I’m seeking some advice regarding the process of redeeming $2500 OpenAI credits through the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. I’ve successfully applied and received approval, and I see multiple services available for redemption, including OpenAI. However, I’m encountering some confusion post-application.
After selecting OpenAI and proceeding to ‘redeem > activate’, I’m directed to a form requesting details like first name, last name, email, and organization ID. Upon submission, I receive a “Thank you for your submission” message, but I haven’t yet received the credits. I’m curious about what happens next and if there are additional steps I need to take.
I’ve used my personal email for this process, the same one linked to my OpenAI and LinkedIn accounts. Could this affect the verification process? I’ve also noticed some discussions suggesting that further verification with OpenAI might be necessary.
Could anyone who has gone through this process provide some guidance? Did you encounter similar issues, and how did you resolve them? Any insights or steps I might have missed would be greatly appreciated.
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I am facing the exact same issue. Have filled the form 7-8 times at this point, for different accounts, it just does not work. Any leads on what to do will be very helpful.
Not sure if it is the same issue but with me it was solved this way.
I had incorrect and imcomplete information in my Business Page (foundershub.startups.microsoft. .com → top right corner → Click your picture → VIEW [Business] → Company information
This issue was blocking my confirmation email from arriving (but it is a silent error).
So make sure you have the right info, fill out the form again and check if you received a confirmation email
Regarding our APIs, all new users that haven’t previously signed up with another account receive $5 worth of tokens to explore and experiment with the API. Unfortunately, the credits are only valid for three months from the date of registration and we cannot extend the validity. If you’d like to continue using the API after the free trial credits have expired or been consumed, please add your credit card and billing details to your account to upgrade your payment plan.
If you’re missing API credits from another program, we’ll need a few more details: the name of the program, a copy of the confirmation email, and the Organization ID associated with your requested credit. We’ll be happy to look into your credit further once we have that info.
Could you please advise what to do here? How do I find out my Organization ID?
I got the amount credited in a few hours after submitting the application. After redeeming the credits and filling up the form, I emailed microsoftstartups@openai.com and they replied within a few hours and I had got the amount credited in my account. Thank you Microsoft and OpenAI.
