BizSpark is an innovative new program that unites startups with global entrepreneurial and technology resource in one community, with a common goal of supporting and accelerating the success of a new generation of high-potential Startups. BizSpark is uniquely designed to help Startups engaged in software development to jump-start their business, by:

• Providing them with “express access” to Microsoft tools and technologies, for their immediate use in design, development, testing, demonstration, and hosted application production and deployment; and
• Connecting them with Network Partners and a united, global community of resources designed to support them.

The SLO .NET User Group is the local Network Partner for this exciting new program. If your company meets the following criteria:

• 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 3 years,
• Less than US $1 million in annual revenue,
• Headquarted in San Luis Obispo County or the Santa Maria area, and
• Willing to join and participate in the SLO .NET User Group

Your company is eligible for BizSpark sponsorship. BizSpark companies receive free licenses on the following Microsoft development products for a period of up to 3 years, at no initial charge. There is only a $100 program offering fee when the company exits the program.

Your company will receive design, development, testing and demonstrations rights with regard to:

• All the software included in the Visual Studio Team System Team Suite (VSTS) with Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Premium subscription
• Expression Studio (Version 2)
• VSTS Team Foundation Server (Standard Edition)

To find out more about this exciting program for Startups, contact the SLO .NET User Group at info@slodotnet.org for more information.