Onshape for Startups
Jumpstart growth with the only cloud-native CAD tool in the industry. Join the startup program, and get Onshape Professional at no cost*.
*Special conditions and restrictions may apply. Onshape reserves the right to change or terminate this program. Please note, this program is only open to new customers.
Program Offering
You will receive 5 seats of Onshape Professional, completely free.
Your free access is guaranteed for one year. After that, your company can reapply, and if program requirements are still met, your team will receive an additional free year of access.
No, there are no obligations or commitments. No credit card is required.
Members also receive free simulation access, training, co-marketing opportunities, and access to legal and financial partners.
Eligibility
The program is open to startups focused on developing their own product lines. Please note that service providers and consulting companies are not eligible to participate.
Eligibility is determined by additional factors such as funding, lifetime revenue, and association with an incubator. Startups must also have a functioning website and cannot already be an Onshape customer. When in doubt, just apply!
No, this program is for new customers only.
To improve your chances, provide as much detailed and accurate information as possible in your application. The better we understand your business, its goals, and its needs, the more likely we are to approve your application.
Application Details
Submitting your application is easy! Just complete the form available on this page.
You’ll receive a response via email shortly after submitting your application, often within the same business day. Please note that it may take up to 3 business days in some cases.
Yes! Our referral program offers $25 for each accepted startup you refer. The applying startup must include your email under the “How did you hear about us” section in their application to qualify.*
If your application isn’t accepted, you may still qualify for 6 months of free access through our Discovery Program.
Community
The Onshape Forum is a vibrant community where users can help answer your questions, share ideas, and collaborate. You can find the Onshape Forum here.
Yes! In addition to the Onshape Forums, we encourage you to join Onshape Users, our professional LinkedIn community. Connect with other CAD professionals, share insights, and collaborate. You can find the community page here.
Yes! Onshape hosts numerous events throughout the year. Many are virtual and open to everyone, while others are held in person across Europe and America. To stay updated, we recommend subscribing to our event calendar here.
*Referral benefits only apply to the first 100 qualified referrals to the Onshape Startup Program. PTC reserves the right to cancel the Referral Program or to change these terms & conditions at any time in its sole discretion. Users may not participate in the Onshape Startup Referral Program where doing so would be prohibited by any applicable law or regulations. All taxes applicable to any referral benefits provided by PTC will be the responsibility of the customer.
