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Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub provides up to $150,000 in Azure credits along with $2,500 in OpenAI credits to help AI startups build and scale their products.
The program operates on a tiered credit system: startups begin with $1,000 in Azure credits for exploring AI models (valid for 90 days), can unlock up to $5,000 after completing business verification, and investor-affiliated startups can access up to $150,000 in total credits.
Azure credits cover a comprehensive range of services including VMs, AKS (Kubernetes), databases, storage, networking, AI and ML services, Azure OpenAI, and GitHub Actions minutes. The program also includes access to ND A100 GPU instances at $3. 40/hour and Azure ML services.
No equity is taken. Startups must have received fewer than $350,000 in lifetime free Azure credits, be pre-Series C, privately held, and for-profit businesses.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit startups that are privately held and have not raised Series C funding. Must have received fewer than $350,000 in lifetime free Azure credits. Must be headquartered in a country where Azure services are available. Not eligible: educational institutions, government organizations, personal blogs, development shops, consultancies, agencies, or crypto mining operations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000 in Azure credits for investor-affiliated startups. Initial $1,000 in Azure credits for exploration (valid 90 days), upgradeable to $5,000 after business verification. Plus $2,500 in OpenAI credits through the program. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub AI and Azure Credits Program is funded by Microsoft. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is a global philanthropic grant initiative that doubled its commitment to $3 million for 2026 to help nonprofit organizations prepare young people for a rapidly changing labor market shaped by artificial intelligence. Building on the inaugural 2025 round, the fund provides unrestricted grants of $200,000-$300,000 to organizations demonstrating clear approaches to AI literacy and digital skills training, career pathways using AI-enabled tools, and workforce adaptability programs. The fund prioritizes organizations serving young adults aged 18-24 facing structural barriers to employment, with geographic focus on France, Germany, India, United Kingdom, and United States. Selected organizations receive monetary grants plus strategic assistance from LinkedIn's workforce development ecosystem. Applications are reviewed by LinkedIn's Social Impact team along with an external panel of workforce development and AI experts.
The Alibaba Cloud AI Catalyst Program supports AI-focused startups and global AI firms with comprehensive resources including up to $120,000 in lifetime cloud credits, 2 billion free Model Studio tokens for access to Alibaba's generative AI platform, 1:1 Office Hours with AI experts covering products, solutions, and infrastructure, POC coupons, and invitations to Alibaba Cloud events worldwide. The program is designed to help AI startups accelerate their growth with technical, educational, and networking resources. Applications are reviewed within 4-5 business days, and successful applicants are notified via email. The program provides access to Alibaba Cloud's GPU infrastructure including H100s in the Singapore region, making it particularly attractive for APAC-focused AI startups. The promotion period runs from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026.
The 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) is an annual competition recognizing innovative solutions that address real community needs using AI, data, or cybersecurity technologies in Africa and the Middle East. The prize supports young entrepreneurs whose startups demonstrate tangible social and environmental benefits through digital innovation. The competition operates through a two-stage process: national selection in each of the 17 participating countries where Orange operates, followed by an international round for top prizes. Beyond financial awards (€25,000 first prize, €15,000 second, €10,000 third, plus a €20,000 Women's Prize), recipients gain significant visibility, networking opportunities with the Orange ecosystem, and mentorship to help scale their ventures. Projects are reviewed by Orange employees via the Orange Engage for Change internal platform. This is one of the few major competitions specifically targeting AI and data-driven social ventures in Africa and the Middle East.