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The Esri Startup & GeoDev teams provided a developer tailored three-part Esri HackerLab webinar series; Data, Design, and Develop. The three webinars were delivered in an interactive format, where attendees learn how easy it is to build map apps on the ArcGIS platform. Below, you can view each recording. Each session is designed as a building block for you to put together. Together the entire series will help you understand how to build applications using geospatial technology. Completing all three sessions is highly encouraged. In these sessions, Data illustrates how to import data quickly, geo-enable data, and perform advanced spatial analyses in the cloud Design helps you learn how to style maps and layers and prepare them for use in map apps Develop focuses how to build different web map applications using templates, builders and ArcGIS JS APIs You can find the GeoDev Hackerlab tutorials here: https://github.com/Esri/geodev-hackerlabs and watch the recordings included below while running through the three-part exercises at your own pace. Note, running through some of these exercises may use credits against your ArcGIS for Developer plan or ArcGIS Online subscription. Here's how to get started: Login with an existing or sign up for a free ArcGIS Developer subscription. Your subscription allows you to download software, register apps, import data, create new services, store maps, perform spatial analysis and more. If you already have an or ArcGIS Online Organizational subscription you can use that too, but please note that free public accounts will not work. Start the labs - You can complete the labs in order or just pick and choose the ones you want to do. It will be easiest to use the data provided (Portland open data), but you feel free to substitute with your own data and augment the steps where necessary. Share your work - This is 100% optional, but as you are going through, feel free to share your work with others in this ArcGIS Online group! View the recordings: Data – Part 1: View the Recording This data-centric session will have a special focus on data for applications. Learn to search, find, connect to, import, edit, collect, convert, perform analyses, and host datasets and web services. Design – Part 2: View the Recording This design-centric session will assist you to create web maps tailored to the needs of your end users using layer selection, thematic rendering, popups, and more. Develop – Part 3: View the Recording This develop centric session will educate you on building customized apps with or without code, using web app templates, app builders, the ArcGIS API for JavaScript along with other web libraries and tools. Whether you are a novice or advanced, we hope you enjoy learning how to build maps and apps for the web, using ArcGIS and other technologies. The tutorials let you choose your own learning path. If you need assistance, check out our documentation or contact Esri Technical Support, support.esri.com. Esri Startup & GeoDev Team ... View more

Hear about the Esri experience at LAUNCH Hackathon and Festival, educating hackers on Esri developer tools and helping startup companies innovate using a full set of advanced mapping tools. http://arcg.is/1MmPZZ3 ... View more

Enrich your Retail Sales Funnel with Hybrid Analytics | 2-3PM (EST)  |  Thursday, March 3rd For a long time now, retail store owners have been using in-store analytics to optimize their operations and grow their competitive advantage. Many competitive retailers today use technology in their stores to collect information like door counts and sales numbers. But, in the ever-evolving retail landscape, it’s not enough just to collect data inside your store. What’s happening outside your store can often be more important. That’s where the customer’s journey starts—or doesn’t start—after all. Ben Severance, a retail solutions expert at Placemeter, will take you through the competitive advantages of enriching indoor data with outdoor measurement, and how to empower your stores with the latest in hybrid analytics. Register: http://get.placemeter.com/retail-webinar/?utm_source=existing_contacts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LG-RE-WB-1602-RetailBen#1 ... View more

The Esri Startup Zone (SUZ) is a unique area hosted by the Esri Startup Program, featuring the work of emerging businesses working in emerging markets. These companies have integrated ArcGIS within their products to improve workflows, deliver better services, and meet current mandates. You can benefit from their knowledge and experience as you interact with CEO’s, technical leads, developers, and a wide range of specialists who will present their innovative solutions and showcase their many projects. Join this passionate community and learn how they are leveraging GIS for their business and how it can benefit you, esri.com/fedgis. Special Events to Meet the Startups: Wednesday, February 24, EXPO 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm Thursday, February 25, EXPO 10:45 am – 4:00 pm Networking Reception at the Smithsonian National Museum: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Startup Zone Exhibitors: Startup Zone Exhibitors:  Alphabetically, with industry focus Company Industry Description Booth DataCapable Electric/Gas Utility & Telecommunication DataCapable: Social Data Meets Mapping Technologies - Interact with the digital customer over SMS, MMS, Social, and Real Time Video. Z3 FireWhat, Inc Public Safety/Emergency Management/Fire FireWhat, Inc. is a GIS and technology development company that deploys mobile GIS trailers to disasters, develops web GIS tools for agriculture and water organizations, and publishes the premiere wildfire data feeds in the US. Z6 Mapillary Location-based Services Mapillary is a street view alternative which uses computer vision to instantly turn photos taken with any device into 3D maps. With mobile phones and consumer-grade cameras, government agencies can create virtual landscapes to manage assets, infrastructure, and environmental data. With automated detection tools, our platform can extract and measure objects (e.g., traffic signs) for GIS use. Mapillary is ideal for projects which require recent coverage and frequent updates in transportation, forestry, disaster relief, environmental protection and more. Z4 Snaptrends Defense/Intelligence Snaptrends location-based social media monitoring software empowers organizations to visualize social conversations by capturing and analyzing social media content in any specified geographic location automatically so finding what matters is simple. Z2 Transit Labs Transportation/Fleet Management Transit Labs is a transportation analytics startup moving people and goods faster and cheaper. We provide comprehensive data acquisition and analytics across modes of transportation to optimize transportation. Z5 UtiliSync Public Works & Water/Wastewater/ Stormwater UtiliSync is a mobile app that attaches forms to your GIS data. Complete inspection and asset management forms 75% faster! Z8 what3words Location-based Services what3words enables easier addressing in ArcGIS. Everyone, everything & everywhere now has a simple address. Z1 Startup Zone Demo Theater Schedule: Wednesday, February 24 Time Company Presentation Title Presentation Description 1:00 pm–1:30 pm DataCapable A Social Nation: Geo-Intelligence from Social Data Social data provides contextual awareness of events impacting our nation; energy, security, weather, economic, and public health. Learn how DataCapable is empowering customers with non-traditional data, combined with the power of Esri. 2:00 pm–2:30 pm Mapillary Bring GIS Data to Life with 3D Maps from Photos Capturing ground-level visuals from road quality to park infrastructure can be an expensive and protracted process. Learn how a new approach transforms photos from mobile phones into 3D maps for GIS work in transportation, forestry, and disaster relief. 3:00 pm–3:30 pm what3words what3words - 3 Words to Address the World The world is poorly addressed; this is frustrating and costly in developed nations and in developing nations it can be life-threatening. what3words is a unique combination of 3 words that identifies a 3mx3m square, anywhere on the planet - we explore how GIS professionals around the world are using 3 word addressing to improve user experience, grow their businesses and save lives. 4:00 pm–4:30 pm Snaptrends Advancing GIS Through Social Media Intelligence For years, GIS has been essential for understanding spatial and geographical data. This presentation will focus on how Snaptrends enhances GIS data with social media intelligence to help you visualize, interpret, and act on this vital information. Thursday, February 25 Time Company Presentation Title Presentation Description 11:30 am–noon FireWhat, Inc The 2015 Wildfire Season, UAV’s, Wildfires, and Real Time Tracking The 2015 wildfire season will be remembered for the rapid and destructive fires across the western US burning over 9,400,000 acres. This past summer, FireWhat was fortunate to introduce real time two way GPS based tracking of firefighters, UAV Imagery by use of full motion video, and ArcGIS Online in a hostile firefight!  Come join conversation and see the latest in Wildfire Response. 1:00 pm–1:30 pm UtiliSync How to Leverage Your GIS to Complete Forms on Mobile Devices It is time consuming to fill out paper forms, and they are often not completed or filed correctly. Come learn how you can leverage your GIS system to complete forms (inspection, maintenance, etc.) on mobile devices using an exciting new app - UtiliSync! 2:00 pm–2:30 pm Transit Labs A Quest to Perfect Map-Driven Data Intelligence Open data is unleashing opportunities throughout government and across the private sector. We know this data can be leveraged to optimize industry performance - but how do we get there?  In this interactive session, we will dive into utilizing data to create the ideal map. Engage with our Online Community: Twitter: @EsriStartups Instagram: @EsriStartups GeoNet: geonet.esri.com/groups/esristartups  Learn More or Apply to the Esri Startup Program: esri.com/startups Interested in coordinating a meeting, questions? Contact: startups@esri.com ... View more

Esri Startup Program is pleased to announce the release of the January 2016 edition of the #EsriStartups​ Newsletter. You can view and share the newsletter here: http://arcg.is/1PBJLj1. Sign up for our #EsriStartups Newsletter: arcg.is/1KKY3eV Preview archives: November 2015 September 2015 ... View more

The Esri Startup Program delivers the critical tools startups need to succeed in today’s volatile business environment. If people can analyze geographic patterns and relationships using ArcGIS, they can create more robust products and platforms for their customers. - JACK DANGERMOND, ESRI PRESIDENT & FOUNDER - esri.com/startups ... View more

This blog follows Patterns for Success in the Orientation Series Esri Startup Program ArcGIS Technical Alignment (How to Best Partner with Esri as a Startup Partner) ArcGIS alignment is a topic that includes a set of core business objectives that keep Esri teams, partner teams, and customers all moving in the same direction, together.  It’s a major focus area within Esri’s Starrup Program and Partner Network (EPN) because it casts a vision about our company’s product road map with our business / licensing strategies so that business partners know the direction Esri is heading. It's key for Esri and Esri Partners to be aligned and work together to keep commitments that we are making to our customers. Plus the following characteristics are where real business value is delivered to the markets.  ArcGIS Alignment Characteristics The first three points are critical to being an 'aligned partner' and will help our partners maximize channel development with Esri. To understand deployment and licensing for 3rd party  revenue bearing apps, review our developer licensing FAQ and Application Implementation Strategy Resources: Esri ArcGIS: ArcGIS as a system of record—store and maintain all geographic information within the geodatabase and support Esri Web Maps or Hosted Layers stored in ArcGIS - allowing access to many different applications, ease of development, and easy sharing across the entire ArcGIS system. Learn more about how to work with data services  -  we encourage Esri partners to store all of their geographic / location data within ArcGIS. PaaS: Leverage Esri's ArcGIS Developer SDKs/APIs and ArcGIS Location Platform of market-leading location services as a platform as a service (PaaS) pay-as-you-go consumption pricing model. Use an ArcGIS authentication workflow to secure access to your offering from an API Key and/or user authentication. Integrate location into your apps and business systems with the most comprehensive and high-quality set of location services, data, and mapping tools available.  SaaS: Co-sell or Subliscnese Esri technology and deploy using ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise by leveraging ArcGIS User Types for every person that will access your solution (see user types, roles, and privlidges). Authenticate by using ArcGIS User Types allowing either existing Esri customers to sign in with their own ArcGIS account, purchase ArcGIS users themselves (co-sell), or for non-Esri customers, explore the possibility of OEMing ArcGIS user types managed by the partner by sublicensing ArcGIS users, configurable apps, or specific ArcGIS technology offerings through a negotiated fee from a supported selling program (requires approval). These are additional characteristics that are important to Esri as well, see Application Implementation Strategy: Connect to ArcGIS with other systems, platforms, and data sources. This means going beyond surfacing maps and layers in these systems. It’s just as important to invent new tools that bring data back into ArcGIS. You can use Esri-supported open standard and interoperability formats for example, ArcGIS Developer APIs and SDKs, or Esri products like ArcGIS Pro...see esri.github.io  Create and register an array of useful information products (using web maps) easily discovered in the Portal. Review our developer licensing FAQ. Adopt a configure-first philosophy, configuring COTS apps, when possible, to deliver the capabilities your end-users need. Use this configuration to quickly get feedback on proposed workflows, interfaces or experiences. Enable every employee and contractor to easily discover, use, make, and share maps from any device, anywhere, any time. Ensure customer success by providing ongoing, routine assistance starting with initial operating capabilities, guidance and advice, and ongoing technical support. Our core sales teams deliver immediate value to Esri customers by supporting their existing investment in Esri technology. When appropriate, they work with aligned partners to extend the core offerings through focused partner apps, solutions, and content that work seamlessly with Esri software, preferably via a co-sell approach requiring ArcGIS user type authentication or deployment directly into the customer's ArcGIS system. One key to success in partnering with Esri is having champions inside an industry sector / vertical. Once alignment is achieved, a wide array of marketing and sales enablement activities typically happen. It's all about finding that win/win/win alignment for the customer, the partner, and Esri. With these characteristics in place, the goal is to always stay deeply committed to customers and drive innovation in ways that will bring customers positive experiences and returns on their technology investments – both partner products and core Esri products. In sharing these objectives, we invite the entire partner network and developer community to always build solutions in line with these characteristics and objectives and stay committed to customers by helping them be successful. Learn more about Esri's ArcGIS Architecture Practices for Success To ensure that Esri partners have the best solution architecture in place to support partner alignment, product/market fit, and the best solution architecture patterns, we recommend speaking to an Esri solution engineer or Esri or partner professional services resource. Always stay up to date on the latest Esri ArcGIS system information here: esri.com/software/arcgis & ArcGIS for Developers.   Blog Return: Patterns for Success. Restart: Orientation Blog Series. Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment ... View more

This blog follows Program Benefits in the Orientation Series Startup Program Acceptance & Onboarding Within this acceptance onboarding series, we cover the following essential ‘getting started’ steps to access your software and partner benefits to ensure success. If you’re reading this it means you’ve most likely been accepted into the Esri Startup Program, it's time to get started, congratulations! You will have received your three official emails, (1) Welcome to the Program, (2) Software Order, (3) ArcGIS Online Activation. Please save these e-mails.   This process can take a few hours, PLEASE take the time to follow these steps carefully.  Get Started: Step 1: Access Your Software Step 2: Access EPN Startup Partner Benefits   Need Help? Contact Us If you have any questions on the following please reach out to: Technical Support: Your company has access to unlimited standard technical support. Please, always begin with this skilled team for software and license inquiries and issues such as login, activation, admin troubleshooting. Esri Startup Team (startups@esri.com): Inquires on the startup program, or more in-depth questions requiring guidance. Esri Partner Resources Team (partnerresourcecenter@esri.com): Issues accessing Partner Community Portal and partner benefits. Note, we have a variety of international Esri Distributor Startup Program representatives who will support you in your local region. Important Access Points: Learn the Esri systems you will interact with critical to your success - sign-in with your ArcGIS login, gain permissions through your customer number, and by linking accounts and subscriptions. Software & Administration: My Esri: Start here! Connect to your Esri Customer #, For your admin(s) and technical POCs. A destination for software downloads and authorization numbers to install and activate your software licenses and admin your organizations relationship with Esri. Manage user permissions for tech support, training, orders/purchasing, activation & case management reporting, and other important access points for your team. location.arcgis.com: Sign up for a free ArcGIS Location Platform Account and enable pay-as-you-go-pricing to leverage ArcGIS Location Platform services via API Key or register your applications via your dashboard to get started. Access Esri Developer resources to build your offering. ArcGIS.com: Esri's commercial SaaS, ArcGIS Online accessed via user type account and credits. Note this is different to My Esri, individual user type members need to be added, invited, and managed in the organizational subscription. Members of the organization can create and share maps, apps, and other content; explore data; and publish data as hosted web layers. (Note, ArcGIS Enterprises also supports per-user type  licensing model, if  you would like to license this in your deployment contact your partner manager for more information) You can link/enable access to your ArcGIS Account username by linking your subscription to your My Esri Access if My Esri is connected with your customer number.  Partner Benefits: Partner Community Portal: Your primary destination for working with Esri as a partner. Access exclusive self-service technical, sales, and marketing resources, develop a partner plan, apply for Marketplace, Specialties, and special licensing opportunities. Get the latest confidential messaging from Esri, and collaborate with like minded partners and Esri staff from around the world. Startup Program - Onboarding Blog Resources (Esri Community): Reference important startup program specific resources in this group's blog, such as program benefits, onboarding, and more.   Return: Program Benefits. Next: Access Your Software.  Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment ... View more

This is the first blog in the Orientation Series, the next blog is Acceptance & Onboarding. Esri Startup Program Benefits The Esri Startup Program provides no-cost, up-to three-years software, training, technical support, event passes, and other partnership opportunities for startups to build location and mapping into their product. Benefits are outlined in the Startup Software Package and EPN Program Policies & Supplemental Startup Policies tailored to enable your company to learn how to cost-effectively integrate ArcGIS technology for enterprise product offering to fulfill your company mission. Upon completion of an Esri-integrated minimum viable product (MVP), a variety of partner co-marketing and sales enablement opportunities will become available. Esri does not support the co-development of your application. These self-help resources empower your company to lead development, go-to-market efforts, and maintain your solution, either on your own or via consultancy support. Learn more about the startup benefits package below! Software & Online Services: In order to support the rapid design, development, testing, and commercialization of your application, startup partners are provided with a robust benefits package that grants access to various no-cost software licenses and subscriptions. As of August 1, 2024 - Current Startup Benefits Package Includes: NEW Startup Package (Aug 1, 2024, Issued Upon Acceptance or Annual Renewal) OLD Startup Package (Applies to startups accepted before July 31, 2024, and existing partner software converts to the new package upon annual renewal in the Startup Program) Startup Software Package grants access to various software licenses and subscriptions. Highlighted foundational software includes:   Development/Testing and Demo/Marketing Use - Approval Required Commercial Use Deployment: One ArcGIS Online Subscription includes user types and 5,000 Credits. ArcGIS Pro - Provision via ArcGIS Online User Types (See Matrix) ArcGIS Location Platform (PaaS) - API Key: Sign up for a free ArcGIS Developer Account to enable pay-as-you-go consumption pricing for commercial use of location services and manage app registrations via the developer dashboard. Quickly geo-enable your apps using Esri's online services and SDKs or develop in the API of your choice and deploy on any device. Upon Request - Additional Licenses: Development & Testing Use Liscesnes: Additonal licenses to Dev/Test on an individual basis or through the ArcGIS Developer Bundle (such as ArcGIS Enterprise/Extensions (Sales Auth required)). Contact your partner manager to inquire about purchasing or obtaining the development software your company requires to deploy your production offering using the ArcGIS products and capabilities you require.  Demonstration and Marketing Use Licenses: A variety of licenses may be extended to support demo, marketing, training, or evaluation of Esri software. 'Upon Request' software may be requested via your partner manager who will provide instructions on submitting a request through the Partner Community - Case, if approved, issued by customer support to your My Esri account associated with your customer number.  Technical Support, Training, & Professional Services: We enable you with an entire suite of training and support options, giving you access to our detailed knowledge base, documentation, blogs, forums, and more. Our ArcGIS experts can answer your questions and provide assistance to help you build your apps. Support: Standard Esri Technical Support: Granted with the software and services in the program to assist with licensing and registration, bugs, login/permissions, and other questions. Take advantage of our knowledge base on the latest releases, whitepapers, and more. Visit, support.esri.com for contact details, support analysts are available to help you. If international, please contact your local distributor support.  Esri Partner Community: Access exclusive self-help resources and webinars covering technical integration and licensing patterns along with co-marketing opportunities in our partner-only portal. Partner Manager, Startup Team, or Local Esri Distributor: While we cannot commit to helping you with your development efforts if you gather very specific requirements surrounding your development and go-to-marketing needs we may be able to provide some technical and sales enablement guidance. Please inquire with your partner manager or startups@esri.com.   Training: Training is essential for you to jump-start your productivity. As part of the program, you are provided with unlimited free E-learning courses giving you the flexibility to learn when you want, from where you want. In addition, Esri provides a variety of in-depth documentation, active technical forums, useful videos, informative blogs, and more. Discounted opportunities may be outlined in the EPN Program Policies. Consulting Services: Esri Professional Services and Esri partner consulting businesses support both customers and partners in effectively implementing and applying ArcGIS software. A range of consulting is available to assist in designing inventive enterprise GIS solutions to meet your business goals. Community & Co-Marketing: We support you with a variety of opportunities to help you grow. Leverage and participate in an extensive community of experienced entrepreneurs, partners, developers, and GIS thought leaders. As part of the program, you get access to the following benefits: Inclusion in the Esri Partner Network as a Startup Partner. Access to exclusive partner resources in the Partner Community. Exclusive use of the official custom emblem for Startup Program Partners. Company listing in Esri's global Find a Partner Directory search. Sell your offering through Esri's global app store ArcGIS Marketplace as a partner with a qualified listing. Events: Two complimentary registration passes to each of the following premier Esri Events (See blog for details & how to register, Event Benefits for Esri Startup Program Partners): Qty 1: Esri Developer Summit (DevSummit), 3,000+ GIS enthusiasts, over 300 technical sessions covering the latest for building applications for web, desktop, and native environments. Qty 1: Esri Partner Conference (EPC), the exclusive annual meeting only for Esri's global partners and distributors who are reshaping the world through the application of geospatial technology. Qty 2: Esri User Conference (Esri UC), the world’s biggest GIS event, over 18,000 GIS professionals and developers, covering content on how to implement and use the technology across hundreds of thousands of organizations. Esri event low-cost “Startup Zone” exhibitor spaces may be available to showcase your product. Upon completion of an Esri integrated MVP gain opportunities to co-market with Esri sector teams and developer evangelists via case studies, newsletters, website promotion, and more. Become Part of Our Community Follow @EsriStartups Connect and discover Startups on the EPN Partner Directory Explore our Developer Community: developers.arcgis.com Access hundreds of open-source projects on GitHub: esri.github.io Apply Now: esri.com/startups   Blog Return: Orientation Series. Next: Acceptance & Onboarding. Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment ... View more

Esri Startup Program Onboarding & Orientation Blog Series: Carefully read through this Esri Startup Program blog series to help you succeed. The focus audience for this blog is primarily accepted and actively enrolled Esri Startup Partners but we encourage prospective applicants to review the content prior to applying. The series covers a high-level orientation and guides to get started on the following topics: Program Benefits Event Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment For a bit of background on Esri and the Startup Program, continue reading to learn more. Who is Esri? Esri is the market leader in geospatial mapping technology and is used by more than 350,000 organizations worldwide. Our platform delivers location-based solutions for the cloud, mobile, desktop, and server. Learn more about our products, esri.com/software/arcgis and developer resources, developers.arcgis.com. Established: 1969 HQ: Redlands, CA, USA Revenues: $1+ bn Employees: 5,000+ from 70+ countries Offices: 49 offices worldwide, including 11 R&D centers, and regional offices in the USA Partners: 2,500+ across the world Users: Over 300,000 organizations (including 90% of Fortune 100 companies, most national governments, 30k+ cities and local governments, in all 50 US states, 12k+ universities, and 12k+ nonprofits) What is the Esri Startup Program? esri.com/startups An exclusive global program to build partnerships with startups committed to embedding to extending ArcGIS mapping and location within their software or content offerings. Esri helps entrepreneurs starting technology product businesses succeed by giving them discounted or no-cost up-to three-year access to ArcGIS software, location services, dev tools (SDKs, APIs), training, technical support to scale development of an ArcGIS-aligned solution or content offering.  Upon completion of an Esri-integrated minimum viable product (MVP), we offer various co-marketing and sales enablement benefits to gain exposure and grow your business. Unfortunately, we do not support co-development; we would look to your company to lead development, go-to-market, and maintain your solution, either on your own or via consultancy support. Program Qualifications: Esri reserves exclusive rights for determining eligibility. At a minimum, your startup must: Primary business-building software products or content (not offering consulting services/project-based work). (Companies must be engaged in developing an offering that will form a core piece of current or intended business, that is integrated and aligned with Esri's ArcGIS systems) Be founded less than five years from the date of application, and generate less than $2 million in annual revenue at the time of program entry. Be strategically aligned with Esri and ArcGIS systems and seeking long-term partnership, see qualifications for the program. How do you select members? What are the expectations of accepted startups? The program selects technology-focused startups based on their ability to articulate their product idea and product-market fit. Beyond the minimum qualifications, we’re seeking startups who will grow into the next generation of Esri partners. We expect startups to be committed to developing and providing an offering technically aligned to ArcGIS, where real business value is delivered to markets.  This means you demonstrate and support the following throughout our partnership:   Esri basemaps included on presentation layers   Solutions developed on the most current version of ArcGIS Create and register Esri web maps, apps, and content Use ArcGIS as the system of record to store & maintain geographic information Integrations with Esri user’s ArcGIS systems Leverage unique ArcGIS identities (named user model) for everyone accessing the platform Ensure customer success by providing initial and ongoing guidance, long-term support, and returns on their technology investments  Commitment to support the GIS community When you apply, consider, How is your solution going to drive adoption of the ArcGIS platform? How can Esri help you drive greater adoption of your solution? To apply, visit, esri.com/startups. About the Program: Founded by Esri in 2012 to offer tools and support to help startups succeed. No cost, up-to three year program provides online services, software, support, and training to help jumpstart product development. Hundreds of startups from across the globe are enrolled in the program. Access to Esri’s global community of over 300,000 clients, 3,500+ Esri employees, selling into 100+ countries serving customers across all 7 continents. Members join as a Startup Partner in the Esri Partner Network (EPN), a network of more than 2,500+ partners worldwide. Includes opportunities for co-marketing and networking with industry experts. Meet the Esri Startup Program Team: We’re an agile team with a virtual team that spans the globe. We work to help incubate the new wave of entrepreneurs working with Esri and the ArcGIS platform. You can always reach our team by emailing, startups@esri.com. Why does Esri have the Program? Esri is committed to equipping startups with the necessary GIS technology to realize their product and business development goals on their own terms and in the shortest amount of time. Through the Startup Program, Esri’s goals are to: Help innovative software companies gain valuable experience and expertise in Esri technologies, with no upfront costs. Stimulate solutions for web, mobile, or desktop and promote innovation and interoperability. Support the broadest possible startup audience in a way that complements their values and the organizations that support them. Help startups establish connections with Esri’s global customer base, thriving partner network, and enable co-marketing opportunities. We help startups go-to-market in every country and every sector around the world. Learn more about the different markets work with Esri Industries How can I Engage with the Esri Startup Community? Follow @EsriStartups Connect with Startups via Esri's Partner Directory search. Explore our Developer Community: developers.arcgis.com Access hundreds of open source projects on GitHub: esri.github.io To apply visit, esri.com/startups.   Next Blog in Series: Program Benefits Acceptance & Onboarding Access Your Software Access EPN Partner Benefits Patterns for Success ArcGIS Technical Alignment ... View more

Kurt Daradics, Global Program Manager of Esri Startup Program talks startups, 3D mapping, smart glasses and more with GeoBuiz at 2015 Esri User Conference http://geobuiz.com/kurt-daradics-esri-talks-start-ups-3d-mapping-and-smart-glasses/ ... View more

Papers Matter! Why? Because of You. We want to hear your success stories at the 2016 Esri UC.​ Call for papers deadline is October 30, 2015. Submit your company’s Esri GIS integration and customer success story: Call for Papers | 2016 Esri International User Conference Be sure to answer these questions: What problem did you solve with GIS​? What advantage did GIS give you? What types of geospatial analysis did you use? Explain how and why. What are your findings or results? How can this project be useful for the audience? ... View more

Esri Startup Partner, what3words, Delivers 3 Word Addresses to Esri ArcGIS Platform. “Addressing just got easier.” -Jack Dangermond. Learn more here: what3words.com/esri ​​ ... View more

The Esri Startup Program recently hosted a webinar on Esri’s GeoEnrichment Service.  To view the recording, visit, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7184501815662021121. The following blog provides important resources and code to help you get started. Introducing GeoEnrichment You and your developers now have another powerful tool in your ArcGIS toolbox: GeoEnrichment. Using the Esri GeoEnrichment Service capabilities in the Javascript API, you can create a web or mobile app that’s full of interactive demographic, consumer spending, landscape, and lifestyle data. You can choose what types of demographic and other data your users need – examples include average household income, breakdowns of age and gender, or how much of the land is forested. Then you can dynamically obtain that information based on location, whether it’s around a point the user clicks, a dataset of existing locations, or just a set of named geographies (e.g. all zip codes in Oregon). When you geoenrich point locations, you can even indicate how much of the surrounding area you want to summarize, like a 0.5-mile radius or a 10-minute driving distance. Here’s a simple web tool our developers made that lets you explore GeoEnrichment data by address.  To play with it yourself, go here.  And of course, as a developer, you can design your web app to look and behave however you like, and you can use the GeoEnrichment data to do more complex data analysis. For more information, check out these code sample: Explore data on a map: Javascript API sample code for GeoEnrichment. Pull data from the service: JavaScript using simple HTTP requests Explore hierarchies, answering questions like, ‘what well-known boundaries fall within this area?’: JavaScript sample using Standard Geography Query Perform simple REST / cURL requests: Geometry with proximity Geoenrich using well known id values, like zip codes Find subgeographies in a hierarchy Read about all the different capabilities when programmatically using the service: ArcGIS Resources – ArcGIS REST API, GeoEnrichment Service documentation What Types of Data Can You Add? There are thousands of variables you can add to your map and apps with GeoEnrichment. This data supports all kinds of industries and use cases, from commercial market analytics to economic development, planning, and disaster preparedness and response.  Check out the interactive Data Browser to search and browse all the available variables. One of the main collections is the Esri Demographics data. Esri Demographics is a collection of global map layers available as part of your subscription that can be used for mapping and analysis purposes. Esri Demographics is accessible in four ways: dynamic web maps, data enrichment, reports, and infographics. View the Esri Demographics Global Coverage map to see the levels of data available for different countries. In addition, Esri provides Tapestry Segmentation Data. Tapestry segmentation provides an accurate, detailed description of America's neighborhoods—U.S. residential areas are divided into 67 distinctive segments based on their socioeconomic and demographic composition. Try the Zip Code Lookup Viewer for demographics information about your neighborhood or customer base. Stay tuned, as the GeoEnrichment data is continuously updated throughout the year. What are Some Outcomes of Using Esri GeoEnrichment Service? The possibilities for GeoEnrichment are endless – here’s a few ideas: Choose where to open a new store based on the demographics of your ideal customer Learn more about the readers consuming content from your blog or website  Decide where to advertise – on a billboard, bus stop bench, or with mobile advertising Find new potential customers who are like your best customers Pick the best venue for your event Learn about an area you’re not familiar with Figure out the difference between customers who buy product A vs. product B Decide which home to purchase Get ideas for new products based on what you can learn from the addresses or zip codes of your customers Determine what parts of their local environment may need protection Figure out why one store is outperforming another Decide where to put after school programs for children, or a senior center Identify vulnerable populations for emergency planning Decide where to place public transportation to maximize the population who uses and needs it How do I Access the GeoEnrichment Service? Sign in with your ArcGIS Online or Developer Account or sign up for a free Developers Account. After that, there are two ways to access the service. The first is to create an application in ArcGIS for Developers and generate a token with your application credentials. Once you have a token, you pass that as a token parameter with every request. This method will bill your application for the credits consumed by GeoEnrichment. If you'd like to charge the users of the application for GeoEnrichment, you can have users sign in with OAuth 2.0. This will charge the user for any credits incurred by GeoEnrichment. As a service, GeoEnrichment consumes credits depending on how much data you use. If you consume 1,000 data variables you will be charged 10 credits. Here’s an example: Let’s say you added 500 points to your map and you want demographic information around each – say, two variables, like average household income and family size. When you run this GeoEnrichment analysis this will consume 1,000 data variables (500 points x 2 variables) and 10 ArcGIS Online usage credits. You and your app’s users can click on those 500 points as much as they like to view the data, and you won’t use any additional variables or credits.  If you enable GeoEnrichment interactively, it would consume 0.02 credits (1 point x 2 variables) when the user picks a new location. The new web maps and some reports for these datasets can also be accessed through apps such as Business Analyst Online, Community Analyst, Esri Maps, and Explorer. Learn more about these apps from Esri on the ArcGIS Marketplace. Check out our developer plans for ArcGIS Online, which start at 50 credits/month for free while you develop your app, and then 200 credits for $20/month. There’s a lot more you can do with your developer plan beyond GeoEnrichment, too. Have a question about Esri’s GeoEnrichment Service? Email startups@esri.com. Don't forget to watch the webinar:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7184501815662021121. Presented by Esri Startup Program: Kurt Daradics​, Doug Carroll​, Suzanne Foss​, Kathryn Decker​(Katie). ... View more