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Software Licensing for Indian Startups

Right-sized Microsoft, Adobe, Autodesk, Zoho and HPE for Indian startups — from pre-seed to Series C.

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Indian startups (pre-seed to Series C) have unique needs — small budgets, fast-growing headcount, need for the latest tooling, and often eligibility for vendor credits programs. INDIA ENTERPRISES helps startups navigate Microsoft for Startups, Zoho for Startups, and vendor-specific discount programs to minimise burn.

Startup-friendly programs we help access

  • Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub — up to $150K Azure credits, free M365, Copilot, GitHub — for DPIIT-recognised or VC-backed startups.
  • Zoho for Startups — free 3-year Zoho One access for early-stage startups (< 3 years old, < $1M funding).
  • Adobe Startup discount — 20 – 40 % off Creative Cloud Team for eligible early-stage startups.
  • Autodesk startup program — free Fusion 360 + AutoCAD for startups < 3 years old.
  • HPE Financial Services (HPEFS) — 0 % lease for the first 12 months on HPE hardware for eligible startups.

Typical startup stack we deploy

Seed stage (2 – 10 seats) — Microsoft 365 Business Basic (₹230/user/month), Zoho One (₹3,000/user/month), free Autodesk Fusion 360 for hardware startups. Total: ~₹35,000/user/year.

Series A (20 – 50 seats) — M365 Business Standard, Zoho CRM, Adobe CC Team (design + marketing), first HPE ML110 for on-prem file / dev infra. Total: ~₹1L/user/year.

Series B/C (100+ seats) — M365 Business Premium / E3 mix, Azure for infra, Adobe VIP Team, Autodesk Industry Collection subscriptions. Total: ~₹1.5 – ₹2.5L/user/year.

Frequently asked questions

Can Indian startups get free Microsoft Azure credits?＋
Yes — Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub gives up to $150,000 in Azure credits, free M365 seats and free Copilot access for DPIIT-recognised or VC-backed Indian startups. We help with the application (typical approval: 5 – 7 days).
Is Zoho really free for Indian startups?＋
Yes — Zoho for Startups gives 3-year free Zoho One access to Indian startups less than 3 years old with under $1M raised. Free tier covers up to 30 seats. We help enrol and configure the Zoho stack.
What software should a 5-person Indian startup buy?＋
M365 Business Basic (₹230/user/month) for email + Teams + web Office = ~₹14,000/year for the whole team. Free tier Zoho / free Notion for productivity. Free Autodesk Fusion 360 for hardware. Free Cursor / Copilot for coding. Total infra spend under ₹20,000/year.

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