Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP) Program

The VSIP program provides Microsoft partners direct access to extensive technical resources, previews of upcoming technologies, and support for developing products that integrate with Visual Studio and, as recently announced, Microsoft Expression. Partners who develop extensions, tools, and templates for Expression can now apply for VSIP membership and receive the same benefits as Visual Studio partners.

Program Overview

VSIP Partners receive many benefits as a part of their membership.

Valuable insights for your business: get early previews of new products, insights on Microsoft developer and industry research, access to exclusive developer clinics in Redmond, and access to an exclusive program portal.
Deep technical enablement: the VSIP program includes a number of technical benefits, including an MSDN subscription, a series of developer labs in Redmond, and customized architectural support.
Reach millions of developers with your products and services: a wide range of marketing opportunities to help you generate awareness and drive adoption among Visual Studio developers, and discounts for 3rd-party conferences and advertising.

Membership Levels

Alliance Membership
This level provides technical enablement as well as core business and marketing benefits. Annual fee: $5,000/year (three-year contract)

Premier Marketing Membership
This level includes all of the benefits of the Alliance level, plus deeper technical, business, and marketing benefits. Annual fee: $10,000/year (three-year contract)

See more detailed program benefits >

Additional Resources

Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP) Directory
Find existing VSIP partners that provide products and solutions that integrate with VS.
Detailed VSIP Program Benefits
Become a VSIP Member

VSIP Partner Quotes

Das Feedback und die Unterstützung, die wir bei unseren Integrationsbemühungen von Mitarbeitern aus allen Bereichen von Microsoft erhielten, war wirklich hervorragend. . . Unsere Visual Studio-Integration, insbesondere für Chrome, wäre ohne die Hilfe all dieser großartigen Leute nicht möglich gewesen.

Marc Hoffman
Leitender Softwarearchitekt
RemObjects Software, LLC

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