Startup Zone BizSpark - development software for start-ups
Ever had any idea for a new software or website, but been put off by the cost of setting up on your own?
Microsoft BizSpark is a global program designed to help accelerate the success of entrepreneurs and early stage startups. In addition to a very generous software offer, BizSpark also provides professional support from Microsoft technical experts, as well as visibility on the BizSparkDB website.
As a network partner, developerFusion can sponsor any eligible start-up for entry in the program.
What are the benefits of enrolling in BizSpark?
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Get Software
- Design and Development and tools for your entire development team (including Expressions Studio, Visual Studio 2008 and VSTS Team Foundation Server)
- Production licenses to run your software-as-a-service business on the following server platforms: Windows Server, SQL Server, Office SharePoint Server, Systems Center, and BizTalk Server
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Get Support
- Professional technical support from Microsoft: 2 technical support incidents per Startup
- Access to MSDN Premium: managed newsgroups, forums, download, etc.
- Community Support from BizSpark Network Partners: guidance, resources, and mentoring to help your Startup grow
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Get Visibility
- Opportunity to achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, clients, and partners by profiling your company in the online Startup directory, BizSparkDB, on the Microsoft Startup Zone Website
- Opportunity to be highlighted on the BizSparkDB as a featured company and be promoted as BizSpark Company of the Week on the Microsoft Startup Zone Website
What are the requirements and what does it cost to enroll?
In order to register for the BizSpark program, your company must:
- Be building a software-based product or service as a core part of their business
- Be privately held
- Be in business for less than 3 years
- Have less than $1 Million USD in revenue annually
Enrollment is free. Microsoft will assess each startup a USD $100 program offering fee due at end of participation in the Program.
How do I sign up?
We will sponsor any eligable start-up so that they can enroll in this programme - it's just one of our great membership benefits. To get started, just Join us now (it's free) or Sign in after which you can apply.
Other benefits
Don't forget we've got loads of other great member benefits when you join the developerFusion community.
More about BizSpark
For more details about this program visit the Microsoft Startup Zone.
Other schemes to check out
Don't worry! You might want to check out the following schemes:
- DreamSpark - free software for students
- Action Pack
- Empower for ISVs
