Guidelines to Apply

The business partner application process involves a series of defined steps and procedures. Although this can take time, it is our goal to make the admittance process as straightforward and streamlined as possible.

The general steps involved in the process are

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Complete and submit an online interest form.

Identify your program of interest (consultant, developer, or complementary technology program). Fill out the interest form thoroughly. Use descriptive text instead of listing Web links. A decision to further engage will be made by the ESRI Initial Review team. You will be notified accordingly.

If a decision is made to proceed to the next step, then ESRI will provide you with a formal application to the program.

Tip: Be sure to include your e-mail address.

Your application is extensively reviewed by the ESRI Business Partner review team. You will be notified accordingly.

This is a comprehensive information request including business references, financial references, and documentation on your GIS capabilities. Be complete in your responses.

If approved, appropriate program fees (in all cases) and any software license fees (if applicable) are due.

Tip: Initial fee is $1,000 for the first year, then $500 annually thereafter.

Upon receipt of the fees, final agreements are executed, a formal acceptance package is sent, and your software order is processed.