# SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program

Get free access to industry-leading SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and more

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- [Apply now](http://www.solidworks.com/startup-application)

Discover our Simulation Multiphysics Offer For Startups

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### We really love startups! 

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We help hardware startup founders turn their napkin sketches into physical products by giving them free access to SOLIDWORKS® 3D CAD and other world-class product development solutions. In addition to the software, the program offers free training and co-marketing resources to help hardware startups succeed.

### SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program does two incredible things to help accelerate the growth of early stage companies. First, they remove barriers by providing access to world-class design and collaboration software. Second, they give us a venue to network and share resources with other founders who understand the unique challenges of launching hardware products.

**- Lia Winter, CEO and Co-founder, Winter Innovations and Inventor of EasyWhip®**

### "Dassault Systèmes has been, and continues to be, a great partner. The SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program gave us access to critical resources and support when they were the most needed. This allowed us to use the best tools for the job from day one."

**- Josh Herwig, CTO and Co-Founder of SOMAVAC**

### “SOLIDWORKS is doing a great job of helping people in grassroots, helping people get in early and build a company, like I did.”

**- Josh Shires, CTO of MOUS**

### "SOLIDWORKS has been critical in all of our product development, and it’s at the core of our mechanical engineering work."

**- Sean Grundy, CEO and Founder of Bevi**

## Year 1

### FREE

## Year 2

### 70% OFF

## Year 3

### 50% OFF

### Am I eligible to receive free SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD? 

The SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program is for early- to mid-stage hardware startups. Your company must meet the following acceptance criteria:

- Designing and building a physical product with an aim to sell it in the market
- Less than $1M in revenue
- Not more than 5 years old

The program is not open to current SOLIDWORKS customers, service providers, engineering/design firms, consultants and contract manufacturers. Your company's funding status, nature of business and product will be taken into consideration while evaluating your application.

If your revenue or funding is between $1M and $5M, we reserve the right to consider you as a Scale-Up and offer you a 70% discount on software.

- [Apply now](/solution/company-type/entrepreneurs-startups/3dexperience-works-startups-application)

### How can I gain free access to industry-leading 3D design software?

1. Complete the

- [Application](https://www.solidworks.com/solution/company-type/entrepreneurs-startups/3dexperience-works-startups-application).
2. Review Process and Approval: You will receive an email to confirm that your application has been received and is being reviewed. Please allow a few business days for our team to carefully review your application.
3. License Access: If your application is approved, you will be contacted by a local reseller partner who will provide you with license access. If your application is not approved, you will be notified by our team who will help you find the next best solution for your needs.

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#### Startup Accelerators and Incubators Network

SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program works with the world's leading accelerators and incubators. Startups affiliated with one of the sponsored organizations receive preferential consideration when applying.

##### Highlights

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Solutions for Incubators and Accelerators](/solution/incubators-accelerators)

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Accelerator and Incubator Community Members](/solution/business-segments/entrepreneurs-startups/accelerator-and-incubator-community-members)

### Free Startup Resources

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# Ready to build your dreams?

Join the community of startups already taking advantage of the SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program. It's easy to get started.

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