Open Source Technology Center
Incubation for Innovative Thinking
The Fast Track
Success For Your Open Source Organization
Ideas, energy and enthusiasm: you have them all. But what you really need is a chance to get your foot in
the door, to develop your open source products in an environment that supports and fosters innovation.
Your growing software company is ready to join the ranks of the larger open source movement. But how
do you get there?
With Novell.
Since 2005, we have committed space, software and business training to help you successfully develop your open source technologies and grow your business.
Fostering Innovation
The Open Source Technology Center
The Open Source Technology Center encourages and supports innovation in open source software technology.
Initially, we have allocated prime office space at our Provo, Utah campus for the Open Source Technology
Center. Emerging open source companies—just like yours—can move to the center and benefit from a
from a fully equipped business infrastructure and extensive onsite resources.
Key Benefits
What The Open Source Technology Center Can Do For You
The Open Source Technology Center offers significant benefits to emerging companies. Once you move to the
center, your company can rely on diverse business, technical and operational expertise from broad-based
resources while venturing into the energized market of open technologies. And you'll be building your business
in a setting known for its beauty and vast recreational opportunities. The Open Source Technology Center is just
minutes from the stunning Wasatch mountain range, which offers endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking,
boating, wildlife watching and much more.
As an Open Source Technology Center participant, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Attractive, professional office space at a reduced rate (including all utilities and building services)
- Data and Voice over IP (connections partially subsidized by Provo City)
- Secure server room, provisioned with 24x7 cooling and UPS power
- Free Novell software for up to 25 users
- Opportunity to participate in events and conferences featuring speakers from Novell and other prominent technology ventures and universities
- Leading-edge instruction offered by Novell technical training staff at a reduced rate.
- Cooperative business-related training from local universities and business management groups
- Administrative support (a receptionist for the center)
- Direct access to an onsite cafeteria, catering and outdoor exercise facilities; availability of business-related site services at cost, such as copy and fulfillment services
- Expanded relationships with universities, city and state organizations
- Access to conference rooms and training facilities
Eligibility Requirements
How To Qualify
Because the Open Source Technology Center will involve companies that are on the cusp of open source
development, Novell screens and selects participants based on certain criteria:
- Participants must have a business strategy that heavily utilizes open source technology and does not directly compete with Novell
- Participants should be early-stage companies with fewer than 15 employees
- When participating companies grow to employ 25 full- and part-time employees, they will be ready to graduate from the center
- Participants must meet their financial obligations and other non-financial committments
Space is limited, so apply today!
If you have questions about the Open Source Technology Center or want additional information, please contact Scott
Jensen via e-mail at stjensen@novell.com or by phone at 801 861 7871.
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