Navigating the Singapore Startup Eco-system with Microsoft BizSpark
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This document summarizes Microsoft's BizSpark program which provides resources and support for startups. It discusses how BizSpark helps startups succeed by providing software, support, and visibility. More than 45,000 companies in over 100 countries have joined BizSpark since 2008. Eligible startups can access development tools, server products, technical support, and discounts from hosting partners through the BizSpark program at no upfront cost. The document also outlines how startups can navigate Singapore's ecosystem through support from universities, government agencies, investors, incubators, accelerators, entrepreneur associations, and industry groups.
Navigating the Singapore Startup Eco-system with Microsoft BizSpark
- 1. Microsoft BizSpark Navigating the Singapore Startup Eco-system with BizSpark Joyce Huang, BizSpark Program Manager, Microsoft Singapore
- 2. Hi, my name is Joyce and I build communities BizSpark Program Manager/ Founder Writer Professional Cheerleader Vocation Passion Hobby
- 3. Microsoft BizSpark Helping startups succeed with all the right Software, Support, & Visibility. resources.
- 4. Why do you even need to know this? No man is an island.
- 5. Microsoft BizSpark Since it was established in 2008, more than 45,000 companies in over 100 countries have joined BizSpark.
- 6. Access to the software your startup needs
- 7. Access to the partners to help you grow
- 8. How does it work? Universities / Incubators / Investors Government Agencies Network Partners Sponsor Startups Startups join BizSpark Entrepreneur and Industry Associations Hosters
- 9. Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: IHLs Supporting Innovation through:
- 10. Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: Govt Agencies/ Investors / Incubators & Accelerators Govt Agencies Investors / Incubators Accelerators
- 11. Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: Entrepreneur and Industry Associations Entrepreneurs and Industry Associations Technical User Groups
- 12. Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: What should I do with my big idea? Join one of these Hang out here Read these blogs / lists SGE.io E27.sg techinasia.com thelist.sg spiffy.sg
- 13. BizSpark in a slide Eligibility Benefits • Private Software Company (created • Full featured dev tools and MSDN premium subscriptions or soon to be created) • Unlimited production licenses of server products • Less than 3 years • Technical support • Less than $1M in revenues • No upfront costs, just a $100 fee to • Visibility pay at graduation • Support from the community • Discount from hosters
- 14. BizSpark Launch Academy BizSpark Launch Academy academy.spiffy.sg
- 15. Sounds great! Where do I sign up? www.microsoft.com/bizspark Ask me anything a-johua@microsoft.com @joycehliting
Editor's Notes
- #4: Microsoft® BizSpark® is a global program that helps software startups succeed by giving them access to software development tools, connecting them with key industry players, and providing marketing visibility. The program also includes access to Windows Azure, a flexible, comprehensive, and powerful cloud platform for the creation of web applications and services. In addition, BizSpark offers technical support, business training and a network of over 2,000 partners to connect members with incubators, investors, advisors, government agencies and hosters.