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Visit the Esri Startup Program Onboarding & Orientation Blog Series to learn more about the program, qualifications, benefits, technical and go-to-market expectations, along with patterns for success. The blog series provides detailed guidance to get started with the Esri Startup Program, covering the following topics: Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the content prior to applying, although most content is tailored to actively enrolled Esri Startup Partners. Learn more about the program here esri.com/startups. Not qualified? Explore the greater Esri Partner Network or purchase the software, content, or services you need from the Esri Store ... View more

Calling all Esri Partners and developers! We hope you’re planning to join us in Palm Springs for Esri’s annual Esri Partner Conference (EPC), March 7-9 th and Developer Summit (DevSummit), March 10-13, in Palm Springs, California.  EPC, is an exclusive meeting just for Esri's global partners and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology. EPC provides the environment to develop the strategies and skills to extend the value of your business, expand the power of geographic information, and deliver success. DevSummit is available for anyone to attend and is designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology from Esri. At DevSummit you will be able to test-drive no tech, gain training and learn, attend hundreds of user presentations and technical sessions sharing best practices, as well as take advantage of opportunities to get our technical questions answered by Esri staff.   Both events agendas are full of opportunities to network, collaborate, and get inspired!   Startup Zone - EPC EXPO: If you’re attending EPC, don’t miss the GIS Solutions Expo and Social, 2-7pm, on Monday, March 9! Within the expo is the Startup Zone hosted by the Esri Startup Program. This area features 4 emerging businesses who will be showcasing their innovative technology solutions across an array of industries from state & local government, commercial, public safety, and more. Check out the full exhibit and sponsor list.     Company Description Booth Number Airspace Link Airspace Link is an FAA-Certified Enterprise SaaS Platform. Managing Local Government Airspace for Drones. Z5 Earthcube Earthcube is a software house specialized in the application of AI/ML to GEOINT data. Our Military Intelligence solutions provide automated processing and abnormal activities identification. Z7 iSpatial Techno Solutions iSpatialTec designs and delivers GIS solutions leveraging Esri technologies to streamline business operations and Asset Management workflows for various industry verticals. iSpatialTec developed BrAeIn, a Geo.AI solution framework that transforms data into actionable intelligence using AI, Machine Learning, Location intelligence and IOT, providing timely and informed insights for Asset Condition assessment, outage management, 5G network planning, environmental monitoring, traffic management, safety & security surveillance. Z6 Spatial.ai The first social media-based lifestyle dataset for location analysis. Z4 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Area Sponsor: Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform offers over 175 services including compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning (MI), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT). Z2 Esri Startup Program Area Host: A global, free, up-to three-year program that supports early stage product focused emerging businesses with the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their applications. Qualifying startups receive software, training, co-marketing, and other opportunities to help them succeed. Z1   For those of you unfamiliar with the Esri Startup Program, is a global, up-to three-year program that gives product focused emerging businesses the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their applications. Qualifying startups receive online services, software, training and support, content, marketing, and other opportunities to help them succeed. Some additional EPC highlights you should take note of include the following: Pre-Summit Hands On-Training: A variety of workshops will provide the inside scoop on product innovations, advances in GIS technology, and more. Plenary Session: Listen to Jack Dangermond speak about Esri's vision for the future and how GIS is helping to reshape the world—creating exciting new opportunities for the partner community. Sessions: Join Esri subject matter experts at breakout sessions revolving around key industries, the latest ArcGIS platform release, and tried-and-true best practices from the Esri business development teams. Networking Socials: Reconnect with old friends and expand your network when you socialize with partners, distributors, and Esri teams.   Don't pass up this unique opportunity, join us for 2020 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) and Developer Summit (DevSummit) in Palm Springs, California! ... View more

Come visit the Startup Zone at 2020 FedGIS, an innovative area hosted by the Esri Startup Program. Meet emerging businesses with ArcGIS-ready product offerings, attend talks by entrepreneurs, and get access to startup experts for 1:1 questions. Startup Talks & Booths: Meet and hear from leading startup companies working across an array of markets. Their focused solutions are built to help you meet your mission and save resources. Ask an Expert: No appointment necessary. You’ve got questions, about the program, partnering with Esri, or developer tools, the Esri Startup team will be there to provide the answers. Expo Hours: Tuesday 12 th : 12:30pm - 6:30pm Wednesday 13 th : 10:30am - 5:15pm Join this passionate community and learn how they are leveraging ArcGIS and how their solutions can benefit you, or check out the agenda here. ... View more

We're just a few weeks away from the world’s premier GIS Conference, #EsriUC! Make sure to find time to visit the Esri Startup Zone featuring innovative Esri emerging partners exhibiting & demoing their groundbreaking applications. Get the full exhibitor list and demo schedule for the zone here: http://p.ctx.ly/r/9ftt  ... View more

Esri is preparing for our annual Esri Partner Conference (EPC) and Developer Summit (DevSummit) in Palm Springs, California. These are two events held at the same location, March 2-4 and 5-8, 2019. The Esri Partner Conference is an exclusive yearly meeting of Esri's global partners and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology. EPC provides the environment to develop the strategies and skills to extend the value of your business, expand the power of geographic information, and deliver success. Esri Developer Summit is available for anyone to attend and is designed to show you how to build cutting-edge apps using advanced mapping technology from Esri. At DevSummit you will be able to test-drive no tech, gain training and learn, attend hundreds of user presentations and technical sessions sharing best practices, as well as take advantage of opportunities to get our technical questions answered by Esri staff. Both event's agendas are full of opportunities to network, collaborate, and get inspired. If you’re attending EPC, don’t miss the GIS Solutions Expo and Social, 2-7pm, on Monday, March 4, featuring Esri’s global partners who are solving some of the world's toughest geospatial problems by developing high-caliber solutions, services, content and hardware with the ArcGIS platform. Within the expo is the Emerging Business Zone hosted by the Esri Startup Program. This area features 6 emerging businesses who will be showcasing their innovative technology solutions across an array of industries from public safety, commercial, government, transportation, and more. Check out the full exhibit list.   We encourage you to learn more and connect with Esri’s Emerging Businesses via the list below: Company Description Booth iSpatial Techno Solutions iSpatial Techno Solutions provides smart solution frameworks that delivers the value proposition to our clients in the area of Location-based Geo Enabled solutions (GIS- 3D and 2D), Web/Mobility solutions, AI and Business Analytics. Z2 Verdant Web Technologies Verdant's Software-as-a-Service platform assists multi-facility organizations in managing both existing and historical hazardous building materials, such as Asbestos and Lead, by building and area through a collection of discipline-specific modules. Z3 Bluefield GIS Markup any web map using our simple stencil and pencils. Your field notes are instantly available for collaboration using your ArcGIS Online Named User account. Simple. Because the job isn't. Z4 indoo.rs GmbH indoo.rs is a leading provider of professional real-time Indoor Positioning and Navigation solutions for mobile apps. These are used across various industries ranging from healthcare and transport to corporate campuses, event locations and many more. Z5 SafeGraph The Source of Truth for Physical Places Unlock innovation with the most accurate dataset of US commercial places-of-interest, their geometries, and their visitors. Z6 Orbital Insight Orbital Insight develops geospatial data analytics to help its clients unlock societal & economic trends at a global scale. Using AI technologies, we process and transform this data to enable businesses, governments, and NGOs to make better decisions. Z7   For those of you unfamiliar with the Esri Startup Program, the global program gives emerging businesses the tools to build mapping and location analytics capabilities into their products. Qualifying startups receive online services, software, training and support, content, and other opportunities to help them succeed. As part of the program offering, members have access to participate at Esri events such as the EPC, DevSummit, Esri UC, and more. Some additional EPC highlights you should take note of include the following: Preconference Workshops: A variety of pre-conference workshops will provide the inside scoop on product innovations, advances in GIS technology, and more. Plenary Session: Listen to Jack Dangermond speak about Esri's vision for the future and how GIS is helping to reshape the world—creating exciting new opportunities for the partner community. Sessions: Join Esri subject matter experts at breakout sessions revolving around key industries, the latest ArcGIS platform release, and tried-and-true best practices from the Esri business development teams. Networking Socials: Reconnect with old friends and expand your network when you socialize with partners, distributors, and Esri teams. Don't pass up this unique opportunity to inspire your peers and be a thought leader in the partner community. Join us at the 2019 Esri Partner Conference (EPC) and Developer Summit (DevSummit) in Palm Springs, California!  ... View more

5 Emerging Businesses Hit the Road for the 2019 Esri Federal GIS Conference (#FedGIS), Jan 29-30 in Washington, DC. Amongst them Vricon, Meemim, Geollect Limited, Data Intelligence Technologies, Inc., FlameMapper, GroundVu and more. https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/product/announcements/5-emerging-businesses-hit-the-road-for-the-2019-esri-federal-gis-conference/   We hope to see you there! ... View more

Connect with startups Nov 5-8th at Esri GeoConX utilities and telecom conference which will showcase disruptive technology helping users prepare for the future. Learn more: http://bit.ly/geoconx18 ... View more

Check out the latest GIS Professional Magazine article featuring Emerging Partner, Argis Solutions, The Augmented Reality Solution That's Saving The Energy Industry Time and Money, http://bit.ly/2MKCchk.    Stay tuned for more or checkout our past features:  April 2018: Spatial Analytics Helps Businesses Identify Risky Locations Before It Costs Them – CONIAS, http://bit.ly/coniasgisprof   December 2017: Digital Transformation in Emergency Response Management, D4H, http://bit.ly/d4h-ep   October 2017: Mobile app makes urban mapping fast, easy and cheap – Mapillary, http://bit.ly/2z1pLd3 August 2017: The Employee-Monitoring Solution Transforming the Modern Workplace – Antris, http://bit.ly/2vT2wRh June 2017: Advanced Analytics Solves the Solar Power Conundrum – PowerScout, http://bit.ly/2eIQ3b7 Feb 2017: Politics is all about location – Quorum, http://bit.ly/2o6kXej Dec 2016: Powering Modern Utilities with Social Media – DataCapable, http://bit.ly/2oJL4uK ... View more

Public Safety Webinar Series: Stay on top of trends, technical advancements, and best practices related to GIS in public safety with our free webinars. The Esri Public Safety Webinar Series highlights subjects relevant to your organization's missions, workflows, and operations, www.esri.com/pswebinar. Next Free Webinar: 3D GIS for Improved Event Response - Emergency Call Taking & Dispatch. Join Esri & GroundVu Wednesday, May 16, 9:00 am-10:00 am (PDT). Register Today: http://bit.ly/webinarmay16 ... View more

In a few days over 4,500 professionals gather at the 2018 Esri Federal GIS Conference (#FedGIS), March 20-21, in DC. Be sure to connect with the innovative Emerging Businesses in the Startup Zone on the EXPO floor at FedGIS: Learn more.  ... View more

Learn about the innovative Esri Emerging Partners exhibiting at the Esri Partner Conference (#EPC), March 3-5, in Palm Springs, CA. Don't forget to also join us for #DevSummit at the same location, March 6-9th! Learn more: http://bit.ly/startupsepc18  You can find these partners in the Startup Zone in the #GIS Solutions Expo and Social, 2-7pm, on Monday which is hosted by the Esri #Startup Program. This area features 10 emerging businesses showcasing their innovative technology solutions across an array of industries from public safety, commercial, government, transportation and more. Not familiar with EPC? The #EsriPartnerConference is a yearly meeting place of Esri’s global partners and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology. The conference provides the environment to develop the strategies and skills to extend the value of your business, expand the power of geographic information, and deliver success. ... View more

This blog follows Acceptance & Onboarding & Access Your Software in the Orientation Series Access Startup Partner Benefits One of the benefits of the Esri Startup Program is becoming a Startup Partner within the Esri Partner Network (EPN). As part of the EPN, you will have access to a variety of startup partner benefits and a community of like-minded organizations, a world-class platform on which to develop your products and services, and, most importantly, a solid partnership for sharing best practices and resources to ensure success.  As a partner, remember to maintain your company information, stay engaged with this community, take advantage of your exclusive access to resources provided. We look forward to supporting you in the development of your solution built with the ArcGIS system. We’re excited for you to be a part of this global community and we hope upon your completion of the Esri Startup Program you’ll continue to remain a Partner with Esri advancing to our EPN Member or Gold Programs. Getting Started as a Startup Partner:  Partner Community Access & Exclusive Resources Login to get started with the Partner Community: partnercommunity.esri.com/login. In the Partner Community, you can invite staff to access exclusive partner benefits, resources, applications for specialty designations, and Selling Program Sales Authorizations for OEM/Subliscensing and Reselling, along with collaboration tools, like Chatter to network and connect other partners, Esri, and Esri distributors. It is also where you manage your partner-related information, manage staff access, Partner Directory listing, and more. Step 1: Add Key Staff & Update Your Company Directory Listing Esri's Partner Community is a private portal and your primary website for working with Esri as a partner. We recommend inviting key staff to the community as soon as possible. If you have any trouble or questions, please contact [email protected] for help. My Company: Invite & Manage Staff My Company the go-to-place for details that are unique to your account. Find your Partner Manager, customer number, renewal date, and address. Contacts section allows you to Add, Edit, or Inactivate contacts that no longer need to be listed. Partner Directory To get started, in the Partner Community visit My Organization-> Partner Directory to populate and make your company and solutions discoverable in Esri's global public-facing Find a Partner Directory. The Partner Directory is a key resource for generating leads as well as gaining credibility with Esri staff. Note, Startup Partners directory listing is hidden until the Esri partner manager has confirmed that there is a demonstrable ArcGIS integration and validated you’re prepared to go-to-market.  It is important to notify the Esri Startup Team [email protected] when nearing completion of integration with the Esri ArcGIS Platform, to kick off strategic steps for success outlined on Patterns for Success. Populate your partner directory listing within the secure Partner Community The output of this content will appear in your external directory listing upon approval, see Ecobot example:   Step 2: Access Resources In the Partner Community, you can access exclusive partner benefits, resources, application forms, events, webinars, and more. Here are a few recommendations to explore.  Helpful Guides & Resources within the Partner Community Getting Started Program Resources  Esri Branding and Emblems for Partners (Icon Assets, Guides) EPN Startup Program Emblems Vertical and Horizontal for download under My Resources Partner Guides (Branding, Chatter, Directory, and more) Key Areas to Navigate Include: Name (top right) -> My Company: Contacts Details My Organization: Partner Directory My Resources Partner Plan Get Involved: Events & Webinars Chatter Take Action: Specialties ArcGIS Marketplace - Become a Provider Sales Authorization Need Help? Contact Us Partner-related questions like access to Community, company name changes email, Partner Resources [email protected]. For Esri Tech Support Services visit, support.esri.com. Esri Startup Program questions or general inquiries email, [email protected], or your dedicated partner manager.  Note, we have a variety of international Esri Distributor Startup Program representatives who will support you in your local region. We will provide you introductions to these supporting staff if you’re not already in contact with them. Remember to Familiarize Yourself with Key Esri Access Points: Partner Community: your primary portal for working with Esri as a partner. A self-service business platform to access partner benefits, resources, and collaboration tools. Along with key applications to support go-to-market and sales enablement efforts with Esri (Marketplace, Specialties, Sales Authorizations). My Esri: your access point to access and manage user's permissions for software licenses and subscriptions, technical support incidents, training, Esri events, as well as to download software updates, maintain related account information, and more. Training: as an Esri Startup Partner you have access to unlimited complimentary self-paced e-learning managed through your My Esri organization. Engage with the Esri Startup Community Follow @EsriStartups Twitter  Connect with Startups through the EPN Partner Directory search Explore our Developer Community: developer.arcgis.com Access hundreds of open source projects on GitHub: github.io   Next Blog in Series: Patterns for Success, return: Orientation Series Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access Startup/EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment ... View more

Over 750 hackers worked to build an app in less than 20 hours at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017. Esri provided over 100 teams with our free ArcGIS Developer Subscriptions and credits to catalyze ideas involving maps, authoritative data, imagery, visualization and analysis tools, and more. Developers could use our APIs and SDKs across mobile, web, and desktop to turn these ideas into apps (or at least prototypes, time was tight). In addition, we offered a $5,000 valued prize of cash and software for the best use of Esri technology. Learn more about our winner and the disruptive applications built using Esri's mapping and developer tools in their apps: http://bit.ly/tcdisruptsf17 ... View more