Get Free Access to Industry-Leading SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
We really love startups!
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, once a tech startup itself, has a long history of supporting hardware startups. We get that “Hardware is hard!” and we aim to help early- to mid-stage hardware startups that are working on creating a physical product to get to market faster. We know that getting to a launch, and beyond, starts with setting yourself up for success. This is your guide to the solutions you need to do just that.
Thousands of hardware startups benefit from our program each year. Freedom One Life joined the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program back in 2019. Since then they have disrupted the powered wheelchair market with the Series 5, one of the most robust and comfortable power chairs ever created. Watch the video to learn more.
Who is eligible to receive free access to 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. Apply now.
Your Essential Guide to Launching a Hardware Startup
Every startup begins with an idea. An idea that could disrupt industries and redefine experiences we have taken for granted. But there’s nothing simple about taking that idea and growing it into a successful business. We know that getting to a launch, and beyond, starts with setting yourself up for success. This is your guide to the solutions you need to do just that.
Find out if your startup qualifies to get free access to industry-leading product development tools, training, and co-marketing resources.
