Microsoft BizSpark 

Microsoft® has an exciting program specifically designed to provide early-stage startups like yours with software, support and visibility to help ignite your success. The program, called BizSpark™, provides access to:

• Software. Join BizSpark and you’re just clicks away from having access to current, full-featured development tools, including Visual Studio Team System, plus production licensing to develop and bring your solution to market.

• Support. BizSpark provides you with professional technical support from Microsoft and connects you to a global community of business experts who can help guide you through the hurdles of growing your business.

• Visibility. Through BizSpark, you’ll have the opportunity to achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, clients and partners.

Eligibility requirements are minimal. You must be:

• Actively engaged in development of a software-based product or service that will form a core piece of its current or intended business;

• Privately held;

• In business for less than three years; and

• Earn less than USD $1 million in annual income

To join BizSpark, you must be sponsored by a BizSpark Network Partner, such as LEAP, Inc. You’ll find more program details here.

In order to be sponsored by LEAP, Inc., you must submit all of the following documents as proof of eligibility:

• One-page company profile

• Market capitalization table or statement that defines ownership

• Incorporation document stating the year your company was incorporated

• Company tax statement or income statement

When you’re ready to sign up, contact us about sponsorship and get your enrollment code. Once you have your enrollment code, joining BizSpark is fast and easy. No payment or credit card information is required, and there are no upfront costs.

For more information, contact Jeff Smith or Ken Szymusiak at LEAP.