This is a new IBM program for early stage start-ups. As part of IBM's smarter planet vision, IBM is looking to team with entrepreneurs to solve enterprise clients biggest challenges. IBM Global Entrepreneur opens new doors and resources to entrepreneurs looking to bring the next big idea to market.

1. IBM Global Entrepreneur Building the Smarter Planet Ecosystem March 2010 http :// www . ibm . com / isv / startup /

3. Needs of Early Stage Startup Development Low cost Access to developer community Access to products, facilities and support Marketing and Sales Branding – credentials to differentiate Access to beta customers Establishing sales channels Mentoring and Networking Business plan Fundraising/due diligence Industry contacts

4. Program Benefits - Overview Product No charge software on-site or in the cloud Promotion Visibility as part of IBM’s smarter planet agenda People Unlimited access to technical enablement support from a project resource manager (PRM) Mentoring and networking through SmartCamp events and IBM Innovation Centers Access to IBM industry insights and education to better understand the enterprise customer

6. Online registration and ongoing community interaction http:// www.ibm.com/isv/startup /

10. Teaming with Entrepreneurs to Build a Smarter Planet

11. Program Benefits - Detail Product No charge software on premise For up to three years, access a variety of IBM software for development, test, and demonstration through the IBM Software Access Catalog. No charge software through the cloud IBM is teaming with Amazon Web Services and Novell to offer, for up to three years, access to DB2 Express Community editions and WebSphere sMash Amazon Machine Images for development, test, demonstration, and production. People Industry education and insights Understand enterprise customers and their industry issues through online education and industry white papers Project resource manager Get dedicated support from a project resource manager for one-to-one guidance and support through all stages of your project development. IBM will assign a manager to you when you participate in IBM Global Entrepreneur. SmartCamps for mentoring and networking Participate in these exclusive mentorship and networking events held around the world. Startups selected to take part in SmartCamp have the opportunity to meet and gain advice from venture capitalists, corporate executives, local investors, and serial entrepreneurs. Promotion IBM Global Entrepreneur directory Showcase the innovative solutions that you bring to the marketplace by adding your company to the IBM Global Entrepreneur directory. Visibility as part of the IBM smarter planet agenda Get exposure for your completed solutions to IBM executives who are responsible for the sales and marketing of smarter planet solutions to the marketplace.