Solid Edge for Startups

The Solid Edge for Startups program provides eligible startups with free access to a complete solution for product development, including CAD, CAM and CAE software.

Getting a startup off the ground is no easy endeavor. Office space, supplies, employee salaries and overhead are all vying for a piece of a lean budget. We believe your product design and development software should be a solution, not a problem. If you’re an early-stage startup in business for less than three years, you can now apply to get Solid Edge for free – with no application fee!

Solid Edge for Startups

Are you eligible?

Eligibility is simple:

  • Open to design firms and product manufacturers
  • Open to legal entities in business for three years or less
  • Less than $1 million USD in funding
  • Less than $1 million USD in annual revenue

Apply today to get your business off the ground with professional product development software.

Is Solid Edge for you?

Solid Edge is an easy-to-learn, easy-to-use software that addresses all aspects of the product development process – design and rendering, simulation, electrical design, manufacturing, data management, and more. We provide learning resources, a fantastic community, and unique technology that allows you to design the way you want.

No application fee!

  • The Solid Edge for Startups program doesn’t require an application fee and includes:
  • One year of Solid Edge software
  • Access to Solid Edge training resources
  • Guidance from a community of product experts
  • Best practices resources including eBooks, white papers, videos, and more
  • Co-marketing opportunities

Extended capabilities for advanced product development

  • Capital Electra X Professional: Siemens’ cloud-native advanced electrical schematic automation solution, revolutionizes the design of your electrical systems.
  • Solid Edge CAM Pro: world-class manufacturing solution covering CNC machining, nesting, cutting, bending, molding, welding, assembling, and additive manufacturing.

Get started

As a startup, we understand you need to get your products and services to market as quickly as possible. With Solid Edge, you can make your ideas a reality. And with our Solid Edge program for startups, you can get started for free!