Once you have a Windows Live ID, you can complete the WEPP online application here.

A Windows Live ID is needed before you can join the Microsoft Partner Program, a program designed to recognize your expertise, reward you for the total impact you have in the marketplace, and deliver value to help your business thrive. Once you have a Windows Live ID, you can complete the WEPP online application here.

Review and sign the online WEPP Agreement and Logo Agreement.

Upon acceptance of your application, you will be sent a Microsoft Reciprocal Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Sign and return the Microsoft Reciprocal Non-Disclosure Agreement to Microsoft. Microsoft will notify you when your membership is activated. You will then be able to enter promotional information about your business, create your company’s Windows Embedded Marketplace profile, and download marketing and sales content.

A high level overview of the benefits associated with the Windows Embedded Partner Program is listed here.

Members of the Windows Embedded Partner Program receive many benefits. A high level overview of the benefits associated with the Windows Embedded Partner Program is listed here. Benefits and requirements vary depending on the Partner Level (Registered, Silver, Gold).

The program requirements for the Windows Embedded Partner Program are listed here. Requirements and benefits vary depending on the Partner Level (Registered, Silver, Gold).

The application process is fee-free. However, Windows Embedded Partners must continue to meet the program requirements to maintain their active status in the program.

An email notification of acceptance or decline of the application will be sent to your Primary Contact address listed on your company’s WEPP application approximately 3 business days after you have applied. The email for all Partner accepted applicants will include a Microsoft Reciprocal Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). You must sign and return the NDA for processing by Microsoft, before you receive “Active” Partner status. Activation may take up to three weeks following Microsoft’s receipt of the signed NDA.

A second email is sent to the same address as a final activation notification

No. Windows Mobile-based solutions are covered in the Microsoft Partner Program within the Mobility Competency. More information is available here.