Microsoft BizPark

Microsoft BizSpark is a global program designed to accelerate the success of early stage Startups.

BizSpark provides software, support and visibility to Startups

Software: BizSpark provides entrepreneurs fast and easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools and productions licenses of server products, with no upfront costs and minimal requirements.

• All the software included is equivalent to a Microsoft® Visual Studio® Team System Team Suite (VSTS) with MSDN® Premium subscription. Additionally, VSTS Team Foundation Server (Standard Edition) is available for use by the entire development team.

• Expression® Studio Version 2
• Production use rights to host a “software-plus-services” solution (developed during participation in the BizSpark Program, on any platform) over the Internet, with regard to the latest versions of Microsoft products including:
  • Microsoft Windows Server® (all editions up to and including Enterprise)

  • Microsoft SQL Server® (all editions)
  • Microsoft Office SharePoint® Portal Server
  • Microsoft BizTalk® Server
  • Microsoft System Center for managing hosting server operations.
• In addition to the core program offering, BizSpark startups may be eligible for other Microsoft offerings, such as Virtual Earth
• Startups may also work with a BizSpark hosting partner to deliver their software–plus-services solution using the latest Microsoft server products. For specific details on technology offerings and hosting scenarios refer to the Microsoft BizSpark Program Guide for Startups (Appendix A and Appendix B).

Support

• Community-driven support (guidance, resources and mentoring) by Network Partners, active members of the global software ecosystem who are qualified to provide support and advice to Startups

• Professional Support from Microsoft: Two technical support Incidents per Startup and Access to MSDN, online library, etc.
• Unlimited email support, online training and invitations to local technical events for entrepreneurs working with early adopter technologies, like Windows 7, Silverlight, Azure and SQL Server 2008.

Visibility

• Each BizSpark Startup will have the opportunity to profile their organization in the BizSparkDB, an online Startup directory, hosted on the Microsoft StartupZone web site. Startups will get exposure to potential investors, partners and customers around the world.

• Opportunity to be highlighted on the BizSparkDB as a featured company and be promoted as a BizSpark Featured Startup on the Microsoft StartupZone website.