How does it work?
Microsoft® BizSpark™ is a global program designed to help accelerate the success of early stage startups by providing key resources when they need it the most:
- Software. Receive fast and easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools, platform technologies, and production licenses of server products for immediate use in developing and bringing to market innovative and interoperable solutions. There is no upfront cost to enroll.
- Support. Get connected to Network Partners around the world — incubators, investors, advisors, government agencies and hosters — that are equally involved and vested in software-fueled innovation and entrepreneurship who will provide a wide range of support resources.
- Visibility. Achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, clients and partners
As a Microsoft BizSpark member, you’ll be tapping into a rich, vibrant ecosystem of peers, partners and support resources around the globe, helping you grow and succeed. Microsoft BizSpark is the quickest way to get your Startup fired up.
Joining is easy
- Check to see if you qualify – most privately held software development startups in business for less than 3 years that are generating annual revenue under USD $1 million can join.
- Connect with a BizSpark Network Partner or a Microsoft BizSpark Champ to get your BizSpark enrollment code.
- Enrollment is free, just pay a USD $100 program offering fee at program exit.
For more details about BizSpark, see: The Startup Program Guide, which describes the program benefits and more.
If you want to join BizSpark, click on the link below or send an email to BizSpark@microsoft.com if you are eligible, we will send you a code.
Don't pay for Access to BizSpark!
If you meet the above enrollment criteria, you can join BizSpark through a valid BizSpark Network Partner or by contacting Microsoft directly. There are no upfront fees for BizSpark access, enrollment or registration services, just a $100 Program Fee upon program exit. If you bypass the standard registration and approval through a Network Partner or Microsoft, your membership may be invalidated. Report any suspicious BizSpark-related service fees to startups@microsoft.com.
Network Partners
Our Network Partners share a passion for driving the success of today’s most promising software startups through business mentoring, peer connections and other entrepreneurial resources. The sponsorship of a Network Partner is easy to obtain for qualifying startups. Contact a Network Partner to learn more about their services and get your BizSpark enrollment code.
