Sun Startup Essentials

One winner from each of the Bright Ideas and Cool Startups categories will get a Seed Hardware (1 server)

Winners will get the following:

• Access to Sun Labs at Bangalore to startups to Test / Benchmark / Port / Scale their applications
• Special offer on My SQL Enterprise
• Access to Engineering Team at Bangalore to help startups tackle the architecture level issues, scaling issues, and Infrastructure issues
• Access to Technology trainings through Webinars

Mentoring

Short listed teams will get access to the mentoring program to facilitate working relationship between entrants and venture capitalists, academics, or other professionals with relevant business expertise. In the past, mentors have assisted teams with writing the business plan and presenting ideas to potential investors. Best efforts are made to match teams with mentors whose industry experience and skills compliment those of the team and its business plan

Networking

TiE-ISB Connect 2008 provides a platform, together with important tools, resources and networking opportunities for Entrepreneurs, VCs and Mentors to assist all aspiring entrepreneurs in taking their first steps on their entrepreneurial journey