Siemens Solid Edge for Startups

Solid Edge is Siemens' CAD, CAM and CAE suite. Startups in business three years or less, with under $1M in funding and under $1M in revenue, get one year of Solid Edge free, with up to three Solid Edge Premium licenses.

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Siemens Solid Edge for Startups is a developer tools perk from Siemens, offering 1 year free, for startups under 3 years old that have raised under $1M, no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
While you apply

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What you get

Inside Siemens Solid Edge for Startups

One year of Solid Edge software, which Siemens values at up to $60,000 retail, including up to three Solid Edge Premium licenses, online support, training resources and phone support, plus co-marketing. There is no application fee; in return you agree that Siemens may name you as a customer in its public content.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Startup stage
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Funding-raised cap
Under $1.0M raised
Company age
Under 3 years old
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
One year at no cost.
Other requirements
Legal entities in business three years or less, with less than $1M USD in funding and less than $1M USD in annual revenue; open to design firms and product manufacturers. The applicant must be 18 or older and sign Siemens' license and marketing agreements. Siemens may decline any application.
How to claim

How to apply for Siemens Solid Edge for Startups

What to have ready
  • Proof you have raised under $1.0M
  • Confirmation you were founded within the last 3 years
Steps to apply
  1. 1An authorized representative completes the application on the Solid Edge for Startups page.
  2. 2A Siemens representative follows up
  3. 3you sign the license agreement, the PLM supplemental terms and the marketing agreement.
Good to know: Read on solidedge.siemens.com/en/free-software/startup and its terms page on October 13, 2026. The $60,000 retail value is stated on the terms page. Solid Edge Community Edition is free for personal, non-commercial use.
Value is the headline maximum Siemens 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

Siemens Solid Edge for Startups: common questions

What do you get with Siemens Solid Edge for Startups?

Siemens Solid Edge for Startups offers 1 year free.

Who qualifies for Siemens Solid Edge for Startups?

Siemens Solid Edge for Startups is for idea-stage, pre-seed and seed startups under 3 years old that have raised under $1M, no funding required. Legal entities in business three years or less, with less than $1M USD in funding and less than $1M USD in annual revenue; open to design firms and product manufacturers. The applicant must be 18 or older and sign Siemens' license and marketing agreements. Siemens may decline any application.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Siemens Solid Edge for Startups?

No. Siemens Solid Edge for Startups is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Siemens Solid Edge for Startups?

An authorized representative completes the application on the Solid Edge for Startups page. A Siemens representative follows up, then you sign the license agreement, the PLM supplemental terms and the marketing agreement.

How long do I have to use Siemens Solid Edge for Startups, and does it expire?

One year at no cost.

Is Siemens Solid Edge for Startups available outside the US?

Siemens Solid Edge for Startups is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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