One Spark extends creator deadline, announces new prizes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Creators now have until the end of the day Tuesday to apply for One Spark’s Creator Showcase.

One Spark officials also announced new prizes through a partnership with Microsoft that will be offered to top creators.

Creators must apply by the end of the day Tuesday to participate in the First Wednesday Spark Walk Creator Showcase in April.

The new awards through the partnership with Microsoft will include software, services and technical support from the Microsoft team.

Winners will receive up to $750 credit per month for the services, which are valued at more than $27,000.

Winners are required to meet certain program criteria, which include being privately held, having less than $1 million in revenue and being less than five years old.

The Microsoft prizes will be awarded to the top three creators who participate in the One Spark Ventures Spark Tank event on April 7.

A panel of investors will decide the winners.