Microsoft BizSparkNavigating the Singapore Startup Eco-system with BizSpark

Joyce Huang, BizSpark Program Manager, Microsoft Singapore

Hi, my name is Joyceand I build communities

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BizSpark Program Manager/Professional Cheerleader

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Founder

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Microsoft BizSpark Helping startups succeed with all the right resources.Software, Support, & Visibility.

No man is an island.

Why do you even need to know this?

Since it was established in 2008, more than 45,000 companies in over 100 countries have joined BizSpark.

Microsoft BizSpark

Access to the software your startup needs

Access to the partners to help you grow

Universities / Incubators / Government Agencies

Entrepreneur and Industry Associations

Investors

How does it work?

Hosters

Startups join BizSpark

Network Partners Sponsor Startups

Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: IHLs

Supporting Innovation through:

Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: Govt Agencies/ Investors / Incubators & Accelerators

Govt Agencies Investors / Incubators Accelerators

Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: Entrepreneur and Industry Associations

Entrepreneurs and Industry Associations Technical User Groups

Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem:What should I do with my big idea?

Join one of these Hang out here Read these blogs / lists

SGE.ioE27.sg

techinasia.com

thelist.sgspiffy.sg

BizSpark in a slide

• Private Software Company (created or soon to be created)

• Less than 3 years

• Less than $1M in revenues

• No upfront costs, just a $100 fee to pay at graduation

• Full featured dev tools and MSDN premium subscriptions

• Unlimited production licenses of server products

• Technical support

• Visibility

• Support from the community

• Discount from hosters

Eligibility Benefits

BizSpark Launch Academy

academy.spiffy.sg

BizSpark Launch Academy

www.microsoft.com/bizspark

Ask me anything

a-johua@microsoft.com

@joycehliting

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