Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
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Microsoft Imagine Cup 2027: Azure credits link broken, Founders Hub never offers Imagine Cup partner selection
Summary: I registered for the 2027 Imagine Cup and cannot claim the Azure credits benefit through any of the documented paths. The Imagine Cup support form also fails on submit ("We're sorry, the resource you are looking for is unavailable at this…
Azure | Azure Startups
asked 2026-07-12T03:55:21.9633333+00:00
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Nitiyut "Miky" Wongbuddha
0
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edited the question 2026-07-12T03:57:12.78+00:00
Nitiyut "Miky" Wongbuddha
0
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Azure startup verification shows no outcome details or support route
I enrolled in the Azure startup credit offer and received the initial $1,000 credit. I submitted business verification on May 15, 2026 to unlock the next credit level. The portal now displays: “We couldn’t verify your startup. We’ll switch you to a…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-11T20:46:06.33+00:00
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Nader Helmy
0
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asked 2026-07-11T20:46:06.33+00:00
Nader Helmy
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Applying for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
I am trying to apply for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. When I click "Apply Now", I'm redirected to the Azure Portal instead of the application. I'm using a Pay-As-You-Go Azure subscription and would like to enroll in Founders Hub. 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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-11T09:53:41.35+00:00
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Sukhseerat Kaur
0
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edited the question 2026-07-11T10:18:04.0233333+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN)
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Azure sponsorship ending - will remaining credits transfer to Pay-As-You-Go?
I received a notice that my Azure sponsored account will expire on July 22, 2026 and convert to Pay-As-You-Go. I’m trying to confirm what happens to the remaining sponsorship credits when that conversion occurs. Can you please confirm whether any unused…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-10T16:15:03.03+00:00
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Dennis Han
0
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answered 2026-07-10T17:44:42.0766667+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN)
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Verify with linkedin to unlock azure credits showing bad request error
See below: Already created a support case, since is kinda billing issue, but so far, since june 26, no response or update.
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-10T14:58:38.08+00:00
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Jakhongir Mustafaev
85
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asked 2026-07-10T14:58:38.08+00:00
Jakhongir Mustafaev
85
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1 answer
my startup hub account they could not verify my start up how to apply for reverification
i did put all they asked my LinkedIn id, , business registration number and domain yet they could not verify my start up how to ask them to recheck. founders hub
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-09T07:34:11.1833333+00:00
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Rohith Mj
0
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answered 2026-07-10T14:57:27.8+00:00
Divyesh Govaerdhanan
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To link Startup Sponsorship credits with existing Pay-As-You-Go subscription
We have successfully activated Microsoft for Startups Azure Sponsorship credits using a personal Microsoft Account (MSA). We have an existing Azure Pay-As-You-Go subscription under our company account. We received Startup Sponsorship credits in 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.
1,477 questions
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Azure for Startups Verification Unsuccessful
Startup verification We couldn’t verify your startup.We’ll switch you to a pay-as-you-go subscription once your original $1,000 in 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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-10T12:51:32.6266667+00:00
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Ashik Jamal
0
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commented 2026-07-10T14:04:20.1433333+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
9,621
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why am I not eligible for an Azure free account
hi everyone, I just tried to sign up and use Azure credit for startup, first tier i think, and within a second after sign up, I got this message "You are not eligible for an Azure free account". Why is that? they did not ask for anything about…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-10T13:12:55.07+00:00
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Zahra Shafiei
0
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edited an answer 2026-07-10T13:34:22.6466667+00:00
kagiyama yutaka
4,175
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0 answers
Microsoft for Startups Investor Offer - affiliated accelerator unable to supply referral code, what are the alternatives?
We are a UK-based, FCA-authorised fintech (incorporated 2025) building a B2B software product on Azure. We are currently in an accelerator that we understand to be affiliated with the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network, but despite repeated requests…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-10T12:07:30.76+00:00
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Aaron Carey
0
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asked 2026-07-10T12:07:30.76+00:00
Aaron Carey
0
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1 answer
Startup Credits expiring July 22 - growing fast, need a bridge (Ticket Number#2607080040005093)
Hello, Our Founders Hub credits expire July 22 - two weeks from now - with ~$100K of $150K unused. I've raised a support request (Ticket Number#2607080040005093) and am posting here hoping the right team can review it, as I've seen similar cases resolved…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-08T15:16:19.2366667+00:00
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Wendy Xiang
0
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commented 2026-07-10T05:36:50.18+00:00
Wendy Xiang
0
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1 answer
Existing Founders Hub account cannot complete startup verification after incorporation
My Microsoft for Startups dashboard says: "We couldn't verify your startup." There is no Business Verification page where I can submit my EIN or incorporation documents. My startup is now incorporated. Company: NextGen-AI Solutions, LLC EIN:…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-06T14:52:31.3+00:00
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Chandra Kamalakantha
0
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commented 2026-07-10T04:25:20.3766667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
9,621
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Azure Credits Eligibility Issue – Founders Hub
Hello, I am receiving a message that my account is not eligible for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub Azure credits. However, I have been using the same Microsoft account and subscription for my Azure services, and Founders Hub also confirms that this…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-06T20:52:37.45+00:00
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Saurav Chaudhari
0
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commented 2026-07-10T04:24:10.6766667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
9,621
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Microsoft for Startups – "We couldn't verify your startup" – requesting manual review (software/EdTech startup misclassified)
Hello, My Microsoft for Startups verification returned "We couldn't verify your startup." Only the initial $1,000 is unlocked ($1,000 of $150,000), and the new Azure Portal experience gives no option to re-submit documents or re-verify. I'm…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-09T18:25:13.8266667+00:00
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Nicoleta Jambor
0
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answered 2026-07-09T18:25:57.13+00:00
AI answer
1 answer
Problem with Microsoft for Startups
Hello, I am a Microsoft for Startups member and I am unable to access the Founders Hub dashboard. Every time I try to access foundershub.startups.microsoft.com or portal.startups.microsoft.com, I get redirected to the signup/registration page instead…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-03-24T02:34:00.34+00:00
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MrVraya
25
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commented 2026-07-09T12:37:06.9066667+00:00
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Mike Ippolito
0
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2 answers
LinkedIn Verification Stuck (BadRequest/Conflict) + AADSTS16000 Blocking MfS $1,000 Azure Credits
Hello Microsoft for Startups / Founders Hub team, I am a startup founder and I have two critical blocking issues preventing me from unlocking the $1,000 Azure Startup Credits. Account Details: Email: [Removed PII]@gmail.com Startup: [Please email me…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-06-25T21:56:53.5+00:00
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Shahabuddin Kadri
0
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edited the question 2026-07-09T08:00:16.3466667+00:00
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Ana Mihaila (BLUEHAWK LLC)
0
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Moderator
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startup Azure credit is expiring on july 12th
Hi , I'm writing to request a 3-month extension on our Azure credits, which are set to expire on July 12th. We still have a meaningful balance remaining and would greatly appreciate additional time to put it to use. We originally enrolled in this…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-08T23:41:39.1466667+00:00
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Supriya Singh
0
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answered 2026-07-09T07:04:27.8233333+00:00
Alex Burlachenko
24,145
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
2 answers
Microsoft for Startups - Business Verification Failed - No Reason given - Who to contact?
Hi, We are an USA based healthtech AI startup who have products in production. We have received 25K Credits from AWS and we ran out. We have applied for Azure cloud credits. Within 2 days of applying, the status shows 'failed'. No reason was given. We…
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.
1,477 questions
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Azure Team has disabled my company account! customers now are unable to reach
I have opened a ticket but they are not responding and I am literally dyeing because customers are unable to reach my services! .. I will have to pay a penalty for my SLA! I tried to upgrade my support plan to get a faster response for the support team,…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-08T23:19:19.8866667+00:00
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Mohammad Omara
0
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asked 2026-07-08T23:19:19.8866667+00:00
Mohammad Omara
0
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0 answers
Azure credit expansion — eligibility and timing before July 22 conversion (IHCS)
Hello Microsoft for Startups team, I'm the founder of IHCS – Integrative Health Concierge Service, a Brazil-based B2B HealthTech startup building an AI-agent-driven care coordination platform (with clinical/nursing supervision) on Azure. Our current…
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.
1,477 questions
asked 2026-07-08T22:28:13.6666667+00:00
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Fresley Aguilar
0
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asked 2026-07-08T22:28:13.6666667+00:00
Fresley Aguilar
0
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