Microsoft for Startups
About this opportunity
Microsoft for Startups provides free Azure credits that can be used for cloud infrastructure, AI tools including Azure OpenAI Service (GPT-4o, GPT-4o mini, DALL·E), and developer services. Startups receive an initial $1,000 instant credit plus $4,000 after verification; higher tiers up to $150,000 available through VC partner referral codes. Program has no equity requirement.
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