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3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program

Take your product ideas from concept to market — faster, smarter, and more affordably. The 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups initiative by Dassault Systèmes provides qualifying early-stage product startups with cutting-edge design, simulation, and collaboration tools — free for the first year.

Whether you're building consumer tech, med-tech, clean energy solutions, or anything in between — this program is built to help hardware innovators scale their product development with ease.

3-Year Growth Roadmap

Year 1 | Discover

Get started with no-cost access to 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS and supporting tools.

Year 2 | Adopt

Continue building with up to 70% discount on all cloud-based solutions.

Year 3 | Expand

Scale your operations and team with 50% off as you grow.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Trusted, industry-standard SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, and more
  • Secure, CAD-aware cloud file and revision management
  • Next-generation, browser-based parametric and freeform design tools
  • Out-of-the-box ideation to manufacturing workflows
  • Simulation Designer for linear static and motion analysis
  • CAD-aware Project Planner tools to keep you on track
  • Built-in, real-time collaboration tools for sharing and marking up designs
  • Production-ready documentation and drawing solutions
  • Scalability beyond CAD with advanced product development tools

PROGRAM BENEFITS:

  • Free Access to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software – Startups get one year of free industry-leading design tools, including simulation and data management solutions.
  • Discounted Software Access – After the first free year, startups get 70% off in year two and 50% off in year three, making it an affordable long-term solution for product development.
  • Co-Marketing & Business Support – Startups join the SOLIDWORKS community of users, partners,and incubators, gaining opportunities for marketing, networking, and mentorship.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Complete the official startup application form.

Step 2: Get Reviewed & Connected

Once submitted, you’ll receive an acknowledgment email. You’ll also be invited to join the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to interact with the startup team and a community of fellow hardware innovators.

Step 3: Get Onboarded

If your startup is eligible, a Dassault Systèmes partner will reach out to help activate your free licenses and onboard you to the tools that best suit your business and design goals.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

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 to bring it to market
  • Less than $1M in lifetime revenue
  • Not more than 5 years old
  • Your company’s funding status and the nature of your business and product will be considered while evaluating your application. The program is not open to current SOLIDWORKS customers, service providers, engineering/ design firms, consultants, and contract manufacturers

Ready to Apply?

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