Luc Van de Velde Microsoft Belgium, iMinds The Conference 2013
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Luc Van de Velde Director Developer & Platform Group Microsoft Belgium @LucFields Microsoft supports local innovation and entrepreneurship to go global
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Luc Van de Velde Microsoft Belgium, iMinds The Conference 2013 Track 1: Fostering Successful Entrepreneurship in Europe
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Luc Van de Velde Director Developer & Platform Group Microsoft Belgium @LucFields
Microsoft supports local innovation and entrepreneurship to go global
• Barriers to entry are falling • Access to funding
and mentors is growing • Small teams innovate fast
and create disruption • Ecosystems are emerging
beyond Silicon Valley and especially in Europe
• Losing startups means losing, period
Startups are changing the world…
A great number of startups in Europe… 1 … That impact Europe... 2
…. And that make the difference 3
99% of all European
Businesses are SMEs
Provide 2 out of 3 jobs in private
sector
Contribute to more than half of total value added
9 out of 10 are startups with less
than 10 employees
Source: ec.europe.eu Source: ec.europe.eu
We commit to the success of the very best Seed Fund
Accelerators Deep local engagements demonstrate Microsoft’s commitment and relevance to startups
Community Partnerships WW provide reach at quality and scale. Developing market reach through the Microsoft Innovation Centers (MICs).
Microsoft BizSpark The tools & services that help startups build & grow their business with zero-barrier access to Microsoft Cloud and platform products
MICROSOFT CONFIDENTIAL FOR INTERNAL DISCUSSIONS ONLY
25 MICs in India
15 MICs in Europe
5 MICs in China
