Microsoft for Startups is a global initiative designed to support high-potential, venture-backed startups by offering them access to Microsoft’s technology, expertise, and customer ecosystem. The program is structured to help startups build, scale, and go to market faster and more securely.

Microsoft helps startups take advantage of the transformative power of AI by giving them free access to the latest generative AI models, plus expert guidance.

Azure credits are a form of cloud usage allowance provided by Microsoft that lets startups use Azure without an immediate cost. These credits can be applied to Azure products and services such as AI and machine learning tools, compute and storage, and security services.