Microsoft for Startups offers up to $250K in Azure credits, GitHub Enterprise, Visual Studio Enterprise, LinkedIn benefits, Azure Standard Support, go-to-market opportunities, access to advanced AI models through Azure AI Foundry, and dedicated engineering guidance. Startups can pair with Azure engineers, build AI features, deploy production systems, and scale without upfront infrastructure costs.
$250,000 in Azure credits
Access to advanced AI models from Microsoft, OpenAI, Claude, and others through Azure AI Foundry
Designated Microsoft contact for technical and go-to-market support
GitHub Enterprise, Visual Studio Enterprise, LinkedIn benefits, 24/7 Azure Standard Support
Unlimited technical pairing sessions with Azure engineers
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