843 questions
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Immediate Reconsideration Requested: Microsoft for Startups Credit Program Change
To Whom It May Concern, I’m writing as the CEO and co-founder of Avares AI, a company in active buildout on Azure, directly impacted by your abrupt changes to the Microsoft for Startups credit program. Let me get right to it: Why would Microsoft pull the…
Azure | Azure Startups
asked 2025-07-10T01:53:09.5833333+00:00
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Josiah Contreras
10
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T08:35:55.49+00:00
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Vinod Pittala
4,745
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
What does Graduation date mean??
Hi team, With the July 1st update to the Microsoft for Startups programme, I have seen the word "Graduation date" used frequently when referring to the timeline during which existing startups can access their benefits... What exactly does this…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-16T02:19:04.4066667+00:00
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KL
10
Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-07-16T03:58:21.72+00:00
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Rahul Jorrigala
1,530
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Request for Additional Azure Credits
Hello, I’ve received the initial $5,000 in Azure credits through the Microsoft Founders Hub and have already used over half of them. I understand that additional credits are typically reserved for startups at the pre-seed or seed stage, but we haven’t…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-11T12:00:52.3133333+00:00
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Talal Ali Jan
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-16T02:30:04.3266667+00:00
Rahul Jorrigala
1,530
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Concern About New Microsoft for Startups Update – Need Help on Azure Credits Continuation
Hi Team, We recently completed our R&D and have started local testing for our product. We were approved into the Microsoft for Startups program earlier and have been using the $1,000 Azure credits, which are now almost exhausted (expected to end by…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-05T14:37:15.2566667+00:00
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Meenakshisundareswaran Ravichandran
10
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-15T16:56:06.03+00:00
Vinod Pittala
4,745
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
failed test case "220.3 NVA Boot performance your product was not functional within 20 minutes of bootup"
Azure image marketplace configuration has "is network virtual appliance", when I enable it, I got this failed test case. 220.3 NVA Boot performance your product was not functional within 20 minutes of bootup, for more information and possible…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to I get a MS reseller partner for my business?
How can I get a MS resller partner as needing help with licenseing and SSO configuration for our business and software company?
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-15T13:34:40.2933333+00:00
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Kasey Francis
20
Reputation points
accepted 2025-07-15T13:50:46.0466667+00:00
Kasey Francis
20
Reputation points
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do I add the Azure StartUp credits to my existing Azure subscription
We have been using Azure for about 6months now. I enrolled in Microsoft for StartUps recently and was given $5000 to be redeemed before Sep 2025. How do I apply these credits in our existing azure subscription ?
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-12T05:08:58.62+00:00
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Abhishek
20
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-15T12:18:24.82+00:00
Vinod Pittala
4,745
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Can't login to azure portal becuase the tenant is blocked due to inactivity
Hello, I am encountering error AADSTS5000225 indicating that my Azure tenant has been blocked due to inactivity. However, I have recently been approved for the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and have successfully redeemed $5000 in Azure…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-03T19:45:44.3233333+00:00
Niaz Ali Khan
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-15T05:58:24.7866667+00:00
Raja Pothuraju
25,025
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
0 answers
Resource ID in Azure Credits Invoice
Hello, My invoice report for Azure Credits contains the columns as follows: Subscription Name Subscription GUID Resource GUID ServiceName ServiceType I want the report to have a column 'Azure Resource ID' so I know exactly how much each resource…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-14T07:46:45.64+00:00
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Umer Rashid
190
Reputation points
asked 2025-07-14T07:46:45.64+00:00
Umer Rashid
190
Reputation points
0 answers
Unable to Verify Identity for Azure Login – Error 399287
Dear Microsoft Support Team, Hope you're doing well and having a wonderful day! I am experiencing an issue while trying to log in to my Azure account. Although I can successfully sign in to my Microsoft account, when attempting to access Azure, I am…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-14T06:16:14.7066667+00:00
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Shiv Rathore
0
Reputation points
asked 2025-07-14T06:16:14.7066667+00:00
Shiv Rathore
0
Reputation points
0 answers
How to pair with an advisor for architecture advice?
Hi, We were interested in an architecture review through the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. I sent a request through the website or Azure pairing to be connected with someone but just got a reply from Microsoft support saying they don't provide…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2024-11-13T00:17:54.88+00:00
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Ben Carter
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-14T05:40:32.96+00:00
Andriy Bilous
11,821
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Azure portal token issues preventing me from doing anything
Hey all, I recently received azure startup credits but I am having token issues anytime I try to do anything with the portal. I have tried 3 different browsers and sometimes get tenant errors too. -- see attached code snippet error It then asks me to…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-13T19:23:47.8566667+00:00
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John Botte
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T19:36:06.9266667+00:00
John Botte
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Founders Hub program changes
Hello. My name is Francisco Courtois, Nominativa's CTO. We are deeply concerned about the program changes. We have relayed in Microsoft's platform, and we were Level 4 partners. If the credits are retired, we are in deep trouble, in order to get level 4,…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-11T02:33:15.88+00:00
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Francisco Samuel Courtois García
15
Reputation points
answered 2025-07-13T12:37:49.14+00:00
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Michael Vandi
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Trouble getting to Level 4 in FoundersHub
Could you please clarify how we can improve our engagement score? For reference, we use the Azure resources and services listed below. We're also spending upwards of $4,000 per month—which I think speaks for itself as to how much we are using Azure. …
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2024-12-10T22:27:59.3766667+00:00
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Jackson Walker
5
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-12T14:39:49.6866667+00:00
Andriy Bilous
11,821
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
How to apply for 4000$ additional credit?
I applied for 1000$ credit and I got it, but there is also mention for additional 4000$ credits after business verification, but there is no way to apply for that. When we are doing login through linked in, it is asking for investor code as compulsory…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-12T07:37:33.8666667+00:00
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Geetesh Rahule
0
Reputation points
asked 2025-07-12T07:37:33.8666667+00:00
Geetesh Rahule
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Need Help Deploying Python MVP to Azure – Advisor or Support Path?
Hi everyone, I’m a non-technical founder in the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and I’ve received $5,000 in Azure credits. I’ve built my MVP in Python using Streamlit and want to deploy it on Azure using containers (App Service or Container…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-06-19T09:54:43.1366667+00:00
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Kelly Wilson
5
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-12T06:54:44.3233333+00:00
Andriy Bilous
11,821
Reputation points MVP
Volunteer Moderator
0 answers
Hello team i have microsoft founders hub credits and i have activated the credits but my subscription is not activated how to activate the subscription
I have activated the start up credits but my subscription is not activated, how to activate subscription and add to the azure portal ?
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-11T05:48:48.7533333+00:00
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Pratiksha wangaskar
0
Reputation points
asked 2025-07-11T05:48:48.7533333+00:00
Pratiksha wangaskar
0
Reputation points
0 answers
Microsoft for Startup Founders Hub portal not accessible and support lag since 47 days of not action
I have lost access to the microsoft for startup founders hub since 17 days and despite trying to involve the support, which is even difficult to reach, no feedback not a reason was given for the problem. I wonder if I am the only one not able to log in…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-04-21T11:19:11.9166667+00:00
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Luigi Crispo
0
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T19:57:17.8066667+00:00
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ajkuma
28,036
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
Moderator
1 answer
Unable to Redeem Azure Credits via Microsoft Founders Hub – "Not Eligible" Error
i am a verified Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub user (valid until 2027), and I'm trying to redeem my $1,000 Azure credits benefit through the Founders Hub dashboard. However, whenever I attempt to sign up for Azure after clicking "Redeem,"…
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-07-10T14:05:12.5233333+00:00
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K S CHAKRADHAR DANESH
0
Reputation points
answered 2025-07-10T14:22:49.23+00:00
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Abiola Akinbade
29,645
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
7 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
It’s disheartening to see a program that once stood for a greater purpose suddenly shift toward investor-partnered backing, sidelining its original mission. At the very least, existing members deserve to be acknowledged and considered in this transition
It’s disheartening to see a program that once stood for a greater purpose suddenly shift toward investor-partnered backing, sidelining its original mission. At the very least, existing members deserve to be acknowledged and considered in this transition
Azure | Azure Startups
843 questions
asked 2025-06-27T23:59:47.7766667+00:00
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Surya Saka
85
Reputation points
commented 2025-07-10T02:52:35.8466667+00:00
Josiah Contreras
10
Reputation points