Microsoft BizSpark is a global program that
will help startups grow into successful
businesses through software support and a
vibrant ecosystem that delivers superior
business advantage.
The 3 pillars of BizSpark are:
• Get Software: Startups will
receive fast and easy access to Microsoft's
current full-featured development tools,
platform technologies, and production licenses
of server products for immediate use in
developing and bringing to market innovative and
interoperable solutions with no upfront costs
and minimal requirements.
• Get Support: Startups will
receive professional support from Microsoft and
BizSpark Network Partners around the world who
provide a wide range of support resources for
software startups. Network Partners are
incubators, investors, advisors, government
agencies and hosters who are vested in
software-fueled innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Get Visibility: A dedicated
Website, the BizSparkDB, will highlight
promising companies from around the world every
day. Through their relationship with Microsoft
and BizSpark Network Partners, startups will
achieve global visibility to an audience of
potential investors, clients and partners.
To be eligible for Microsoft® BizSpark, your
Start-up Company must meet these criteria:
- Actively engaged in development
of a software-based product or service that
will form a core piece of its current or
intended business
- Privately held
- In business for less than 3
years
- Has less than US $1 million in
annual revenue
- Member in TechCoire
If your Company meets the above criteria,
please email
Gopan Madathil or call
916-458-5271 .
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