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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

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

AboutOne to be released exclusively on Windows Phone

April 20, 2012

AboutOne is a Philadelphia-based, Microsoft BizSpark featured startup that helps families securely organise themselves online or with the upcoming Windows Phone app. 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.

2012 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference | July 8-12 | Toronto, Canada

April 9, 2012

Be among the first to discover the latest insights into Microsoft cloud computing strategies, products and business solutions.

FounderFuel Spring 2012 Demo Day | 23 May | Montreal, Canada

May 7, 2012

Join FounderFuel Spring 2012 Demo Day and see just how far the 11 FounderFuel companies get after twelve weeks of grueling hard work during which their businesses are refined, transformed and accelerated.

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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

Check out the Training & Resources section. You will find product training, certification, technical resources, business tools, and more!

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BizSpark members get access to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

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Team Blogs

How Awesome Is This? Giving Away Huge Xbox and Windows Phone Package at TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon

05-15

TechCrunch Disrupt will be here this weekend, and if you are a developer and a builde... Read more.

Blinkster, la culture dans la main !

05-15

Cet article s’inscrit dans une série sur les startups françaises en partenariat avec ... Read more.

“MAW Weekend” in Shanghai

05-14

Following a successful MAW event in Beijing, the MAW team packed their bags and heade... Read more.

Windows Azure Dev Camp 2012 à Paris

05-14

SAVE THE DATE - Windows Azure comme vous ne l'avez JAMAIS VU ! Microsoft vous invite ... Read more.

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

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Get ready for the latest in development technology. Visual Stuido 11 Beta is offering you the chance to check out the latest Visual Studio version. Learn about what is available for beta download, what's new, and what you need to know to begin using them. 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.	Social Marketing on Facebook and Mobile BizSpark users get a free month of Votigo’s Promo Suite, with unlimited Facebook promo apps, contests, and more. 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.
Instant access to Microsoft Certified talent on Elance. It's free to hire on Elance. As a BizSpark member, you'll get $100 credit to get started. 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.	Raising capital just got easier. CapLinked is a free, secure platform that the Wall Street Journal called "the go-to place for setting up and closing deals." 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.

Get ready for the latest in development technology.

Visual Stuido 11 Beta is offering you the chance to check out the latest Visual Studio version. Learn about what is available for beta download, what's new, and what you need to know to begin using them.

Learn more

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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.

Social Marketing on Facebook and Mobile

BizSpark users get a free month of Votigo’s Promo Suite, with unlimited Facebook promo apps, contests, and more.

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.

Instant access to Microsoft Certified talent on Elance.

It's free to hire on Elance. As a BizSpark member, you'll get $100 credit to get started.

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.

Raising capital just got easier.

CapLinked is a free, secure platform that the Wall Street Journal called "the go-to place for setting up and closing deals."

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...