for Microsoft for Startups. The account has…
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-23T21:06:48.5666667+00:00
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Janita Robba
0
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answered 2026-08-23T21:22:10.72+00:00
Janita Robba
0
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2 answers
Getting a referral code for the Azure Founders Hub credits
Does anyone know where or how to get a referral code for the Azure Founders Hub. I'm trying to get credits so I can build an app/s because I can't fund myself anymore. Help 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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-23T20:04:50.09+00:00
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Pholo Nkadimeng
0
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answered 2026-08-23T20:39:05.66+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
11,301
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Volunteer Moderator
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We couldn’t verify your startup.
how do i do Startup Credits verification? I see the message: "**We couldn’t verify your startup.**We’ll switch you to a pay-as-you-go subscription once your remaining Azure credits run out or expire."
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-23T15:52:42.6366667+00:00
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Atul Sharma
0
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answered 2026-08-23T15:58:51.7933333+00:00
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Abinesh Magudeeswaran
90
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Microsoft Startup Program expired without notice
I had signed up for Microsoft Startup Program and received initial $1000 in azure account. Then earlier this month, I applied to unlock further $5000 and been waiting for application review and approval, but there had been no communication. Now 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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-22T10:23:02.14+00:00
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XenoCraft Labs
0
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commented 2026-08-23T15:30:29.6633333+00:00
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Larry Ellison
0
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1 answer
Microsoft for Startups verification failed and “Your Microsoft Team” support option is missing
I am enrolled in Microsoft for Startups and currently have the initial $1,000 Azure credit offer. I recently completed business verification to unlock the next Azure credit milestone, but the portal returned: “We couldn’t verify your startup.” My…
Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-22T18:13:48.9833333+00:00
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Fred Flintstone
21
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answered 2026-08-22T18:14:05.25+00:00
AI answer
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No Activation Option for 100k$ Azure Credits in Microsoft for Startups Program
My startup has received an official acceptance letter for Microsoft for Startups program through a 10-symbols referral code provided by a VC. The following issues were revealed: Home Page does not demonstrate an option to activate 100k$ 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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-22T17:43:50.0233333+00:00
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Mahammad Mehdi
0
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Microsoft for Startups onboarding blocked: LinkedIn BadRequest (Conflict) and AADSTS16000 prevents support
Hello, I am trying to complete a new Microsoft for Startups onboarding without a referral code for a registered company, using a newly created personal Microsoft account with no previous Azure subscription. The following happens: Signing in succeeds 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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-22T09:16:00.8166667+00:00
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Paul Zautsen
0
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asked 2026-08-22T09:16:00.8166667+00:00
Paul Zautsen
0
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Manual Review Request: Onboarding Eligibility Error Block — PrivacyLedger (Kimbha Analytics Pvt Ltd)
Dear Microsoft for Startups Support Team, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out on behalf of PrivacyLedger, a proprietary trademark of Kimbha Analytics Pvt Ltd, registered in India. We are an early-stage, bootstrapped B2B SaaS startup…
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-21T16:22:12.7966667+00:00
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Prashanth Sharma
0
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asked 2026-08-21T16:22:12.7966667+00:00
Prashanth Sharma
0
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Microsoft for Startups Business Verification Failed – No Option to Reapply or Contact Program Support
My Microsoft for Startups account has successfully received the initial $1,000 Azure credits, and the credits are currently active. However, my startup business verification was unsuccessful, and the portal only shows “Check verification status” 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.
1,583 questions
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Founders Hub / Microsoft for Startups application stuck "Under Review" for 10+ days — past the stated 3-business-day SLA
I applied to Microsoft for Startups (Founders Hub) using partner referral code. The application was submitted on 2026-08-11 and confirmed as received the same day. It is still showing "under review" as of today (10+ days later), well past 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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-21T11:52:30.39+00:00
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Marco Andersen
0
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asked 2026-08-21T11:52:30.39+00:00
Marco Andersen
0
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Microsoft for Startups Milestone 3 ($25K Azure Credits) Not Triggered After Meeting 60-Day Workload Requirements
Hello Microsoft for Startups Team, We are currently participating in Microsoft for Startups and have received the previous Azure credit milestone. According to the Microsoft for Startups documentation, Milestone 3 provides $25,000 in Azure credits after…
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-21T07:21:30.1533333+00:00
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Mukul Munjal
0
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asked 2026-08-21T07:21:30.1533333+00:00
Mukul Munjal
0
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0 answers
Applied for azure for startup credit support but Startup Verification is on Hold
Applied for Azure for startup , got the initial $1000 credit and applied for 2nd stage of $5000 by providing details about my startup on Aug 5th and today(at the time of this writing) its 21st Aug and verification is showin still under review......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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-21T04:58:47.5933333+00:00
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ASHWIN SHETTY
0
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asked 2026-08-21T04:58:47.5933333+00:00
ASHWIN SHETTY
0
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2 answers
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Microsoft for Startups verification failed, Get Program Support missing, DBA now verifiable, credits expire soon
Hello, I am enrolled in Microsoft for Startups and currently have the initial $1,000 Azure startup credits. During the business verification process, my startup was marked as: "We couldn't verify your startup." However, I believe 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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-19T21:05:51.2+00:00
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Michael Roehr
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-19T21:23:42.51+00:00
Michael Roehr
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Startup Program - company unverified
A company meets the current eligibility criteria for Azure Startup Program, but receives message **We couldn’t verify your startup.**We’ll switch you to a pay-as-you-go subscription once your remaining Azure credits run out or expire. QUESTION: How can…
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-19T19:26:30.3066667+00:00
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Leanne Linsky
0
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edited an answer 2026-08-19T19:35:55.1766667+00:00
Leanne Linsky
0
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Microsoft for Startups credits not eligible bug - ticket closed as resolved but issue persists
Details: Account: [******@gmail.com] (personal MSA confirmed) Timeline: Applied and got accepted into Microsoft for Startups Clicked $1K credit activation - completed full signup including MFA setup and billing information entry - then got error…
Azure | Azure Startups
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-06-14T07:45:31.0266667+00:00
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Dev Shaurya
25
Reputation points
commented 2026-08-19T18:24:41.6633333+00:00
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Bogdan Baciu
0
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1 answer
How to appeal startup sponsorship request
hi, I just received a negative decision on my Starrtup program sponsorship. while I have got the first 200$ credit and submitted the business information, the reviewer just denied to accept my request and there is no option to appeal on their decision.…
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-19T12:29:51.4933333+00:00
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Saeed Souzangar
0
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commented 2026-08-19T13:06:30.41+00:00
Saeed Souzangar
0
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1 answer
AADSTS16000 blocks Microsoft for Startups 2026 onboarding and Program Support access
I am onboarding to Microsoft for Startups through the new 2026 experience. I registered with a personal Microsoft Account that has never had an Azure account or subscription. I selected “Continue without a code” and reached the Microsoft for Startups…
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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-19T10:41:18.74+00:00
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Çiğdem Tunçkanat
0
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commented 2026-08-19T11:21:48.2633333+00:00
Çiğdem Tunçkanat
0
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0 answers
Microsoft for Startups — Previous Azure Credits Expired, Can We Requalify?
Hello Microsoft for Startups team, I’m the director of Expertluma Ltd, a UK-registered software company building an AI-native Enterprise AI Production platform. We previously participated in Microsoft for Startups and used our Azure startup 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.
1,583 questions
asked 2026-08-19T08:38:03.72+00:00
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VINCENT ROTICH
0
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asked 2026-08-19T08:38:03.72+00:00
VINCENT ROTICH
0
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