Established by the Malaysian Chinese Association ICT Resource Center (MIRC) Incubat or as a one-stop center to assist SMEs in adopting ICT and to facilitate the development and growth of technopreneurs in Malaysia.

Microsoft has pledged to assist MIRC by committing RM2.3 million, extending to the provision of tools, technology and training for technopreneurs for 12 months. This alliance is yet another step in Microsoft's on-going commitment to stimulate innovation among local technopreneurs and build a thriving ecosystem for the industry.

Under this collaboration, entrepreneurs keen to develop software applications can subscribe to the program for under RM1,500 a year, and have access to:

• Relevant trainings and seminars on the use of new Microsoft development tools
• Use of the center for the ISV Entrepreneurs to test and benchmark applications developed on the Microsoft platform
• Ownership of latest Microsoft software for development and testing

Location:
It is located on the 12th Floor of Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Microsoft Innovation Center at MIRC Incubator is open from Mondays to Fridays, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, to all Malaysian companies and individuals who wish to utilize its services.

For more information on Microsoft Innovation Center, please contact Mr. Andrew Wong at (603) 2161 1618 or e-mail andwtf@mirc.org.my or andwtf@incubator.com.my