Microsoft's bizspark program

I decided to try and use the program by Microsoft called Bizspark http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/. It's basically a way for you to get your name out there with your business idea. It's also an incentive to get your idea off the ground. Some of the great benefits you get by signing up are free access to Microsoft Development tools and free webspace to try out your asp.net ideas. There are some strings attached to signing up though:

1. You must pay Microsoft a $100 fee after three years.
2. You must not have had an operating business with your idea (startups only).
3. You must be in the business of developing software.
4. You must be private
5. You must have < 1M in annual revenue (not a problem in my case)

Also, you have to find a sponsor before you can enroll. If you are interested in enrolling you will be presented with a list of available businesses on the enrollment page willing to help sponsor along with their contact email address.

Check it out and Good Luck!