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<p>Every startup accepted into the Microsoft for Startups program receives startup credits. Once you activate your credits, you manage your Azure subscription and resources directly in the <a href="https://portal.azure.com/" data-linktype="external">Azure portal</a>. For more details on where credits are applicable, see <a href="/en-us/startups/benefits/azure-credits/use-azure-credits" data-linktype="absolute-path">Best ways to use your credits</a>.</p>
<p>The details of your Azure sponsorship offer type can be found at <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/offers/ms-azr-0036p/" data-linktype="external">azure.microsoft.com/pricing/offers/ms-azr-0036p/</a>.</p>
<p>Azure Service Agreement &amp; Terms can be found at <a href="https://azure.microsoft.com/support/legal/" data-linktype="external">azure.microsoft.com/support/legal</a>.</p>
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<p>Due to recent program changes, your activation experience will differ depending on when you joined Microsoft for Startups. Use the guide below to determine which set of instructions applies to you.</p>
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<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h2"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#which-activation-path-applies-to-you" aria-label="Section titled: Which activation path applies to you?"></a><h2 id="which-activation-path-applies-to-you" class="heading-anchor">Which activation path applies to you?</h2></div>
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<li><strong>If you joined Microsoft for Startups before May 29, 2026</strong>, follow the instructions under <a href="#activate-through-the-microsoft-for-startups-portal" data-linktype="self-bookmark">Activate through the Microsoft for Startups portal</a>.</li>
<li><strong>If you joined Microsoft for Startups on or after May 29, 2026</strong>, follow the instructions under <a href="#activate-through-the-azure-portal" data-linktype="self-bookmark">Activate through the Azure portal</a>.</li>
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<p>Use these steps if you joined the program before May 29, 2026.</p>
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<li>Navigate to the <a href="https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/login" data-linktype="external">Microsoft for Startups Portal</a> and log in to your startup account.</li>
<li>On your homepage, click <strong>Activate Azure</strong> to open the activation sidebar.</li>
<li>Select <strong>Link Microsoft account</strong> to connect your Azure account.
<img width="1548" height="1069" alt="The Microsoft for Startups portal homepage showing the 'Activate Azure' button and the Link Microsoft account sidebar" src="../../media/azureactivation1.png" data-linktype="relative-path"></li>
<li>Choose the Microsoft account for your credits and click <strong>Activate</strong> to confirm.
<img width="1550" height="1069" alt="Account selection screen showing a Microsoft account being chosen and an Activate button to confirm the Azure credit sponsorship" src="../../media/azureactivation2.png" data-linktype="relative-path"></li>
<li>Click <strong>Complete Azure sign-up</strong> to finish setup. You will need a payment method, but you will not be charged until credits expire.
<img width="1550" height="1065" alt="Azure sign-up completion screen with a prompt to add a payment method and a 'Complete Azure sign-up' button" src="../../media/azureactivation3.png" data-linktype="relative-path"></li>
<li>Go to the Azure portal to manage your account, track credits, and start building with AI tools.
<img width="1547" height="1069" alt="The Azure portal dashboard with credit balance and AI tools available after successful Azure activation" src="../../media/azureactivation4.png" data-linktype="relative-path"></li>
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<p>Credits may take up to 24 hours to appear on your account.</p>
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<p>Use these steps if you joined the program on or after May 29, 2026. Net new startups complete activation as part of the application process through the Azure portal.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h3"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#before-you-begin" aria-label="Section titled: Before you begin"></a><h3 id="before-you-begin" class="heading-anchor">Before you begin</h3></div>
<p>Gather the following information before starting:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Personal information:</strong> Preferred contact email, phone number, and time zone (email and phone will be verified during the process).</li>
<li><strong>Business information:</strong> Registered startup name (must match your legal documents), primary industry, website (if available), and registered business address.</li>
<li><strong>Azure account setup:</strong> Country/region of your billing address, personal address, and payment information. Your card will not be charged unless you exceed credits and move to pay-as-you-go pricing.</li>
<li><strong>Optional:</strong> Investor referral code (10 characters, provided by your investor, accelerator, or VC if they are in Microsoft's Investor Network).</li>
</ul>
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<p>Navigate to the Microsoft for Startups landing page and click <strong>Get started now</strong> to begin the application process. If you do not have an investor referral code, you can also click <strong>No invite code?</strong> to learn more about applying without one.</p>
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<p>You will be redirected to the Microsoft sign-in page. Enter your email address and follow the prompts to sign in. If you do not have a Microsoft account associated with this email, click <strong>Create an account</strong> to set one up.</p>
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<p>On the "Apply for Microsoft for Startups" page, you will be asked whether you have an investor referral code. This is the branching point in the application process:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>If you have a 10-character investor referral code,</strong> enter it in the field and click <strong>Next</strong>. Continue to <a href="#path-a-applying-with-an-investor-referral-code" data-linktype="self-bookmark">Path A: Applying with an investor referral code</a>.</li>
<li><strong>If you do not have an investor referral code,</strong> click <strong>Continue without a code</strong>. Continue to <a href="#path-b-applying-without-an-investor-referral-code" data-linktype="self-bookmark">Path B: Applying without an investor referral code</a>.</li>
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<p>Microsoft does not publicly share the list of participating investors. To request an investor referral code, contact your accelerator or VC directly.</p>
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<p>If you have a 10-character investor referral code, follow the steps below. After completing this path, you will continue to the Azure account creation steps shared by both paths.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-a1-enter-your-personal-information" aria-label="Section titled: Step A1: Enter your personal information"></a><h4 id="step-a1-enter-your-personal-information" class="heading-anchor">Step A1: Enter your personal information</h4></div>
<p>After entering your investor code and clicking <strong>Next</strong>, you will be prompted to enter your preferred contact email, phone number, and time zone. This information is used to send updates about your application and connect you with regional support.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-a2-verify-your-contact-email" aria-label="Section titled: Step A2: Verify your contact email"></a><h4 id="step-a2-verify-your-contact-email" class="heading-anchor">Step A2: Verify your contact email</h4></div>
<p>Click <strong>Send code</strong> on the "Verify your contact email" modal. A verification code will be sent to your email address.</p>
<p>Check your email for the verification code, enter it in the <strong>Verification code</strong> field, and click <strong>Verify</strong>. The code expires in 10 minutes — if you don't see the email, check your spam folder or click <strong>Resend code</strong>.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-a3-verify-your-phone-number" aria-label="Section titled: Step A3: Verify your phone number"></a><h4 id="step-a3-verify-your-phone-number" class="heading-anchor">Step A3: Verify your phone number</h4></div>
<p>Next, you will be prompted to verify your phone number. Click <strong>Send code</strong> on the "Verify your phone number" modal. A verification code will be sent via text message.</p>
<p>Enter the verification code from your text message and click <strong>Verify</strong>. If you do not receive the code, click <strong>Resend code</strong> to try again.</p>
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<p>Both email and phone verification are required to continue. If a verification code expires before you enter it, click <strong>Resend code</strong> to receive a new one.</p>
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<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-a4-enter-your-business-information" aria-label="Section titled: Step A4: Enter your business information"></a><h4 id="step-a4-enter-your-business-information" class="heading-anchor">Step A4: Enter your business information</h4></div>
<p>After verifying your contact information, complete the Business information form. You will need to provide:</p>
<ul>
<li>Registered startup name (must match your legal documents)</li>
<li>Primary industry your startup serves</li>
<li>Website (if available)</li>
<li>Registered business address</li>
</ul>
<p>Once complete, click <strong>Submit</strong>.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-a5-application-submitted" aria-label="Section titled: Step A5: Application submitted"></a><h4 id="step-a5-application-submitted" class="heading-anchor">Step A5: Application submitted</h4></div>
<p>After submitting your application, you will see an "Application submitted" confirmation page. Microsoft will review your application and respond within 3 business days. Before you can begin building, you need to set up your Azure account.</p>
<p>Click <strong>Continue to Azure sign up</strong> to proceed.</p>
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<p>Both the investor code and no-code paths require setting up an Azure account before you can begin building. Continue to <a href="#setting-up-your-azure-account" data-linktype="self-bookmark">Setting up your Azure account</a> below.</p>
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<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h3"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#path-b-applying-without-an-investor-referral-code" aria-label="Section titled: Path B: Applying without an investor referral code"></a><h3 id="path-b-applying-without-an-investor-referral-code" class="heading-anchor">Path B: Applying without an investor referral code</h3></div>
<p>If you do not have an investor referral code, you can still apply by clicking <strong>Continue without a code</strong> on the application page. After completing this path, you will continue to the Azure account creation steps shared by both paths.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-b1-land-on-the-build-your-startup-preview" aria-label="Section titled: Step B1: Land on the Build your startup preview"></a><h4 id="step-b1-land-on-the-build-your-startup-preview" class="heading-anchor">Step B1: Land on the Build your startup preview</h4></div>
<p>After clicking <strong>Continue without a code</strong>, you will be taken to a preview of the "Build your startup" dashboard. Notice the <strong>Unlock $1,000 in Azure credits — Sign up</strong> prompt in the top-right corner. Click <strong>Sign up</strong> to begin creating your Azure account.</p>
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<p>Without an investor code, you go directly to Azure account creation rather than completing the longer application form. You will receive $1,000 in starter Azure credits to begin building.</p>
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<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h3"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#setting-up-your-azure-account" aria-label="Section titled: Setting up your Azure account"></a><h3 id="setting-up-your-azure-account" class="heading-anchor">Setting up your Azure account</h3></div>
<p>Both application paths converge here. Whether you applied with or without an investor code, you will complete a 3-step Azure account creation process to receive your $1,000 in starter credits.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-c1-step-1-of-3--profile-information" aria-label="Section titled: Step C1: Step 1 of 3 — Profile information"></a><h4 id="step-c1-step-1-of-3--profile-information" class="heading-anchor">Step C1: Step 1 of 3 — Profile information</h4></div>
<p>Enter your profile information, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Country/region (must match your billing address)</li>
<li>First and last name</li>
<li>Email address for important notifications</li>
<li>Phone number</li>
</ul>
<p>Complete the "Let's prove you're human" verification, then click <strong>Next</strong>.</p>
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<p>You cannot change your country or region selection later. If your country is not listed, the offer is not available in your region.</p>
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<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-c2-step-2-of-3--address-information" aria-label="Section titled: Step C2: Step 2 of 3 — Address information"></a><h4 id="step-c2-step-2-of-3--address-information" class="heading-anchor">Step C2: Step 2 of 3 — Address information</h4></div>
<p>Enter your billing address: address line 1, address line 2 (optional), city, state/province, and postal code. Review and accept the consent checkboxes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Confirm you are the individual identified on this account and agree to the Microsoft Customer Agreement and Supplemental Individual User Terms</li>
<li>(Optional) Opt in to receive product news, tips, and offers</li>
<li>(Optional) Allow Microsoft to share your information with select partners</li>
</ul>
<p>Click <strong>Next</strong> to continue.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-c3-step-3-of-3--payment-information" aria-label="Section titled: Step C3: Step 3 of 3 — Payment information"></a><h4 id="step-c3-step-3-of-3--payment-information" class="heading-anchor">Step C3: Step 3 of 3 — Payment information</h4></div>
<p>Enter your payment information, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cardholder name</li>
<li>Card number</li>
<li>Expiration month and year</li>
<li>CVV</li>
<li>Billing address (will pre-populate from Step 2)</li>
</ul>
<p>Click <strong>Save</strong> to complete account setup.</p>
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<p>Your credit card will not be charged unless you exceed your $1,000 in credits and choose to move to pay-as-you-go pricing. Spending protection is enabled by default to prevent unexpected charges.</p>
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<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-c4-account-setup-in-progress" aria-label="Section titled: Step C4: Account setup in progress"></a><h4 id="step-c4-account-setup-in-progress" class="heading-anchor">Step C4: Account setup in progress</h4></div>
<p>After clicking <strong>Save</strong>, you will see a "Setting up your account" loading state. This typically takes a few moments to complete.</p>
<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h4"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#step-c5-land-on-your-build-your-startup-dashboard" aria-label="Section titled: Step C5: Land on your Build your startup dashboard"></a><h4 id="step-c5-land-on-your-build-your-startup-dashboard" class="heading-anchor">Step C5: Land on your Build your startup dashboard</h4></div>
<p>Once your account is created, you will land on the "Build your startup, [Name]" dashboard. What you see depends on which application path you took:</p>
<p><strong>If you applied without an investor code:</strong> You will see a confirmation tip in the top-right corner: <strong>You've unlocked $1,000 in Azure credits</strong>. Your credits are immediately available, and you can begin deploying resources right away.</p>
<p><strong>If you applied with an investor code:</strong> You will see a "Hello, [Name]" welcome modal confirming you have $1,000 in Azure credits to begin building while your application is reviewed. A yellow banner at the top of the dashboard indicates that your application is under review. Click <strong>Start exploring</strong> to dismiss the modal and begin using the portal.</p>
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<p>Your credit balance may take up to 24 hours to fully update after account creation. Once your application is approved (typically within 3 business days), you will receive expanded program credits and benefits.</p>
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<div class="heading-wrapper" data-heading-level="h2"><a class="anchor-link docon docon-link" href="#azure-activation-faqs" aria-label="Section titled: Azure Activation FAQs"></a><h2 id="azure-activation-faqs" class="heading-anchor">Azure Activation FAQs</h2></div>
<p><strong>How long do I have to activate Azure credits?</strong> <br>
You must activate Azure credits within 90 days of accepting the program agreement. If you don't, your offer will expire, and you'll need to reapply to regain access to the investor offer.</p>
<p><strong>How can I confirm that the Azure credits are showing under my account on the Azure portal?</strong> <br>
Log into the Azure portal and navigate to <strong>Cost Management</strong> &gt; <strong>Billing</strong> &gt; <strong>Payment methods</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>What happens if I don't activate my Azure credits within 90 days?</strong> <br>
Your offer will expire, and you'll need to reapply to regain access to the investor offer.</p>
<p><strong>What do I do if I get an "Already redeemed" error when activating my Azure benefit?</strong> <br>
Azure credits were previously allocated to the Microsoft Account (MSA) associated with this email address, often from another Microsoft program. If you finished using credits from the other program, contact support at <a href="https://aka.ms/startuphelp-mfs-portal" data-linktype="external">aka.ms/startuphelp-mfs-portal</a> for help with activating Microsoft for Startups Investor Offer credits.</p>
<p>If you're still using credits from another program, we recommend you finish using those credits before activating Microsoft for Startups Investor Offer credits. Azure credits and other benefits must be activated by the date indicated on your Home page of the <a href="https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/login" data-linktype="external">Microsoft for Startups Portal</a>.</p>
<p>To use credits from two programs in parallel, set up a new MSA with another email address. Note that it isn't possible to share workloads across MSAs.</p>
<p><strong>"You aren't eligible for this offer" Azure activation error</strong> <br>
Contact support through the portal at <a href="https://aka.ms/startuphelp-mfs-portal" data-linktype="external">aka.ms/startuphelp-mfs-portal</a>.</p>
<p><strong>"Your account type is not supported" Azure activation error</strong> <br>
You receive this message when your account doesn't have an active administrator for your tenant. You can <a href="/en-us/entra/identity/users/domains-admin-takeover" data-linktype="absolute-path">take administrator ownership of the account by following these steps</a>.</p>
<p>Alternatively, this can occur if the account is registered in an unmanaged Azure Active Directory. <a href="/en-us/azure/cost-management-billing/troubleshoot-subscription/troubleshoot-azure-sign-up#you-see-the-message-your-current-account-type-is-not-supported" data-linktype="absolute-path">Sign up using another account or take over the unmanaged AD directory</a>.</p>
<p><strong>How do I resolve Azure activation errors related to my credit card?</strong> <br>
To troubleshoot credit card issues, refer to <a href="/en-us/azure/cost-management-billing/troubleshoot-billing/troubleshoot-declined-card" data-linktype="absolute-path">Troubleshoot a declined card at Azure sign-up</a>.</p>
<p><strong>"You aren't eligible for an Azure subscription" Azure activation error</strong> <br>
Check that the information provided for your Azure account profile — including contact email address, street address, and telephone number — is correct. Make sure that the credit card information you entered is correct, and you don't already have a Microsoft account with the same information. If you still face issues, contact support at <a href="https://aka.ms/startuphelp-mfs-portal" data-linktype="external">aka.ms/startuphelp-mfs-portal</a>.</p>
<p><strong>I activated my Azure sponsorship. How can I create subscriptions to use my sponsorship credits?</strong> <br></p>
<ol>
<li>Sign in to the <a href="https://portal.azure.com" data-linktype="external">Azure portal</a> using the email address associated with your Microsoft for Startups credits.</li>
<li>Navigate to <strong>Subscriptions</strong> and then select <strong>Add</strong>.</li>
<li>Select the billing account under which the credits are allocated.</li>
<li>All subscriptions under that billing account will be able to use the allocated sponsorship credits.</li>
</ol>
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