Windows Embedded Partner Program Requirements

It’s easy for companies doing business in the embedded space to join the program. All you need is a designated primary contact, a Windows Live ID, and an MSPP membership. Download the enrollment instructions and get started!

Once you’re in the program, a few ongoing requirements help you maintain your level.

In October 2009, as part of the 10 year anniversary of the Windows Embedded Partner Program, WEPP announced exciting new changes to the program requirements and benefits for Silver and Gold level partners. Starting in 2010, WEPP members will earn the Silver and Gold levels by completing and reporting activities that earn points in the WEPP program. Partners will need at least 500 points for Silver level membership, and a minimum of 1500 points for Gold level membership. Points will be earned in the following categories:

	Silver	Gold
Programmatic: Pre-requisite activities such as WEPP logo usage, keeping your WEPP profile up to date, and having the minimum number of MCPs for your partner type and level.	Required	Required
Core (80% or more of minimum points): Key activities that help drive the business, including lead-generation activities, design wins, official training courses, creating BSPs, and participating in our Hardware Kitting program.	400+ pts	1200+ pts
Electives (20% or less of minimum points): Awareness-building activities such as academic and community engagements, case studies, press releases, and participating in industry events.	0-100 pts	0-300 pts
Minimum Total Points	500 pts	1500 pts

For more detail on the WEPP activity types, keep reading below. WEPP members can see full descriptions of the activities to be rewarded, and the points associated for each activity, on the Windows Embedded Partner Resource Center.

This list of representative Core, Elective and Programmatic activities is a useful guide to understand the types of activities WEPP Silver and Gold partners participate in to earn the Silver and Gold membership levels. This list may change throughout the year. The complete, official list is available to all WEPP members on the Windows Embedded Partner Resource Center.

CORE ACTIVITIES
Shipping customer projects
Shipping boards with a Windows Embedded Evaluation Toolkit
High-volume Windows Embedded win
Customer project with a Distributor or the Microsoft OEM team
Partner driven marketing activities with Distributor involvement
Customer sales or technical training
Creating Board Support Packages for Windows Embedded CE
Selling 3rd party developer 100 toolkits for Windows Embedded platforms
Creating new software applications that support Windows Embedded
Creating drivers for Windows Embedded Standard
ELECTIVE ACTIVITIES
Press Releases
Additional MCPs
Hands-On Labs or technical sessions at Industry Events
Windows Embedded banners on partner website
Windows Embedded promotion in partner’s newsletter
Partner case study, referenced on ms.com
Developer community outreach
Academic outreach
Partner or MVP blog
Non-paid contributions to Windows Embedded technical training resources
Self developed reference design with collateral and Windows Embedded positioning
PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES	Level
WEPP logo on website	All
WEPP Profile and DB contacts up to date	All
Customer References	Gold and Silver
Attendance at readiness events/webcasts	Gold and Silver
MCPs - minimum required per partner type	Gold and Silver
WEPP Survey Participation	Gold and Silver
WEPP Summit attendance	Gold