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Application to Founders Hub
Hello, I applied to Microsoft Founders Hub 7 days ago and never heard back. When I tried loggin in, I had to do the application again. I tried to apply again and I got a message that I cant apply because my application was declined. However, since I…
Azure | Azure Startups
asked 2025-06-06T11:34:15.66+00:00
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Dmitry L
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edited an answer 2025-08-12T05:23:11.3166667+00:00
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Techyy Tech
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Microsoft Just Ambushed My Veteran Owned Startup – This is How You Make Enemies, Not Partners
I’m the owner of a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) startup, inches from breaking into a multi-million-dollar growth stage. We built our business model around Microsoft’s Startup Founders Hub program and its promise of up to $150k…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-07-23T16:36:14.9966667+00:00
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CIS Derek
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commented 2025-08-11T16:41:28.35+00:00
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Vinod Pittala
6,130
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How to reactivate azure credits?
My Microsoft for Startups account is active and have recieved $5000 Credits. However, we'd like to start using them but they seem to be inactive. How can I reactivate the azure credits?
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-11T13:09:34.6633333+00:00
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Nizar Zubari
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answered 2025-08-11T14:44:27.93+00:00
Vinod Pittala
6,130
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Unable to Resubmit Business Verification for Azure Startup Credits After Initial Denial
Hello, I’m seeking assistance with resubmitting my business verification for the Azure Startup Credit Offer ($5,000 total). Here’s my situation: I initially received the $1,000 credit as a new Azure customer and used most of it. Over three weeks ago, I…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-11T14:00:18.5633333+00:00
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Shahar Zeplovitch
0
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asked 2025-08-11T14:00:18.5633333+00:00
Shahar Zeplovitch
0
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Founders Hub Application Blocked - No user found.
I am trying to login in Founders hub with the linkedin button: https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/ It throws the error: No user found. Please sign up or try a different LinkedIn account. I checked my linkedin account and it's all right, and I tried to…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-07-09T14:18:48.9133333+00:00
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Alvin Liu
5
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commented 2025-08-11T09:16:10.6733333+00:00
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Luigi Crispo
0
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Founders Hub through Linkedin login error
Hello everyone, how are you? I am trying to login in Founders hub with the linkedin button: https://foundershub.startups.microsoft.com/login It throws the error: Screenshot 2025-03-20 084644.png "We encountered an unexpected error. Please…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-03-25T13:00:02.79+00:00
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Hugo Aroeira
5
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commented 2025-08-11T09:12:55.1+00:00
Luigi Crispo
0
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How do I extend the expiration date of our Azure Credits?
Hello, We have used about 67K of 150K credits. We are at Level 4 and were at 9 out of 10 tasks completed for further benefits. The remaining credits expire on 9/10/25. Our understanding is that we reach 50% usage of our credit, we can a) Extend the…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-10T20:48:52.98+00:00
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Sanju Pancholi
0
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commented 2025-08-11T05:59:12.8133333+00:00
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Naveena Patlolla
4,805
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Moderator
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Why am I seeing “SaaS” charges for MongoDB Atlas on my Microsoft Azure Sponsorship subscription
I created a MongoDB Atlas Organization through Azure (via the Azure Marketplace) and linked it to my Microsoft Azure Sponsorship subscription. I’ve now received an Azure invoice that includes a line item categorized as SaaS for MongoDB Atlas. I’m a bit…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
1 answer
Credit extension query
I received $5,000 in Azure credits in October 2024, which will expire in October 2025. Am I eligible to apply for additional Azure credits after that?
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-01T08:56:07.4466667+00:00
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Vishesh Kapoor
0
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commented 2025-08-08T15:57:46.6166667+00:00
Naveena Patlolla
4,805
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I cannot see my $5,000 in Azure credits even though I redeemed them long ago
Hi, I need to create Azure OpenAI, but I only see the free pricing tier option and not the one where I can use qouta of the credits. then I face issue with limited tokens
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
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Not eligible for Microsoft for Startups on Azure?
Hi, I got a new domain and email for my startup and signed up on Azure. I then attempted to take advantage of the Microsoft for Startups credits but it says my account is not eligible and that I should use a personal account instead. What are my…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-07T22:28:34.46+00:00
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Radwan El Gharbi
5
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asked 2025-08-07T22:28:34.46+00:00
Radwan El Gharbi
5
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How to get status of my Microsoft Founder's Hub status in a mail and upgrade to next tier of credits from 5K level
How to get status of my Microsoft Founder's Hub status in a mail for 5K credit. Is there a confirmation mail for the same.
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-07T10:01:35.05+00:00
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Gaurav Eary
0
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edited the question 2025-08-07T10:27:28.7166667+00:00
Vinod Pittala
6,130
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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Access to GPT-Image-1
Hi there, We've been accepted onto the Azure Sponsorship programme and are building our app. A large part of our functionality uses GPT-Image-1, and so we applied for access around 15 days ago. We haven't heard anything back on our application. I noted…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
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unable to use or access azure portal which got selected via microsoft azure founder program
Hello All, was trying to reedeem the azure credits via microsoft azure portal but for some reason i am just stuck in a loop { "sessionId": "fxxxxx330a93486a9xxxxxxxxxxxxxx", "errors": [ { …
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-04T21:13:11.0066667+00:00
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Vewmet digital life
0
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commented 2025-08-05T18:38:55.5066667+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
4,986
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2 answers
Azure Credit Clarification
I have created Azure account, via MSA, and i found that Azure credit for startup was not granted, yet i meet the criteria and not sure what needs to be done and how to get the credit.
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-03T19:29:07.1766667+00:00
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Refine Analysis
0
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commented 2025-08-05T18:19:35.9833333+00:00
Jose Benjamin Solis Nolasco
4,986
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to check for free startup credits ?
I applied for the free start up credits but have failed to see if I received the credits or not! . I need to know if I got the credits or not
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-07-19T14:37:02.72+00:00
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Pearl Nganda
20
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accepted 2025-08-05T11:01:25.9033333+00:00
Pearl Nganda
20
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1 answer
Issues with unlocking Azure Credits
Hi, We have issues with accessing Azure credit. Will be great if you can provide technical support. Clarence Khoh
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-03T11:45:34.56+00:00
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Clarence Khoh
0
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edited the question 2025-08-05T02:49:35.83+00:00
Manas Mohanty
8,150
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What happens when the azure sponsorship finishes
Hi We are almost at the end of our Azure sponsorship in terms of time. We would not have used all our credits. Please advise what happens at that point. Will the Azure subscription just automatically convert into pre-paid? Can we then use savings…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2025-08-04T10:10:51.8433333+00:00
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Daniyel Falk
20
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edited a comment 2025-08-04T12:58:52.67+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten
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Trusted Signing identity validation keeps refusing my valid company documentation without explaination and now auto fails any new identity request.
Hi, I've been playing this game for weeks and now using Azure is reallllly hurting getting my startup launched. I'm trying to get signing certificate to make our new app installable on windows by alpha users but I'm stuck in this ridiculous process that…
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
Azure Trusted Signing
Azure Trusted Signing
Trusted Signing is a Microsoft fully managed, end-to-end signing solution that simplifies the certificate signing process and helps partner developers more easily build and distribute applications.
262 questions
asked 2024-08-06T20:48:36.48+00:00
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Jeff Borden
10
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edited a comment 2025-08-02T19:09:58.6066667+00:00
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VarunTha
14,860
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
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Refresh tokens expire after 12 hours using Microsoft Entra External ID native authentication with OTP
Issue We chose Microsoft Entra External ID for authenticating external consumers using CIAM after reading this article We're using these Android & iOS clients to signup and signin users with OTP authentication …
Microsoft Security | Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Entra External ID
Azure | Azure Startups
872 questions
asked 2024-09-26T20:59:10.17+00:00
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Niek Bijman
80
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edited a comment 2025-08-02T11:29:30.4066667+00:00
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Pradeep M
9,785
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