Marc Gagne ▪ Technical Evangelist ▪ Microsoft Canada @ marc_gagne ▪...

Marc Gagne ▪ Technical Evangelist ▪ Microsoft Canada@marc_gagne ▪ marc.gagne@microsoft.com ▪ wootstudio.ca

♥startups

Microsoft wants to invest in the success of your startup

Microsoft Ventures

To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential

BizSparkBizSpark is your pipeline to Microsoft cloud and software development tools. For over 5 years we have supported over 85,000+ startups in 165 countries across 6 continents.

CommunityWe’re establishing a global footprint – supporting startups like you and working with leading accelerators as well as partners in a worldwide effort.

AcceleratorsThese immersive programs are aimed at early-stage startups and first-time entrepreneurs, with one main goal: Creating great businesses at breakneck pace.

FundOnce the startup ball is rolling, this global seed fund offers the opportunity to receive a strategic investment to propel your business to the next level.

FocusSmart Cloud ServicesEmbedded Systems & IoTEnterprise SaaS & ITGaming & EntertainmentEducation TechnologyUrban & Rural Informatics

BizSpark

BizSpark is for startupsWho are developing software/technology

Who are less than 5 years old

Who are making less than one million in revenue annually

Who are privately held

Free Software & Services for 3 years8 MSDN Ultimate Subscriptions (~$13,000 each)

WindowsVisual Studio UltimateOffice 2013Office 365 Developer SubscriptionTeam Foundation ServerDeveloper Store accounts& more

Windows Azure $150/month for 3 yearsVirtual Machines

Windows & Linux

Website & Web Apps.NET, Node.js, PHP & Python

Mobile Services Identity, Notifications, Storage & moreWindows, iOS, Android & Web

& so much more

Windows Azure 60k Offer$5,000 a month in Windows Azure credits

For one year

Must be nominated

Need to be growing fast and using Azure to succeed

What’s the catch?

There isn’t one, no really!No contract or credit card needed

Graduate after 3 years & keep what you’ve used

Get discounts after graduation to keep getting new software and benefits

Alumni benefits

DevicesAvailable through our device loaning program

Windows 8 ARM TabletsWindows 8 Intel Tablets & LaptopsWindows Phone

More coming soon, let us know what you need!

Accelerate your startup with BizSpark & Microsoft & Windows Azure

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thank youbizsparkca@microsoft.com

aka.ms/bizsparkcanada