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Microsoft for Startups

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Microsoft for Start-ups Founders Hub helps remove traditional barriers to building a tech company by democratizing historically inaccessible resources including expert mentorship. Founders can get started on the platform in minutes and gain free access to the technology and support that’s critical to turning dreams into life-changing products.

The benefits vary depending on the stage of your start-up.  Microsoft provides benefits that scale with you as your business and team scale.

Some of those benefits include: access to Azure AI infrastructure and services, GitHub Enterprise, LinkedIn benefits, Visual Studio Enterprise, 24/7 Azure Standard Support, Go-To-Market benefits, and more.

Contact the team at Innovation Factory and CITM to access the perks and services offered to clients by Microsoft For Start-ups Founders Hub.

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Microsoft For Start-ups Founders Hub

foundershub.startups.microsoft.com

Category

  • Research & Tech Development

Quick Facts

  • Microsoft Founders’ applications 
  • Free access to Microsoft 365 productivity tools 
  • Resources for developer collaboration 
  • For startups and founders 
  • Access to industry-specific mentors and experts
  • Gain access to Azure credits
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