Microsoft for Startups

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.

Microsoft for Startups

Type of business	Information Technology Services
Type of site	For Entrepreneur
Area served	Worldwide
Owner	Microsoft
Industry	Entrepreneur
Services	Azure Credit, other Perks
URL	startups.microsoft.com
Launched	February 2018; 7 years ago (2018-02)
Current status	Active