Microsoft has retired its previous AI startup program, which provided substantial Azure credits up to $150,000 and has introduced a new two-track system. Startups now have two paths: investor-backed startups can receive $100,000 in Azure credits, with potential for more, while early-stage teams without funding may only receive $5,000. Existing credits for the former program remain valid until expiration. Founders have expressed concerns regarding the abrupt changes, with some fearing that limited funding could jeopardize their projects that depend on Azure support.
The Microsoft for Startups program has transitioned to a two-track system, providing up to $100,000 in Azure credits for investor-backed startups, and only $5,000 for early-stage teams without funding.
Many founders feel blindsided by the reduction in funding potential, with some stating that the change has wrecked budgets and jeopardized their projects that were financially reliant on the previous program.
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