Microsoft BizSpark

Microsoft BizSpark OverviewJoel ReyesStartup Development ManagerMicrosoft DPESaturday, February 22, 2014

100,000 employees190+ countries 700K Partners

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www.microsoft.com/bizspark

BizSpark – a Global Program for Startups

100+ Countries

50K Startups

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Software•Three year access to current, full-featured software development tools

• $150 of monthly Windows Azure benefits to quickly build, deploy and manage web applications

•Free access to Windows and Windows Phone Developer Accounts

•Professional technical and product support

•Unique and valuable offers from the BizSpark Network Partners to help run your business

•Four free MSDN Support Incidents.

•Profile, Offers and Events

•A connection to the BizSpark ecosystem, giving startups access to investors, advisors and mentors

•Opportunities to achieve marketing visibility

Support Visibility

Microsoft BizSpark is a global program that provides free software, support and visibility to help startups succeed. Over 85K startups from 165+ countries have joined BizSpark. The three year program is free of charge and gives startups:

Access to featured Microsoft Technologies:

To qualify, startups must be:

› Developing Software

› Privately held and making less than US $1M in revenue per year

› Less than 5 years old

Eligibility

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BizSpark Plus Special offers to BizSpark Startups who are members or alumni of a Accelerator

New Offers

Cloud AcceleratorsOffer

A two year cloud computing offer for hi-potential startups who are a member of alumni of an accelerator

Helps cover cloud computing costs by providing up to $60K of Windows Azure through a $5K monthly credit for 12 months

We work with 200+ leading regional accelerators that provide:• Coaching, mentoring• Investment,

workspace• Generous access to

Microsoft technology

50K Startups

Technical Support

Startups get access to:• BizSpark Technical Evangelist Office Hours• In person events and training• Online training and support at windowsazure.com

Partnerships

Windows Azure for BizSpark Plus Offer

www.microsoft.com/bizspark/plus

AcceleratorsA sampling of some of the leading accelerators we work with. Startups in these programs get access to BizSpark Plus Offers.

BizSpark Country Champs

Microsoft Innovation Centers

Microsoft Ventures Accelerator

Engaging Locally Around the World

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Connect with Uswww.facebook.com/bizspark

@bizspark

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BizSpark Online

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