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How can we get more Azure credits as an accelerator participant?

Nicolas Frendo 0 Reputation points
2026-05-29T00:50:56.01+00:00

Hello, we recently go into the accelerator. Next Canada, I was wondering if we could possible get more azure credits or apply for more?

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.

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    2026-05-29T00:51:13.5666667+00:00

    As an accelerator participant in the Microsoft for Startups ecosystem, additional Azure credits depend on which offer applies and how much has already been used.

    1. Use the Azure startup credit offer (open to all startups)
      • Any startup new to Azure can use the Azure startup credit offer, which provides up to $5,000 USD in Azure credits:
        • $1,000 in credits (valid for 90 days) immediately.
        • An additional $4,000 (valid for 180 days) after business verification.
      • Credits can be used on eligible Azure services within the first 90 days of sign-up for the initial tranche.
    2. Apply for the Microsoft for Startups Investor Offer (for investor/accelerator-backed startups)
      • Accelerator-backed startups whose investor is part of the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network can apply for the Microsoft for Startups investor offer.
      • A referral code from the affiliated accelerator/investor is required; this code verifies affiliation.
      • The investor offer provides increased Azure credits and additional technical and go-to-market benefits.
      • Eligibility requirements include:
        • Affiliation with an investor in the Microsoft for Startups Investor Network.
        • Fewer than $350,000 in lifetime free Azure credits used.
        • Startup is privately held, for-profit, headquartered in a country where Azure is available, and not yet at Series C.
      • Remaining credits are calculated as: maximum offer amount minus credits already used.
    3. Coordinate with the accelerator
      • To access more credits under the investor offer, contact the accelerator’s main point of contact to obtain or confirm the referral code and the maximum credit amount associated with that code.
      • If already in the investor offer, any additional credits are governed by that offer’s cap and usage rules.
    4. Manage and use credits
      • Once the Azure credit offer is activated, credits are applied as an Azure sponsorship and managed through the Azure portal.
      • Credits can be used toward any Azure product listed in the official Azure product catalog, but not for Marketplace products or Microsoft Support Plans.

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