We are inviting nominations from BizSpark Startups interested in developing Windows 7 applications.  Incubation Week for Windows 7 is designed to offer following assistance to entrepreneurs.

• Learning and building next generation application utilizing new and unique Windows 7 capabilities with help of on-site advisors and off-shore development team
• Getting entrepreneurs coaching from guest speakers and a panel of industry experts
• Generating marketing buzz for your brand
• Creating opportunity to be highlighted at upcoming Windows 7 launch

The Innovation Week target one or more of the following scenarios:

• Windows Touch, ink, gesture support, plus handwriting recognition enabling new input capabilities
• Rich Animation Framework
• Sensor and Location Framework (GPS, light, motion)
• New taskbar, destinations, and shell integration enhancing discoverability and usability
• New extensible Ribbon adding Office 2007-style controls, menus, and galleries to your application

The Microsoft BizSpark Incubation Week for Windows 7 will be held at Microsoft Technology Center, Reston, VA from August /24 to August 28. This event consists of half day of training, 3 ½ days of active prototype/development time, and a final day for packaging/finishing and reporting out to a panel of judges for various prizes.

For nomination details, see Microsoft BizSpark Incubation Week for Windows 7 @ Reston on Ashish Jaiman’s Blog.

 

Bruce D. Kyle
ISV Architect Evangelist | Microsoft Corporation

 

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