Get Started button for Azure Startup is not redirecting to the application page.

Adeola Abdulramon 0 Reputation points
2026-08-03T14:11:25.88+00:00

Hello everyone,

I want to apply for Microsoft Azure Startup.

I clicked on Get Started in https://startups.microsoft.com, I was prompted to sign in using my microsoft personal gmail account which I did. After that I was routed to portal.azure.com no any futher registration or submitting an application for my startup as stated in this documentation https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/startups/microsoft-for-startups/getting-started-mfs?wt.mc_id=fulltextsearch_inproduct_azure-portal-global-search

I check through my dasboard on portal.azure.com, what I saw was options to:

  1. Get Started with Azure free trial
  2. Manage Microsoft Entra ID
  3. Azure for Students

I have been stucked on this for almost 24hours. Can somebody please help on how to apply for Microsoft Startup.

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  1. Allan Solomon Mejia 2,595 Reputation points
    2026-08-08T01:51:20.4133333+00:00

    Hello @Adeola Abdulramon

    To apply for Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, follow these steps:

    • Go to the official Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub website: https://startups.microsoft.com/
    • Click Get Started.
    • Sign in with your Microsoft account:
      • You can use either a personal Microsoft account (MSA) or a Microsoft Entra ID (work/school account).
      • If you don't have one, you'll be prompted to create an account.
    • Complete your Founders Hub profile, including information such as:
      • Startup name
      • Company website (if available)
      • Country/region
      • Founder information
      • Company stage (Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, etc.)
      • Industry and product description
    • Submit your application.
      • Microsoft reviews the information and determines eligibility for Founders Hub benefits.
    • Once approved, you'll gain access to benefits that may include:
      • Azure credits (amount depends on your startup stage)
      • GitHub Enterprise
      • OpenAI and Azure AI benefits
      • Microsoft 365, Visual Studio, LinkedIn, and partner offers
      • Technical guidance and startup resources

    If the "Get Started" button redirects to the Azure portal

    This isn't the expected behavior. Try the following:

    • Open an InPrivate/Incognito browser window.
    • Sign out of all Microsoft accounts and sign in again.
    • Navigate directly to https://startups.microsoft.com/home after signing in.
    • Try a different browser.

    If you still end up at the Azure portal instead of the Founders Hub onboarding page, it may indicate an issue with your account's onboarding flow. In that case, I'd recommend posting on Microsoft Q&A or contacting the Microsoft for Startups support team so they can review your account.

    For detailed guidance, see the official documentation:

    Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub: https://startups.microsoft.com/

    Getting started with Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/startups/microsoft-for-startups/getting-started-mfs

    Please "Accept the Answer" if this information helped you. This will help us and others in the community as well.

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