Successful young companies are built around innovative ideas and technologies-yet going to market requires the right resources, information and infrastructure. IBM can help.
IBM Venture Capital Group seeks to connect venture-backed portfolio companies to IBM programs that offer the resources and relationships to help grow and gain a competitive business advantage. IBM's PartnerWorld® and Global Entrepreneur Program are key resources for new and existing business partners who want to gain business insights, access technical resources and improve how to market and sell.
Partner Programs
IBM PartnerWorld
The Venture Capital Group works with selected venture-backed portfolio companies who are members of IBM PartnerWorld.
PartnerWorld is an award-winning global program that offers it's members resources to help guide, nourish, and build go-to market solutions, products and services. All support resources and relationships start with the IBM PartnerWorld program.
IBM Global Entrepreneur Program
IBM Global Entrepreneur Program is part of PartnerWorld and is designed for privately held, early stage start-up companies that have been in business for less than three years. IBM Global Entrepreneur provides special IBM benefits to help start-ups build, market and sell their product or service, and collaborate with others in the ecosystem.
Eligibility
- Privately held
- In business for less than 3 years
- Actively engaged in developing a software-based product or service
Benefits
- IBM software at no charge
- SmartCamps for mentoring and networking
- Industry education and insights
- Visibility as part of the IBM smarter planet agenda
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