Microsoft

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Up to $150,000 credits
Startup Deal Overview
Verified Startup Deal
Trial / Runway 24 months
Credit Pool Up to $150,000 credits
Eligibility All Stages
Verification Manual Review (1–5d)
Payout & Expiry Milestone Unlocked · 24mo Expiry
Entity Rules Registered Entity
Credit Card Required
Work Email Personal / Any Email
Startup Deal Detail
Up to $150,000 credits
Microsoft for Startups gives eligible software startups access to Azure infrastructure, AI capabilities through Microsoft Foundry, technical resources, and Microsoft Marketplace and co-sell opportunities.
The current standard program allows startups to begin with $200 in Startup credits and potentially unlock $5,000, $25,000, $50,000, and up to $150,000 as they verify their business and demonstrate sustained Azure adoption.
The current credit milestones are

• $200 — create the Azure account and complete identity verification using a personal LinkedIn account.
• $5,000 — complete business verification and confirm the startup is a registered legal entity.
• $25,000 — maintain at least 5 qualifying Azure workloads for approximately 60 continuous days.
• $50,000 — maintain at least 7 qualifying Azure workloads for approximately 60 continuous days.
• $150,000 — maintain at least 10 Azure workloads and approximately $3,000/month in Azure usage for roughly 60 continuous days. Each qualifying workload must maintain at least $1 in spend during the applicable 60-day period. Higher tiers are evaluated automatically and do not require separate applications.

Startup credits can be used across eligible Azure services, including qualifying AI models sold and billed directly by Azure through Microsoft Foundry.
Third-party-provider models, partner services, and models billed through Azure Marketplace are excluded from sponsorship-credit coverage.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Visit the Microsoft for Startups portal (www.microsoft.com) and choose Get started.
2. Sign in using a personal consumer Microsoft account. Microsoft explicitly states that work, school, and company-domain accounts are not accepted during the signup step.
3. Enter an Investor Network referral code if you have one, or select Continue without a code. A referral The promo code is optional for the standard startup path.
4. Create the Azure account and provide your profile, billing address, phone details, and payment card.
5. Complete identity verification, including a personal LinkedIn account, to unlock the initial $200 credit milestone.
6. Complete business verification to unlock the $5,000 milestone. Microsoft requires confirmation that the startup is a registered legal entity at this stage.
7. Continue building on Azure. Microsoft automatically evaluates workload adoption and sustained usage to determine eligibility for the $25K, $50K, and $150K milestones.

Key Benefits

• Credit / Grant Tier: $200 → $5,000 → $25,000 → $50,000 → up to $150,000, based on identity/business verification, Azure workload adoption, and sustained usage.
• Included Features: Eligible Azure compute, databases, storage, hosting, AI/ML services, and qualifying Microsoft Foundry models billed directly by Azure.
• Support & Perks: Startup-focused technical resources, guidance, Microsoft Marketplace access, and potential co-sell opportunities.
• Investor Network Benefits: Eligible startups backed by a Microsoft Investor Network VC, accelerator, incubator, or university may unlock expanded support and benefits including Azure Standard Support, technical guidance, GitHub Enterprise for up to 20 users, Microsoft 365 Business Premium for up to 50 seats, and other product/GTM benefits. These should not be treated as universal benefits of the standard offer.

15 free image generation daily
Bing Image Creator can currently be tried in limited guest mode, with Microsoft stating that guest limits reset daily.
Signing in with a personal Microsoft Account unlocks more creation options, uploads, and additional models.
The live Bing Image Creator page currently advertises 10 free creations in Fast mode and unlimited creations in Standard mode.
There is one official-source discrepancy worth noting.
Microsoft’s FAQ content says users receive 15 free Fast image creations per day and can submit up to 200 prompts per 24-hour period, with an image edit counting toward that 200-prompt limit.
After the free Fast allowance is used, users can continue at the slower Standard speed or optionally spend Microsoft Rewards points for additional Fast creations.
According to the FAQ, Fast allowances replenish the next day.
Guest mode is more restricted: Microsoft does not disclose its exact daily creation count.
MAI-Image-2e is currently marked as sign-in required.
Max prompt character limit is 480 characters.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Open Bing Image Creator (www.bing.com).
2. Use the available guest creation options, or sign in with a personal Microsoft Account for broader access.
3. Signed-in users can use the daily Fast allowance and continue at Standard speed after it is exhausted.
4. Check Microsoft’s Bing Image Creator FAQ (www.bing.com) for usage, storage, upload, Rewards, and account rules.

Key Benefits

• Limited guest AI image creation without immediate account registration; guest limits reset daily.
• Current live page shows 15 free Fast creations for signed-in use.
• Standard-speed creations are currently described as unlimited on the live page.
• FAQ documents a maximum of 200 prompts per 24 hours; each “Edit image” action also counts as a prompt.
• Microsoft Rewards points can be used for additional Fast creations after the free allowance is exhausted.
• MAI-Image-2.5-Flash can generate multiple images from one creation request.
• Uploaded-image editing is handled with GPT-4o according to the FAQ.
• Generated creations may be stored for up to 90 days.
• Uploaded images may be retained for up to 30 days; uploads without detected faces may be stored for up to 18 months.
• Microsoft says uploaded images are not used to train its models or personalize the Bing Image Creator experience.
• Supports more than 100 languages.

Limited Time
Get 14 days of full access to the PC Game Pass library for $1.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Head over to the official Xbox Game Pass offer page. (www.xbox.com)
2. Click " Join for $1 " button with 14-day trial plan.
3. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
4. Add a payment method and pay $1.00 to activate.
5. Turn off recurring billing in your account settings immediately if you don't want to get charged full price later.

Key Benefits

• Access to 200+ games on PC, console, and cloud.
• Day-one access to select new game releases within the first year.
• Unlimited cloud gaming across supported devices.
• In-game benefits and 2x Xbox Rewards points.
• Online console multiplayer access included.

Microsoft

Microsoft

Get $200 in free credits to use on any Azure service within your first 30 days.
It also includes 12 months of free access to 20+ popular services and permanent access to 65+ always-free services.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Go to the official Microsoft Azure free account webpage.
2. Click " Try Azure for free " and proceed with the Signup.
3. Sign in with or create a Microsoft account (Outlook/Hotmail).
4. Fill out the identity form and verify your phone number.
5. Provide a valid credit or debit card for identity verification (no charges will apply).
6. Submit the form to instantly unlock your $200 credit and access the Azure Portal.

Key Benefits

• $200 credit to explore any Azure service during the first 30 days.
• 12 months of free access to over 20 popular cloud services.
• Over 65 core cloud services remain free forever within monthly limits.
• Built-in spending protection prevents accidental credit card charges.
• Zero upfront commitments with the freedom to cancel the account at any time.

Free Pro Plan
Grab GitHub Copilot Pro for absolutely free.
Just apply for the GitHub Student Developer Pack using your.edu email, transcript, or school ID.
Once your student status is verified, head to your GitHub Copilot settings and activate your free Pro tier.
Zero hidden costs, no credit card required.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Prepare Your Verification: Make sure you are signed into your GitHub account and have valid proof of student status (such as a school-issued email or student ID) on hand.
2. Apply to the Pack: Visit the GitHub Student Developer Pack page and click "Sign up for Student Developer Pack".
3. Verify: Submit your student details and wait for approval. Note that processing can take anywhere from a few hours to 72 hours.
4. Activate Copilot: Once verified, navigate to the GitHub Copilot Plans (github.com) page, select "Get Started" on the Pro tier, and apply the student benefit at checkout.

Key Benefits

• Free access to GitHub Copilot Pro
• Unlimited AI code completions and standard chats
• 300 premium requests per month for advanced AI models
• Integrates flawlessly with VS Code, JetBrains, and Visual Studio

Full Access
Azure for Students Starter is a cloud-offer aimed at verified students that allows you to access a subset of Azure services free of charge, with no upfront cost or credit-card required.
Specifically, you get access to certain services such as

• Azure App Service – host web apps, APIs, mobile back-ends.
• Azure Functions – serverless code execution.
• Azure Notification Hubs – push notifications for mobile apps.
• Azure Database for MySQL (MySQL in-app) – database support for web apps.
• Application Insights (feature of Azure Monitor) – diagnostics/telemetry.
• Azure DevOps Services (formerly Visual Studio Team Services) – collaboration and code repos.

The offer is described as having no commitment or fixed time-limit as long as you remain eligible (i.e., still a student and verifying status) and the subscription is active.
This is different from the full “Azure for Students” offer (for university students) which includes a $100 credit and broader service access.
Key Benefits

• No credit card required at signup
• Free access to selected Azure services (App Service, Functions, Notification Hubs, MySQL, Application Insights, DevOps)
• No time-limit commitment (as long as you are a student)
• Great for building student projects, prototypes or web apps in the cloud
• Easy upgrade path to full Pay-As-You-Go Azure if you need more services

$100
The “Azure for Students” program from Microsoft gives eligible full-time students at accredited institutions access to free cloud credits and selected free services in the Azure platform.
The offer provides US $100 (or equivalent) in Azure credits for 12 months, and grants access to more than 25 free-tier Azure services (compute, storage, database, networking) during that period.
The offer may be renewed yearly if eligibility continues.
Key Benefits

• No credit card required for signup
• Free monthly amounts of 65+ always-free services
• Access to Azure OpenAI to try ChatGPT
• Access to more than 25 free-tier Azure services (compute, storage, database etc.) for new Azure users
• Ability to deploy full virtual machines, databases, and other cloud services for learning-and-development scenarios
• Renewal possible for additional year if still eligible
• Great platform for students to build and test cloud projects and gain hands-on skills

1 month free
Microsoft is currently offering Microsoft 365 Premium free for one month.
It includes desktop Microsoft 365 apps with Copilot, extensive usage limits for select AI features, Premium-exclusive Copilot features, and up to 6 TB of OneDrive storage when shared across six people.
The subscription automatically converts to paid Microsoft 365 Premium unless cancelled.
The supplied $199.99/year renewal price could not be verified from Microsoft's current trial page because the live page does not expose the renewal amount in retrievable text.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Open the Microsoft 365 Premium trial page (www.microsoft.com).
2. Click Start your free trial.
3. Sign in with your personal Microsoft account.
4. Follow Microsoft's checkout process to activate the trial.
5. Install or open Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote and sign in with the subscription owner's account to use the included Copilot features.
6. Cancel recurring billing through your Microsoft account before renewal if you don't want to continue with the paid subscription.

Key Benefits

• Microsoft 365 Premium free for 1 month
• Copilot integrated with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
• Extensive usage limits for select AI features
• Access to Copilot features exclusive to Premium subscribers
• Share Microsoft 365 Premium with up to five additional people
• Up to 6 TB OneDrive storage total, allocated as 1 TB per person
• Each person can sign in on up to five devices simultaneously
• Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Defender, Teams, and OneDrive

50% off
This is not technically a standalone “Microsoft Copilot subscription” discount.
Microsoft's official offer is 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal, reducing it to $4.99/month for verified college and university students.
Copilot is included in desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook, along with AI-powered image creation in Copilot Chat, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Microsoft 365 Personal's other benefits.
The supplied claim that this is a discounted 12-month subscription is incorrect: Microsoft says the discounted subscription renews monthly, with student eligibility re-verified over time.
Learn more about this offer on Textfrog
How to Claim this Deal

1. Visit the Microsoft 365 student discount page (www.microsoft.com).
2. Sign in with an existing personal Microsoft account or create one using a personal email. Do not create the Microsoft account using your EDU account.
3. Add your payment information.
4. Verify your college status using an EDU email or another supported verification method.
5. If using student email verification, open the verification message Microsoft sends to that address and follow its link to complete your order.
6. Install Microsoft 365 and sign in with the account associated with the subscription.

Key Benefits

• 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal
• Discounted price of $4.99/month
• Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook
• AI-powered image creation through Copilot Chat
• 1 TB of OneDrive storage
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 Personal apps
• Microsoft Defender and advanced security features
• Files and projects stay with your personal Microsoft account after graduation

Microsoft gives verified full-time and part-time college/university students 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal, bringing the price to $4.99/month.
The subscription includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Microsoft Copilot features, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and advanced security.
It automatically renews monthly at the discounted rate until cancelled.
Microsoft requires students to re-verify eligibility; if you are no longer eligible, the subscription moves to the then-current full monthly price.
How to Claim this Deal

• Go to the Microsoft 365 Student Discount page (www.microsoft.com) and select Sign up.
• Sign in with an existing personal Microsoft account or create one using a personal email address.

Microsoft specifically says not to use an EDU account for this step.

• Add or update your payment information.
• If eligible, Microsoft sends a verification email to your student address.

Follow the link to complete the order.
Key Benefits

• 50% off Microsoft 365 Personal
• $4.99/month student price
• 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote
• Copilot inside supported Microsoft 365 apps
• AI-powered image creation in Copilot
• Microsoft Defender and additional security features
• Files and projects remain in your personal Microsoft account after graduation

1 month free
Microsoft currently offers Microsoft 365 Premium free for one month.
Premium includes Microsoft 365 desktop apps, up to 6 TB of OneDrive storage across six people, advanced security, higher AI usage limits, and Premium-exclusive Copilot features.
The subscription automatically renews after the trial unless cancelled.
AI benefits are limited to the subscription owner and cannot be shared with the other five users.
How to Claim this Deal

1. Visit the Microsoft 365 Premium trial page (www.microsoft.com).
2. Click Start your free trial.
3. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
4. Provide the requested payment information and complete the trial signup.
5. Manage or cancel recurring billing through your Microsoft account before renewal if you don't want the paid subscription to continue.

Key Benefits

• Microsoft 365 Premium free for 1 month
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and other Microsoft 365 apps
• Extensive usage limits for select Copilot and AI features
• Premium-exclusive Copilot features for the subscription owner
• Share the subscription with up to five additional people
• Up to 6 TB total OneDrive storage, allocated as 1 TB per person
• Each person can be signed in on up to five devices simultaneously
• Microsoft Defender and other security features