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Microsoft BizSpark: Helping startups succeed with all the right resources.

Microsoft BizSpark is a global program that helps software startups succeed by giving them access to Microsoft software development tools, connecting them with key industry players, including investors, and providing marketing visibility to help entrepreneurs starting a business.

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News

Bing Search API now available on Windows Azure Marketplace

May 17, 2012

The Bing Search API is now available on the Windows Azure Marketplace. Starting today, you can sign up in the Marketplace to access web, image, news, and video search results, as well as related searches and spelling suggestions using JSON or XML.

Mint promotes digital-chip currency for penniless future

May 15, 2012

The Royal Canadian Mint is preparing to launch a digital alternative to all coinage and small bank notes - MintChip.

Royal Canadian Mint Launches Mintchip Developer Challenge

May 15, 2012

The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a program for developers from across North America to test and challenge a digital currency technology and to determine its applicability to the current marketplace.

Microsoft, HP and SalesForce Assess Key Cloud Computing Issues

April 24, 2012

At the April 12, 2012 TiE Cloud meeting in Santa Clara, CA, three leading Cloud Service Providers presented their views as to where the cloud industry is now and where it’s going. Read more

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Events

TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2012 | May 21-23 | New York

April 9, 2012

TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2012 offers founders and entrepreneurs a chance to submit their young, unseen Startup companies for the opportunity to launch on technology's biggest stage.

Tech4Africa Breakfast 2012 | May 23 | Sandton, South Africa

May 17, 2012

Tech4Africa is the premier mobile, web & emerging technology event in Africa, bringing global perspective to the African context.

BizSpark European Summit 2012 | June 7 | London, UK

May 18, 2012

BizSpark European Summit brings together thought leaders in the entrepreneurial community across Europe - investors, start-ups, journalists, government representatives, and Network Partners.

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Immersion Digital

Immersion Digital is a BizSpark One startup creating immersive experiences that brings content to life. They are the creators of Glo, an interactive way to experience the Bible through HD videos, high-resolution images, zoomable maps, virtual tours and more.

Digital Folio

Check out Digital Folio, a BizSpark One startup that is changing the dynamics of consumer shopping with powerful software that saves time and money.

News360

Discover News360, a BizSpark One startup delivering a next-generation news personalization and aggregation service that tailors content just for you.

Software Potential from InishTech

BizSpark One company InishTech offers Software Potential, an innovative cloud-based service that enables software developers to unlock the commercial potential in their software.

Microsoft BizSpark EchoEcho Story

Microsoft BizSpark EchoEcho. www.microsoft.com The only THREE platform find-me smartphone app. Boosted by BizSpark. echoecho.me

EventDay

BizSpark Startup, EventDay, showcased their Windows Azure Solution at the Learn Windows Azure event on Dec 13th. Watch it online: aka.ms/EventDay

Mega Startup Weekend

From Startup Weekend, to DEMO Fall, with Startup America: our movie from the experience.

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Startups can get BizSpark Plus Offers through Incubators and Accelerators who are BizSpark Plus Partners. Find a program near you:

500 Startups Demo Day 500 Startups Demo Day is an invite-only showing for our 4th batch (Spring 2012) of our Accelerator companies. This event is primarily for accredited investors, 500 Startups Mentors & Advisors. Location: Mountain View, CA Application Date: July 2012 Start Date: July 17, 2012 End Date: July 18, 2012	500 Startups Demo Day NYC Brought back to the Big Apple by popular demand! 500 Startups Demo Day East is an invite-only showing in NYC of our 4th batch (Spring 2012) of accelerator companies. This event is primarily for accredited investors, 500 Startups Mentors & Advisors. Date: July 23, 2012

500 Startups Demo Day

500 Startups Demo Day is an invite-only showing for our 4th batch (Spring 2012) of our Accelerator companies. This event is primarily for accredited investors, 500 Startups Mentors & Advisors.
Location: Mountain View, CA
Application Date: July 2012
Start Date: July 17, 2012
End Date: July 18, 2012

500 Startups Demo Day NYC

Brought back to the Big Apple by popular demand! 500 Startups Demo Day East is an invite-only showing in NYC of our 4th batch (Spring 2012) of accelerator companies. This event is primarily for accredited investors, 500 Startups Mentors & Advisors.
Date: July 23, 2012

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BizSpark members get access to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

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TechCrunch Hackaton Starts Today: Get Updates about Microsoft BizSpark Startups

05-19

The TechCrunch Hackathon starts at 12.30 in NYC. We have three companies there. A... Read more.

Democratization of Software economy

05-17

Democratization of Software economy Yesterday I was on a fantastic panel with Mike L... Read more.

Welcome to our newest BizSpark Network partner– Joe Seisdedos & his team of IP lawyers at Wrays

05-17

I am always happy when I find a company that can offer additional help & support to t... Read more.

Apply for the Innotribe Startup Challenge in Asia and Europe

05-16

The Innotribe Startup Challenge is a global competition that introduces startups work... Read more.

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview is here It's Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It's an all-new touch interface. It's a new Windows for new devices. And it's your chance to be one of the first to try it out. Learn more View All >> Technology Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services. To this we’ve added complementary solutions from our part- ners to accelerate your business.	SEO Software Made Simple SEOmoz’s tools and resources make growing your organic traffic measurable and manageable. Learn more View All >> Run Your Business We’re always keen to highlight next generation solutions which can help save you money or acquire users / customers: Accounting, HR, Payroll, Marketing and Distribution.
Get free online training from Pluralsight. Pluralsight provides high-quality training solutions for Microsoft .NET developers that can fit any schedule or budget. You will receive a FREE 90-day subscription to all of the Pluralsight courses. Learn more View All >> Training & Talent Through BizSpark partnerships you can find developers and designers, either as contractors or employees. Our partners also provide training solutions for developers.	The official platform of early stage investors across the globe. Create your free startup profiles & connect with over 35,000 investors. Learn more View All >> Finance Great products and services aside, many startups need funding. These partners may help you find Angel and VC investment and manage the fund-raising process.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview is here

It's Windows reimagined and reinvented from a solid core of Windows 7 speed and reliability. It's an all-new touch interface. It's a new Windows for new devices. And it's your chance to be one of the first to try it out.

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Technology

Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services. To this we’ve added complementary solutions from our part- ners to accelerate your business.

SEO Software Made Simple

SEOmoz’s tools and resources make growing your organic traffic measurable and manageable.

Learn more

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Run Your Business

We’re always keen to highlight next generation solutions which can help save you money or acquire users / customers: Accounting, HR, Payroll, Marketing and Distribution.

Get free online training from Pluralsight.

Pluralsight provides high-quality training solutions for Microsoft .NET developers that can fit any schedule or budget. You will receive a FREE 90-day subscription to all of the Pluralsight courses.

Learn more

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Training & Talent

Through BizSpark partnerships you can find developers and designers, either as contractors or employees. Our partners also provide training solutions for developers.

The official platform of early stage investors across the globe.

Create your free startup profiles & connect with over 35,000 investors.

Learn more

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Finance

Great products and services aside, many startups need funding. These partners may help you find Angel and VC investment and manage the fund-raising process.

Microsoft BizSpark: Helping startups succeed with all the right resources.

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Offers & Promotions. BizSpark members get access to...