TechSparks 2010 marches to identify the High Potential Technology Innovations in India

by deep on July 15th, 2010 2

In association with Microsoft BizSpark and CNBC TV18 Young Turks, YourStory presents TechSparks 2010. The event will show case the top innovative product companies on the 13th August 2010 at Bangalore. YourStory.in is the online platform only for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

According to YourStory, TechSparks 2010 was conceived to bring to light the Indian companies that are taking shape to deliver and take the product tech to the next stage in India. Supporting the cause is the legendary global software giant Microsoft.

The initiation of the event is to encourage and support the tech start-ups into the field of product development which uses high-end technologies, as such of Microsoft, to build their products and services. The event also hopes to support IP start-ups whose technologies requires to be protected by the laws of Intellectual Property.

The basic criteria for entering into the competition is to have a product which has a potential to scale and grow. It should be Product/IP start-ups which are using Microsoft technologies and the focused area are software products, mobile products, cloud computing and Web 2.0.

Criteria for Selection:-
1. Product/IP start-up (with defensible technologies), which are leveraging Microsoft technologies to create impact in the marketplace
2. Viability of the start-up (market opportunity, competition, business model and host of other characteristics unique to a start-up)
3. The disruptive role the start-up plays in the IT landscape and the unique value proposition it provides to various stakeholders

The event promises to help the start-ups reach out to investment agencies, venture capitalists, media and corporates.

You can find more details here : http://www.yourstory.in/techsparks/

The winner will be recognized by Microsoft BizSpark:

• Top 5 selected startups will participate in an “Incubation Week” at the IDC that focuses on software products, mobile products, cloud computing, Web 2.0.
• Media exposure in India’s leading business channel, CNBC TV18 Young Turks programme and various other publications.
• Finalists win E72 handsets from Nokia.
• The selected startups will have an opportunity of incubation and mentorship by CIIE, IIM Ahmedabad.
• Rediff.com will showcase promising startups in their popular Get Ahead section, adding to the visibility and reach of the finalists.
• SEO and Online Marketing Support worth 20,000 by ClearPath Technology.
• Mentoring support by all the esteemed VC partners listed.
• Financial advisory and business mentoring by Black Diamond PE Advisors
• Legal consultation and support by Khare Legal Chambers
• One year of web hosting to top winners by SpeedHost

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