Can a bootstrapped startup get Microsoft's deal?

Yes. Early-stage B2B startups, pre-seed to Series B, building software/AI/tech, privately held, independent, MVP or working toward it. LinkedIn verification on the no-code path.

What does Microsoft give startups?

Without investor code: $200 Azure credits instantly, more (up to $150,000) unlockable over time. With investor referral code: $1,000 instantly, up to $150,000 after approval. Worth up to $150k in US dollars.

Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on microsoft.com. Microsoft decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Microsoft for startups: Azure credits from $200, up to $150k

Azure cloud credits plus GitHub and Foundry AI usage. What Microsoft gives startups, who qualifies and how to claim it, checked against Microsoft's own page on 26 October 2026.

How to claim it

Check you meet the criteria on this page.
Apply on microsoft.com. Microsoft decides who's approved, usually by email.
If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

Apply on microsoft.com

Good to know

Without an investor referral code you start with $200 in Azure credit. Larger tiers, up to $150k, depend on Microsoft's review as you grow (checked 26 Oct 2026).

Questions about Microsoft's deal

Can a bootstrapped startup get Microsoft's deal?: Yes. Early-stage B2B startups, pre-seed to Series B, building software/AI/tech, privately held, independent, MVP or working toward it. LinkedIn verification on the no-code path.
What does Microsoft give startups?: Without investor code: $200 Azure credits instantly, more (up to $150,000) unlockable over time. With investor referral code: $1,000 instantly, up to $150,000 after approval. Worth up to $150k in US dollars.
How do I claim it?: Check you meet the criteria on this page. Apply on microsoft.com. Microsoft decides who's approved, usually by email. If their page says something different from ours, tell us and we'll fix this page.

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Datadog: Up to $100k Datadog credits

The deal: Without investor code: $200 Azure credits instantly, more (up to $150,000) unlockable over time. With investor referral code: $1,000 instantly, up to $150,000 after approval
Worth up to: $150k (US dollars, the programme's maximum)
Who qualifies: Early-stage B2B startups, pre-seed to Series B, building software/AI/tech, privately held, independent, MVP or working toward it. LinkedIn verification on the no-code path
Bootstrapped: Yes, no funding needed
How to claim: Apply on microsoft.com
Category: Dev & infrastructure
Checked: 26 October 2026, on microsoft.com

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