Recent Discussions
Issue with Startup Application
Hi friends and Microsoft team, I applied for the startup grant last week. I uploaded all the necessary documents and completed every section of the application form. After submitting it, I was able to see the application stages on the Founders Hub page. However, now the status page has disappeared, and I only see the application form again. I haven’t received any email confirming that my application was received or declined, and I’m feeling quite confused about the current status. Could you please advise me on what to do next?
Founders Hub Application Blocked - LinkedIn Linked to Previous Startup Account
Hello Microsoft Community, I'm hoping someone here might be able to offer some guidance or point me in the right direction regarding an issue I'm facing with a Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub application. I recently applied for the Founders Hub program for my new startup using my LinkedIn profile as required. My application was rejected with the reason given: "your startup has already been accepted into Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub." I believe this happened because my LinkedIn profile is still associated with a previous startup I founded and exited several years ago. That previous membership was tied to an old email address that I no longer have access to. It seems this persistent link between my LinkedIn profile and my old startup is preventing my application my new startup from being processed based on its own merits. I'm unable to submit a support request through the official Founders Hub channel as I'm consistently redirected to funding application page. Does anyone in the community have experience with this specific type of identity conflict? Is there a particular team or escalation path within Microsoft for Startups that handles these kinds of legacy account association issues for the Founders Hub, especially when standard support channels might be slow or difficult for unique cases like this? Any advice or pointers on how best to get this resolved would be greatly appreciated, as I'm currently blocked from proceeding with the Founders Hub for my new venture. Thank you for your time and help!
African Startups: Sanctions and Verification Processes
Hello everyone, I'm interested in starting a discussion about the verification process for African startups on Microsoft for Startups. Have any of you encountered sanctions or issues with verification? I'm curious to know if there are specific requirements or processes that African startups need to follow to get verified. Are there any additional steps or documentation needed? Let's share our experiences and insights to help each other navigate this process. Thanks
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