Ansys Startup Program

Ansys, now part of Synopsys, makes engineering simulation software. Privately held startups under 10 years old and under $5M in annual revenue can buy simulation bundles priced for startups, with HPC, technical support and co-marketing.

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Ansys Startup Program is a developer tools perk from Ansys, offering startup pricing, for startups under 10 years old.

Who qualifies
Any startup
Benefit type
Discount
While you apply

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What you get

Inside Ansys Startup Program

Startup-priced Ansys simulation bundles by physics area (structures and fluids, electromagnetics, embedded software, optics and photonics, digital missions), with high-performance computing and most components at two licenses each; up to five bundles a year, plus technical support, Ansys Learning Hub access and co-marketing. Ansys publishes no price or discount percentage.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Any startup
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
Company age
Under 10 years old
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Up to five bundles a year.
Other requirements
Privately held, less than 10 years old, less than USD $5 million in annual revenue, and not an engineering consulting or simulation services company.
How to claim

How to apply for Ansys Startup Program

What to have ready
  • Confirmation you were founded within the last 10 years
Steps to apply
  1. 1Fill in the Speak with a Startup Expert form on the program page;
  2. 2Ansys follows up on bundles and pricing.
Good to know: Read on ansys.synopsys.com/startup-program and the program's bundle reference table (revision June 30, 2026) on October 13, 2026.
Value is the headline maximum Ansys advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
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Questions

Ansys Startup Program: common questions

What do you get with Ansys Startup Program?

Ansys Startup Program offers startup pricing.

Who qualifies for Ansys Startup Program?

Ansys Startup Program is for idea-stage, pre-seed, seed and Series A startups under 10 years old. Privately held, less than 10 years old, less than USD $5 million in annual revenue, and not an engineering consulting or simulation services company.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Ansys Startup Program?

No. Ansys Startup Program is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Ansys Startup Program?

Fill in the Speak with a Startup Expert form on the program page; Ansys follows up on bundles and pricing.

How long do I have to use Ansys Startup Program, and does it expire?

Up to five bundles a year.

Is Ansys Startup Program available outside the US?

Ansys Startup Program is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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