Microsoft for Startups

Microsoft for Startups
Type of businessInformation Technology Services
Type of site
For Entrepreneur
Area servedWorldwide
OwnerMicrosoft
IndustryEntrepreneur
ServicesAzure Credit, other Perks
URLstartups.microsoft.com
LaunchedFebruary 2018; 6 years ago (2018-02)
Current statusActive

Microsoft for Startups, formerly known as Microsoft BizSpark, is a Microsoft program that provides support, Azure credits, and free licenses to selected Microsoft products, which are then also provided to software entrepreneurs and start-ups,[1] providing the benefits and the perks to the selected members of this program for a term of 3 years. Microsoft launched BizSpark One in 2009 as an enhanced service for selected startups.[1] The BizSpark program was discontinued on February 14, 2018[2] and was replaced by the Microsoft for Startups program.[3] In October 2021, a new hub for Founders was added, providing improved oversight of benefits and the startup company profile.

  1. ^ a b Murphy, Shannon. "Corporate Partnerships for Entrepreneurship: Building the Ecosystem in the Middle East and Southeast Asia" (PDF). Harvard Kennedy School. Retrieved 23 June 2012. program offers software resources and technical support to software start ups
  2. ^ "BizSpark Program Update". trainingsupport.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
  3. ^ "FAQ | Microsoft BizSpark". portal.startups.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2021-12-26.