http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/Default.aspx
To me, the tools at reduced costs would be more beneficial for a startup
company.
Especially since bizspark is open to anybody (pretty much) as opposed to the
4-5 winners in the amazon contest.
Luckily, it does not look like they are mutually exclusive.
"HillBilly" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> What does Microsoft offer in this regard? Damn, I might have to be the
> first blogger that aggregates developer competitions or is it out there
> already?
>
> http://aws.amazon.com/startupchallenge/