Microsoft BizSpark
What is BizSpark?
BizSpark is an innovative new program that unites startups with entrepreneurial and technology resources in a global community with a common goal of supporting and accelerating the success of a new generation of high-potential Startups.
BizSpark provides fast, easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools and production licenses of server products; professional technical support from Microsoft; and connections to a global community of business experts who can help guide you through the hurdles of growing your business.
Download more details about BiZSpark with The StartUp Programme Guide which describes the programme benefits and more.
Visit the Microsoft BizSpark website.
Visit the Microsoft Startup Zone.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements are minimal: If you're a privately held company building a software-based product or service (even using open source code), in business for fewer than three years, and with less than USD$1M in annual revenue, you're in!
How to enroll
To enroll, you must be sponsored by a BizSpark Network Partner. If you have a connection with UCL or would like to collaborate with UCL you can register with UCL Advances as your Network Partner. If you are interested in benefiting from the Microsoft BizSpark programme with UCL Advances as your Network Partner fill in the questionnaire and if you are a suitable partner for UCL we will send you your enrollment code. Please email advances@ucl.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Once you have your enrollment code, joining BizSpark is fast and easy. No payment or credit card information is required, and there are no upfront costs. (Microsoft will assess a USD$100 program offering fee at the end of participation in the program, or the end of three years, whichever comes first.)
