# Free SOLIDWORKS for FIRSTÂ® Teams

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- [Apply for Free](https://go.3ds.com/SOLIDWORKS-sponsorship)

## Our Product Offers for Sponsorship

### SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Next-generation browser-based 3D CAD with collaboration. Best for large teams with Macbooks or Chromebooks

### SOLIDWORKS Desktop

Proven and Powerful SOLIDWORKSÂ® 3D CAD. Best for small teams with Windows PCs.

### SOLIDWORKS Desktop + Cloud Services

Proven and powerful 3D CAD with collaboration. Best for large teams with Windows PCs.

## SOLIDWORKS Desktop Resources

- [ Downloadable FIRST Kit of Parts for SOLIDWORKS 

The downloadable FIRST Kit of Parts (KOP) and files are intended for (FRC &amp; FTC) teams using SOLIDWORKS Desktop for their projects.](/product/students/download-first-kit-parts-frc-and-ftc)

- [Download](/product/students/download-first-kit-parts-frc-and-ftc)

- [ How to Create a Competitive Robot in SOLIDWORKS 

A series of YouTube videos that include tutorials on design, assemblies, simulation, drawings, useful tools, and more.](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiKqXuECiKNJaUpNv3ZW-gEKDxfWgShwG)

- [Watch video series](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiKqXuECiKNJaUpNv3ZW-gEKDxfWgShwG)

- [ SOLIDWORKS Online Training 

Access hundreds of online lessons, learning paths, connect with the world's best designers via the MySolidWorks website.](https://my.solidworks.com/account/student-access)

- [Start learning](https://my.solidworks.com/account/student-access)

## SOLIDWORKS xDesign Resources

- [ Downloadable FIRSTÂ®Kit of Parts for xDesign 

The downloadable parts and files are intended for teams using SOLIDWORKSÂ® xDesign for their projects, which need a 3DEXPERIENCE ID to download.](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:1rndaGYiT56SY0NQIO1aoQ)

- [Login to download](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:1rndaGYiT56SY0NQIO1aoQ)

- [ See How to Design Your Robot in xDesign 

Watch the video to see the numerous ways the **3D**EXPERIENCE Platform can help you create, simulate, and manage your FIRST Robotics Project!](/media/see-how-design-your-robot-cloud-apps)

- [Watch video](/media/see-how-design-your-robot-cloud-apps)

- [ xDesign Online Training 

Learn the 3D Modeling tool powered by SOLIDWORKS to create and collaborate on 3D design through a web browser.](https://eduspace.3ds.com/CompanionManager/up/?&lexType=1&lang=en&lpId=225961#/lp-content)

- [Start learning](https://eduspace.3ds.com/CompanionManager/up/?&lexType=1&lang=en&lpId=225961#/lp-content)

- [ Share &amp; Markup | Store &amp; Revise | Manage &amp; Control 

Learn how to create data management, collaborative and storage tools.](/lp/focus-design-cloud-services)

- [Discover](/lp/focus-design-cloud-services)

## Our 3 Product Offers - Apply Today to Get a FREE License!

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#### SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Next-generation browser-based 3D CAD with Collaboration

##### Features include:

- Cloud 3D CAD: Browser-based
- Cloud Data Management and Collaboration
- Cloud Simulation: Design Guidance only
- Access to Learning Content and Student Community

##### Devices Supported:

- Chromebook, MACs, Tablets, Windows PC
- No installation required

- [Apply for FREE](https://go.3ds.com/SOLIDWORKS-sponsorship)

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#### SOLIDWORKS Desktop

Proven and Powerful SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

##### Features include:

- 3D CAD
- Local Storage
- Simulation: Structure,Flow, Plastics
- 2.5 &amp; 3-Axis CAM
- Access to Learning Content and Student Community

##### Devices Supported:

- Windows PC only
- Installation required

- [Apply for FREE](https://go.3ds.com/SOLIDWORKS-sponsorship)

![](/sites/default/filesd10/2025-04/solidworks-desktop-icon-rgb-1_0.png)

#### SOLIDWORKS Desktop + Cloud Services

Proven and powerful 3D CAD with collaboration

##### Features include:

- All SOLIDWORKS Desktop Features
+
- Cloud Data Management and Collaboration

##### Devices Supported:

- Windows PC only
- Installation required

- [Apply for FREE](https://go.3ds.com/SOLIDWORKS-sponsorship)

## Why SOLIDWORKS?

### The most used software

With over 400,000 companies utilizing SOLIDWORKS and over 7.5 million users. Choose the right tools to bring your projects and career to the next level.

SOLIDWORKS equips students with essential industry skills, hands-on experience, and innovative tools, preparing them for careers in engineering and design.

- [Learn more](/solution/why-choose-solidworks)

### Success Stories from Mentors and Students

Create your **3D**EXPERIENCE ID to join, get empowered, and share your work to collaborate with others.

- [Create 3DEXPERIENCE ID](https://www.solidworks.com/register-3dexperience-id)

If you have a **3D**EXPERIENCE ID, you are a member of the **3D**EXPERIENCE EDU Student Community.

- [Go to Student Community](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg)

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