# Free $25K Stripe + $150K Microsoft Credits for Startups **URL:** \ **Category:** Give-Away and Freebies\ **Tags:** freebies, business\ **Created:** [June 15, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/free-25k-stripe-150k-microsoft-credits-for-startups/306674 "2025-06-15T11:33:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SRZ](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/srz/32/146132_2.png) [@SRZ](https://onehack.st/u/SRZ)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/free-25k-stripe-150k-microsoft-credits-for-startups/306674/1 "2025-06-15T11:33:44Z")
## 🤑 What You Get for Free If you’re building a startup (even solo), Microsoft gives you: - 💳 **$25,000 to use on Stripe** (no fees on payments) - ☁ **$150,000 worth of Microsoft cloud tools** (like hosting, AI, storage) - 👥 **50 free Microsoft 365 accounts** (Word, Excel, Teams) - 🛠 **20 free GitHub accounts** (for your team’s code) - 💼 **75% off LinkedIn Premium** 🆓 It’s all free. No revenue needed. 🏢 Your startup must be **less than 7 years old**. 🌍 Anyone in any country can apply. 👉 Apply here: > **[Microsoft for Startups](https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/signup)** > > Microsoft for Startups is a platform that provides founders with resources to help solve startup challenges and accelerate growth. * * * ## ⛳ Quick Summary Sign up ➜ Prove you’re building something ➜ Get free tools + Stripe ➜ Grow your startup ➜ Ask for more if needed ![image](https://onehack.st/uploads/default/original/3X/2/4/2479b38a0147fe48fffd96cbc009c3dbe958deea.jpeg) * * * ## 📋 What You Need to Join - You can start as a **solo founder** - To get **more than $1,000** in credits, you’ll need to **register a business** (like a Pvt Ltd or LLC) - You do **not** need to raise money or have income - You do **not** need to be in the US * * * ## 📶 How It Works (Step-by-Step) 1. **Sign up** with email and your startup idea 2. You’ll get some credits and tools right away 3. Register your business to unlock more 4. If you’re building AI or cool tech, they may increase your credits up to **$350,000** * * * ## 💸 About the Stripe Offer - $25K covers **payment fees** you’d normally pay to Stripe - It’s hidden inside Microsoft’s Founders Hub offer - Stripe works closely with Microsoft (used in Teams for payments) * * * ## ⚠ Things to Watch Out For - 🧲 Microsoft wants you to **use their tools** so you get used to them - 🧠 Be careful not to depend too much on one platform (you can switch later, but it gets harder) - ⏳ Credits may **expire in 12 months** , so use them wisely - 💼 No, Microsoft **won’t own your startup or code** —you stay in control * * * ## 💡 Smart Tips to Use This Offer - 🕒 Don’t apply too early—wait until you’re ready to build or launch - 🪜 Start small, then register your business to get more - 💻 Use free hosting, email, AI tools, and team software - 🪙 Save real money while growing your business - 📦 Build in a flexible way so you’re not stuck later * * * ## 🗣 What Startups Are Saying - “I got $4K credits and no Stripe fees—amazing start.” - “Our AI project got $350K in credits after proving our work.” - “The support isn’t perfect, but the offer is too good to skip.” - “Azure is confusing, but the price is unbeatable… free!” * * * ## 🔗 Useful Links - 🚀 Apply Now: [https://foundershub.startups.microsoft.com/signup](https://foundershub.startups.microsoft.com/signup) - ℹ Full Details: [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-for-startups/benefits](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-for-startups/benefits) - 📚 Deep Info: [https://evolveetfs.com/2024/09/how-microsoft-is-winning-ai-startups-with-350k-in-azure-cloud-credits/](https://evolveetfs.com/2024/09/how-microsoft-is-winning-ai-startups-with-350k-in-azure-cloud-credits/) * * * ## 🎯 Final Advice This is one of the best deals for new businesses. You don’t need money. You don’t need investors. Just a real idea and a little proof you’re building something. **Use the free credits to grow. Just don’t get locked in too deep.** Take what helps, stay flexible, and keep building smart. * * * ---
**Author:** ![SRZ](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/srz/32/146132_2.png) [@SRZ](https://onehack.st/u/SRZ)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/free-25k-stripe-150k-microsoft-credits-for-startups/306674/2 "2025-06-15T11:40:03Z")
### 🧩 Missing Details That Most People Overlook #### 🔁 How the Credits Actually Work - The first tier usually gives around **$3,500 total** , split like this: - Once around **50%–75% of credits are used** , the next tier (usually $5K) becomes available #### 📆 Expiry Rules to Watch Out For - **OpenAI credits expire in 6 months** - **Azure, GitHub, and other tools last for 12 months** - Some users noticed that OpenAI credits ended **before the full 6 months** , especially if the billing cycle restarted - There’s often **no clear warning** , and accounts can get auto-charged if a backup card is linked #### 🧾 Getting Approved (What’s Needed) - An MVP or even just a decent **startup idea** may be enough to get in - But for **larger credits** ($5K and above), official **business documents** are usually required #### 🧠 Strategic Advice That Helps - It’s smart to treat these credits like **free fuel** — not a long-term guarantee - Best to avoid building everything on Azure right away; staying **cloud-flexible** keeps exit options open - The offer is especially helpful for AI startups, GPT-4 users, or apps needing cloud resources #### 🧃 Why It’s Worth It - No ownership of the startup or product is taken by Microsoft - The credits are used to **pay monthly bills** , not cash deposits - Many applicants were approved with **just a plan** , even without a full product #### 🟡 Alternatives Also Worth Checking Out - **AWS Activate** – Free $10K–$20K just for attending AWS events or meeting reps - **Google Cloud** – Offers **$250K in year 1** , plus extra discounts in year 2 - **AWS Jumpstart** – Great for MVP development, if selected * * * ### 💬 Suggestions > 💡 Once about 50–75% of the initial $3.5K credits are used, it’s possible to apply for the next tier — like $5K, $25K, or even $100K if the project is growing. > 🕒 OpenAI credits expire in **6 months** , but be careful — some users got cut off _early_ without warning. Azure credits and tools last **12 months**. > 🧾 To unlock higher tiers, it usually helps to have a **registered business** (like Pvt Ltd or LLC). > 🔍 For those comparing options: AWS and Google Cloud also offer great startup credits — it’s smart to apply to all and plan around expiry times. > 🎯 Great for testing, MVPs, and launching — just don’t lock the whole system into one cloud too fast. ---
**Author:** ![refining\_overtake](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/refining_overtake/32/166336_2.png) [@refining\_overtake](https://onehack.st/u/refining_overtake)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/free-25k-stripe-150k-microsoft-credits-for-startups/306674/3 "2025-06-20T12:35:01Z")
**No good accounts can get auto-charged if a backup card is linked** Expiry Rules to Watch Out For - **OpenAI credits expire in 6 months** - **Azure, GitHub, and other tools last for 12 months** - Some users noticed that OpenAI credits ended **before the full 6 months** , especially if the billing cycle restarted - There’s often **no clear warning** , and accounts can get auto-charged if a backup card is linked - ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Coghill](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/mike_coghill/32/88332_2.png) [@Mike\_Coghill](https://onehack.st/u/Mike_Coghill)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2025, 11:48am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/free-25k-stripe-150k-microsoft-credits-for-startups/306674/4 "2025-07-09T11:48:26Z")
all changed now, to get the 150 you need code from an investor, been battling with this.