Disrupt Unlimited, the Brandix led start-up seed accelerator for the textiles, apparel and accessories sector, has partnered with Microsoft’s BizSpark initiative.
Microsoft BizSpark’s global program helps software start-ups succeed by giving them access to Microsoft software development tools, connecting them with key industry players including investors, and providing marketing visibility to help entrepreneurs starting a business.
This partnership paves the way for Microsoft to provide BizSpark to companies in the Disrupt Unlimited program and to provide the necessary training on Microsoft technologies to such start-ups.
BizSpark supports its member community worldwide with up to three years of free software, support and visibility and includes opportunities to publish and market their apps and free access to Windows Stores.
“BizSpark connects more than 100,000 start-ups and over 1,500 start-up organisations,” said Udena Wickremesooriya, Director of Disrupt Unlimited.
He added, “We are therefore delighted to promote BizSpark to the start-ups in our programme, because the value of its benefits and global perspective are immeasurable.”
Imran Vilcassim, Country Manager for Microsoft said, “BizSpark is an initiative that helps promote a vibrant start-up eco-system in the country that would help in promoting innovation and economic growth.
“We are delighted to partner with Disrupt Unlimited to take this initiative forward and extend this benefit to companies in Sri Lanka,” he observed.
Disrupt Unlimited runs a seed accelerator that seeks to inspire, mentor and fund start-ups with breakthrough, technology-driven solutions to disrupt products, practices, processes and business models in the apparel, textile and accessories sectors.
Among its roles are collaboration with industry partners, securing support of private partners, mentors, and advisers, development of ideas, building a network of investors, investing in start-ups, running seed accelerator programs and supporting start-ups through commercialisation. (AR)
