We all have that one folder on our desktop: Project_Idea_Final_v2. 📁
Inside, there is a brilliant concept for an app or a service. But it stays there. Why?
Because testing it properly costs money.
Hosting a database, spinning up a VM, or—most importantly—paying for OpenAI tokens to power the AI features quickly adds up.
I used to think you needed a registered company or VC funding to get access to "Enterprise-grade" tools. I was wrong.
I recently dug into the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, and honestly, it feels like a cheat code for developers and students.
🔓 The "Cheat Code" Unlocked
You don't need funding. You don't even need a registered business name yet. You just need an idea.
Here is what is hiding behind this program:
- ✅ Free Azure Credits (Up to $150k as you grow, but plenty to start).
- ✅ Free Access to GPT-4 and OpenAI models (This is the real game changer).
- ✅ GitHub Enterprise for free.
- ✅ Mentorship from industry experts.
🚀 Stop Making Excuses
If you are sitting on an idea because you are worried about the "running costs," that excuse just expired.
It takes 5 minutes to apply.
👇 See if you qualify here:
👉 Apply to Microsoft for Startups (Free Credits)
What project would you launch if server costs were $0? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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