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If you haven’t heard of BizSpark, you can check it out here: http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/. You can also read about Startups using Microsoft at the Microsoft Startup Zone.

BizSpark is a program for Startup ISV’s (Independent Software Vendors). The short story is you get free Microsoft software, support and visibility.

How do you qualify? (ISV, Privately held, <3yrs in biz, <$1M Rev)

http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/BizSpark/Pages/Do_I_Qualify.aspx

What do you get? (Software, Support & Visibility)

http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/BizSpark/Pages/What_Do_I_Get.aspx

Software

• All the software included in the Microsoft® Visual Studio® Team System Team Suite (VSTS) with MSDN® Premium subscription
• Expression® Studio Version 2
• VSTS Team Foundation Server (standard edition)
• Production use rights to host a “software as a service” 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 System Center
  • Microsoft BizTalk® Server
  • Microsoft Dynamics® CRM (coming soon)
• In addition to the core program offering, BizSpark startups will be eligible for other Microsoft offerings, such as:
  • Microsoft Azure™ Services Platform

Startups may also work with a BizSpark hosting partner to deliver their software as a service 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

• MSDN Subscription
• 2 Technical Support incidents
• Unlimited BizSpark program support for non-technical issues
• Global Community of BizSpark Network Partners

Visibility

• Online profile for your apps and your company in BizSpark DB

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Murray Gordon ISV Architect Evangelist Microsoft Corporation       http://blogs.msdn.com/MurrayG US ISV Team Blog  My GeeksWithBlogs Blog