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SOLIDWORKS gives early- to mid-stage hardware startups free access to SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software and the broader 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio — covering 3D design, simulation, data management, and…

other product development tools. The program is designed for founders who are actively designing and building a physical product with the goal of bringing it to market. To qualify, a startup must have less than $1 million in annual revenue and be no more than five years old. The program is not open to existing SOLIDWORKS customers, engineering or design service firms, consultants, or contract manufacturers. Startups with revenue or funding between $1 million and $5 million may be considered for a Scale-Up tier offering a 70% discount on software instead of free access. Each application is individually reviewed by the SOLIDWORKS team. Acceptance is not guaranteed, and SOLIDWORKS reserves the right to withdraw access at any time with prior notice. Accepted startups also gain access to co-marketing opportunities and free training resources.

Startups with ~₹9.5Cr–~₹47.5Cr in revenue or funding may qualify for a Scale-Up tier at 70% off instead of free access. SOLIDWORKS reserves the right to withdraw access at any time with prior notice.