How to get SOLIDWORKS (and Beyond) for Startups
As a startup, things move quickly, budgets are tight, and teams need the right tools to get the job done. While SOLIDWORKS provides a great amount of value for its cost, the price tag can be daunting to a young, growing team. That’s where 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups comes in. It provides you an opportunity to scale costs to essential tools, such as SOLIDWORKS, as your organization grows and needs expand.
What is 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups?
3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups provides organizations that meet a set of criteria an opportunity to get started with SOLIDWORKS and additional 3DEXPERIENCE solutions for a fraction of the cost and scale over time. Tools are available from the following brands:
In addition to traditional SOLIDWORKS, offerings are available with the program for entirely browser-based design tools which gets removes heavy graphics card requirements and even lets you design on a Mac!
The program lasts for 3 years and makes sure you’re not held back by lack of access to needed tools. Your team will be able to collaborate like never before by connecting all your tools with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Year 1: 100% Discount on Core Solutions* (You read it right! SOLIDWORKS for free!)
90% Discount on Advanced Solutions*
Year 2: 70% Discount on all Solutions*
Year 3: 50% Discount on all Solutions*
*As of 6/14/22
In addition to the discounted software, your team will also have access to MySolidWorks online training content to make the learning curve as short as possible and get your product out the door.
Who Can Join the 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups Program?
To join the 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups program, your company will need to meet the following set of criteria.
Your company is not currently a SOLIDWORKS customer*
Your company must plan to design, build, and sell a physical product – no service companies or consultants*
Your company must have less than $1M in funding and revenue and under 3 years in business for the Early Stage Program*
Your company must have less than $5M In funding and revenue and under 5 years in business for the Scale Up Program*
Your company must NOT be a Service Provider, Reseller, Contractor, or Consulting Company*
*As of 6/14/22
If you qualify for the Early Stage program, you will start with Year 1 pricing discounts. If you do not qualify for the Early Stage program but still qualify for the Scale Up program, you will start with Year 2 pricing discounts. If you don’t qualify for either of these programs, contact us to discuss your best options moving forward.
How Do I Join the 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups Program?
To become a member of the 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups program, you must first meet the criteria listed above. With all of the criteria met, you will then need to apply.
Once approved, our team will connect with your team to make sure you are able to access your tools and walk through the first steps together.
Customer Success Stories
Take a look at some other companies that have thrived with the 3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups program.
Canoo
The California-based startup, Canoo, produces electric cars with a new innovative design and business model. They got started with 3DEXPERIENCE right away to reduce the startup time needed to set up hardware infrastructure. They now successfully use it to collaborate worldwide with more than 150 users.
Vertical Aerospace
The United-Kingdom-based startup, Vertical Aerospace, is working to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts to the market. They are using 3DEXPERIENCE to build the product structure, keep track of part numbers, carry out engineering change management, and so much more. From design, to management, to validation, they are carrying it all out on 3DEXPERIENCE.
Interstellar Lab
The French-American-based startup, Interstellar Lab, is working to create closed-loop systems that will produce and recycle nearly everything to sustain human life without outside intervention. Interstellar Lab uses the tools on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to carry out their entire design and development process, all while collaborating as a multinational organization. They can design and iterate at a rapid pace thanks to 3DEXPERIENCE.
Conclusion
3DEXPERIENCE Works for Startups is a powerful program that provides young organizations with access to powerful world-class tools such as SOLIDWORKS for design, ENOVIA for data management, SIMULIA for simulation, and DELMIA for manufacturing. If you are a new company under a set limit of funding that is producing your own product and is not yet a SOLIDWORKS customer, then you may be eligible to apply. The program lasts three years and scales up costs over time, letting you get started with the tools you need today to get your product up and running and scale your organization faster than ever before.
Matt is a Customer Success Manager at SWYFT Solutions and started using SOLIDWORKS while earning his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering at Grand Valley State University and has been hooked ever since! He now specializes in 3DEXPERIENCE Works solutions, including 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS. Outside of work, Matt loves to travel, hike, and discover new music.
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