Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
Eligible startups can access up to $150,000 in free Azure credits through Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, plus GitHub Enterprise, Microsoft 365, and development tools. Sentire handles the eligibility assessment, application, and full onboarding.
Key highlights
- Eligibility assessment against Microsoft for Startups criteria
- Application support and account setup
- Up to $150,000 in free Azure credits depending on stage
- GitHub Enterprise and Microsoft 365 included in the programme
- Full Azure environment setup on approved credits
Up to $150,000 in free Azure, for the right startups
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub gives qualifying early-stage companies access to free Azure credits, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 at no cost. The programme is designed to reduce infrastructure spend at the stage when that spend matters most. Accessing it requires an eligibility assessment and a straightforward application. Sentire handles both.
What the programme includes
Azure credits (amount depends on stage: up to $1,000 for early-stage, up to $150,000 for more mature startups), GitHub Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Business Premium for the team, access to technical advisors, and priority support channels.
Eligibility criteria
The programme is open to privately held startups that are revenue-generating or have secured institutional funding, and that are building a product rather than a services business. There is no restriction on geography. Sentire assesses your current stage against the programme criteria and advises on the strongest application approach.
What Sentire delivers
Eligibility assessment
We review your company profile, funding stage, and product description against the current programme criteria and give you a clear assessment before you spend time on the application.
Application support
We work through the application form, ensure the technical and business information is presented correctly, and submit on your behalf or alongside you depending on your preference.
Azure environment setup
Once credits are approved, we set up your Azure environment following security best practices, configure billing alerts so credits are consumed intentionally, and connect your development workloads.
Find out if your startup qualifies
The eligibility check takes under an hour and costs nothing. If you qualify, the credits alone cover months of serious infrastructure spend. Contact Sentire to start the assessment.
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