PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena)

PTC makes CAD, ALM and PLM software for product companies. Its startup program gives qualifying startups free access to Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+ and Arena, renewable while they build toward revenue or funding.

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PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena) is a developer tools perk from PTC, offering 1 free year of Creo+, Onshape or Codebeamer+, renewable, open to any startup.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
Any startup
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena)

PTC for Startups offers qualifying product startups free or discounted access to Creo+ (3D design and simulation), Onshape (cloud CAD with product data management), Codebeamer+ (requirements management and software development) and Arena (cloud PLM, QMS and supply chain intelligence). For Onshape, Creo+ and Codebeamer+ the free access lasts one year, and PTC says it will support your startup until you reach revenue or funding, so you can reapply each year and get another free year if you still qualify. For Arena, PTC asks you to speak with its team after your application is accepted. PTC also offers co-marketing through blogs, events and case studies.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
Any startup
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free for one year, renewable yearly while the startup still meets the requirements.
Other requirements
Eligibility depends on funding, lifetime revenue and association with an incubator or investor; the page gives no numeric cutoffs. Startups need a functioning website, must develop their own product lines, and cannot already be a customer of the product they apply for. Service providers and consulting companies are not eligible.
How to claim

How to apply for PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena)

What to have ready
  • A live company website or product URL
Steps to apply
  1. 1Choose a product on the PTC for Startups page (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+ or Arena) and use its apply link.
Good to know: The page gives no free-year term for Arena; PTC discusses it after your application is accepted.
Value is the headline maximum PTC advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena): common questions

What do you get with PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena)?

PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena) offers 1 free year of Creo+, Onshape or Codebeamer+, renewable.

Who qualifies for PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena)?

PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena) is open to any startup. Eligibility depends on funding, lifetime revenue and association with an incubator or investor; the page gives no numeric cutoffs. Startups need a functioning website, must develop their own product lines, and cannot already be a customer of the product they apply for. Service providers and consulting companies are not eligible.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena)?

No. PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena)?

Choose a product on the PTC for Startups page (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+ or Arena) and use its apply link.

How long do I have to use PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena), and does it expire?

Free for one year, renewable yearly while the startup still meets the requirements.

Is PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena) available outside the US?

PTC for Startups (Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, Arena) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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