BizSpark Graduation
Startups who are members of Microsoft
BizSpark can access and download a wide range of Microsoft software
during the three years they are in the program. BizSpark Startups
who are coming up to the end of their three years in the program
want to know:
What happens at the end of three years in BizSpark?
The graduation process opens 3 months prior to your graduation
date. You will be sent an email inviting you to complete
it. Complete the graduation process to get:
SOFTWARE
Keep, at no charge, all the software you downloaded during the
three years you were in the BizSpark program. If you have servers
in production, you will get licenses to continue to use up to 4
Windows Servers (Standard Edition) and 2 SQL Servers (Standard Edition).
The BizSpark team will review requests for startups who need a different
configuration.
DISCOUNT OFFERS
Access LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT OFFERS to purchase* a subscription
and/or maintenance to keep your software updated for two years:
DISCOUNTED MSDN SUBSCRIPTIONS: renew
your MSDN Subscription at the Professional, Premium, or Ultimate
level enabling you
to continue to download the latest software, access MSDN technical
support and utilize the monthly Windows Azure platform benefits
at no cost.
DISCOUNTED SOFTWARE ASSURANCE: if you
have servers in production, you can purchase the first two years
of Software Assurance at a 50% discount, enabling you to access
ongoing maintenance and upgrade your servers when a new version
is released.
*
Detailed pricing information
on the Discounted MSDN Subscriptions and Software Assurance Offers
is available (login required). Offers are available up to 3 months
after your graduation date and upon completion of the graduation
process.
ALUMNI BENEFITS
On your graduation date, you become a BizSpark Alumni. As an
alumni member, you can get offers and access to special Alumni promotional
opportunities to connect with the BizSpark Community via BizSpark
Connect and access the latest news through the BizSpark Alumni newsletter.
