This document summarizes Microsoft's BizSpark program which provides resources and support for startups. It discusses how BizSpark helps startups succeed by providing software, support, and visibility. More than 45,000 companies in over 100 countries have joined BizSpark since 2008. Eligible startups can access development tools, server products, technical support, and discounts from hosting partners through the BizSpark program at no upfront cost. The document also outlines how startups can navigate Singapore's ecosystem through support from universities, government agencies, investors, incubators, accelerators, entrepreneur associations, and industry groups.

1. Microsoft BizSpark
Navigating the Singapore Startup Eco-system with BizSpark
Joyce Huang, BizSpark Program Manager, Microsoft Singapore

2. Hi, my name is Joyce
and I build communities
BizSpark Program Manager/ Founder Writer
Professional Cheerleader
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3. Microsoft BizSpark
Helping startups succeed
with all the right
Software, Support, & Visibility.
resources.

4. Why do you even need to know this?
No man is an island.

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

6. Access to the
software your
startup needs

7. Access to the
partners to
help you grow

8. How does it work?
Universities / Incubators / Investors
Government Agencies
Network Partners Sponsor Startups
Startups join BizSpark
Entrepreneur and Industry
Associations Hosters

9. Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem: IHLs
Supporting Innovation through:

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

11. Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem:
Entrepreneur and Industry Associations
Entrepreneurs and Industry Associations Technical User Groups

12. Navigating SG Startup Ecosystem:
What should I do with my big idea?
Join one of these Hang out here Read these blogs / lists
SGE.io
E27.sg
techinasia.com
thelist.sg
spiffy.sg

13. BizSpark in a slide
Eligibility Benefits
• Private Software Company (created • Full featured dev tools and MSDN premium subscriptions
or soon to be created)
• Unlimited production licenses of server products
• Less than 3 years
• Technical support
• Less than $1M in revenues
• No upfront costs, just a $100 fee to • Visibility
pay at graduation
• Support from the community
• Discount from hosters

14. BizSpark Launch Academy
BizSpark Launch Academy
academy.spiffy.sg

15. Sounds great!
Where do I sign up?
www.microsoft.com/bizspark
Ask me anything
a-johua@microsoft.com
@joycehliting