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The 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Startups Programme, offered through Solid Solutions, is a unique opportunity for early-stage companies under five years old. This programme is designed to help startups bring their ideas to life, providing them with access to industry-leading SOLIDWORKS technology and the expertise of industry experts.
Benefits for Startups
The programme offers a multitude of benefits to startups, including:
- Access to SOLIDWORKS xDesign and the 3DEXPERience platform, a cloud-native environment that allows startups to design, manage data, simulate, and collaborate from any device with an internet connection.
- A suite of tools for 3D CAD design, data management, lifecycle management, simulation, manufacturing planning, and rendering, all integrated into one ecosystem to speed up product development and time to market.
- Easy collaboration through a unified cloud environment, streamlining workflows and enabling remote or distributed engineering teams to work efficiently.
- Potential recruitment and staffing support through Solid Solutions’ network, helping startups find engineering talent tailored to their needs.
Additional Resources and Support
In addition to these benefits, startups can also take advantage of:
- Specialised consultancy services for advanced engineering needs.
- Access to 3D printers & scanners for rapid product development.
- Training courses with a 50% discount through the partnership.
- Free recruitment services via Solid People, the UK's expert CAD recruitment specialists.
- Co-marketing opportunities such as speaking at SOLIDWORKS events and featuring in SOLIDWORKS campaigns.
Ongoing Support and Discounted Rates
The programme provides startups with ongoing complementary technical support from the UK's #1 SOLIDWORKS partner. After the initial 12-month period, startups receive discounted rates.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the programme, a company must:
- Be under 5 years in business.
- Design, build, and sell a physical product.
- Have a funding and lifetime revenue of less than £1M (£1M - £5M for scale-ups).
Applying for the Programme
More information and an application form can be found on the Solutions for Entrepreneurs & Startups website. For referral to the Solidworks for startups programme, please contact the Solid Solutions website team at [email protected].
The CATIA/SIMULIA 3DEXPERIENCE Startup Program is also available for startups with advanced design and engineering needs.
This programme is provided by Solid Solutions, offering startups a comprehensive environment combining the power of SOLIDWORKS desktop with the cloud capabilities of 3DEXPERIENCE, fostering collaboration, simulation, and manufacturing readiness, along with tailored support and potential recruitment services. The programme is designed to fast-track product innovation for startups.
- Startups can utilize SOLIDWORKS xDesign and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, a cloud-based ecosystem that enables design, data management, simulation, and collaboration from any device.
- The programme offers a suite of integrated tools for 3D CAD design, data management, lifecycle management, simulation, manufacturing planning, and rendering, to expedite product development and shorten time to market.
- Startups can collaborate efficiently through a unified cloud environment, facilitating workflows for remote or distributed engineering teams.
- Access to specialized consultancy services, discounted rates after the initial 12-month period, and free recruitment services via Solid People are additional benefits of the programme.
- Specialised resources such as 3D printers & scanners, training courses, co-marketing opportunities, and the CATIA/SIMULIA 3DEXPERIENCE Startup Program are available for startups with more advanced design and engineering needs, all aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation in small-business and business environments.
