Microsoft Launches BizSpark to Jumpstart Entrepreneurship

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Bangalore: of the cost-barrier; while working with partners like TiE, NEN, Proto, NASSCOM, IDG who have the business resources and expertise, will facilitate access to advice and exposure that is so vital for startups. All in all, we visualize BizSpark as providing budding entrepreneurs with the tools and connections they need to build successful businesses.”

Microsoft BizSpark will provide a broad set of technologies that startups of any size can use to build, test and deploy their software applications, along with program and product The range will include Design tools (Microsoft Expression Studio with MSDN Subscription); Development test and demonstration (Visual Studio Professional; Microsoft Server Software, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office System 2007); production hosting (Hosting Servers, IT Operations Servers); and support resources (both technical and non-technical).

Commenting on the program, Suren G. Dutia, CEO, TiE Global, said, “Microsoft BizSpark helps remove many of the barriers of entry to the software development tools and technologies and market resources that are critical components of launching a viable business. We are committed to helping entrepreneurs and startups take full advantage of Microsoft BizSpark to transform their ideas into sustainable, dynamic businesses.” TiE is a global network partner for the program.

“Sudhir Sethi, Chairman and Managing Director of IDG Ventures said, “We are excited to be the first venture capital fund to partner with Microsoft for the BizSpark program, and expect to interact with more than 500 participants over the next few months. We look forward to providing BizSpark participants access to early stage funding, as well as business support though our strong keiretsu network”.

The program, which was recently launched globally, has already signed on about 70 Indian startups.