{"id":12147,"date":"2021-02-18T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/?p=12147"},"modified":"2026-03-26T07:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:38:54","slug":"big-news-for-the-solid-edge-for-startups-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/big-news-for-the-solid-edge-for-startups-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Big News for the Solid Edge for Startups Program!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are pleased to announce that the <a href=\"https:\/\/solidedge.siemens.com\/en\/solutions\/users\/startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Solid Edge for Startups program<\/strong><\/a> has expanded \u2013 including an extended portfolio of CAM, simulation, electrical design and technical publications products \u2013 and extended, with continued worldwide availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New included capabilities \u2013 CAM, Electrical Design, Technical Publications and more<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solid Edge is easy-to-learn and easy-to-use, making it the perfect fit for startups \u2013 whether you are designing products or performing engineering services. And with the Solid Edge for Startups program, we\u2019re making it easier than ever to access this premium software, free for qualifying new businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With additional Solid Edge products now included in the program, startups have access to capabilities such as Model Based Definition, Advanced Simulation, P&amp;ID and Piping Design, Wiring and Harness Design, FLOEFD for Solid Edge, CAM Pro, 3D Publishing and more!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/2020-09-29-11_28_45-Mobile-Glassblowing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/2020-09-29-11_28_45-Mobile-Glassblowing.png 750w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/2020-09-29-11_28_45-Mobile-Glassblowing-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mobile Glassblowing Studios transforms their industry as a member of the Solid Edge for Startups program with affordable, accessible furnaces.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bringing Solid Edge to you, wherever you are<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Solid Edge for Startups program continues to be available globally. Wherever you are, you can apply for free software \u2013 with no application fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The many advantages of the program include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One year of Solid Edge software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentor.com\/training\/courses\/solid-edge-for-education-and-community-od-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Solid Edge Training Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance from a <a href=\"https:\/\/community.sw.siemens.com\/s\/topic\/0TO4O000000MihiWAC\/solid-edge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>fantastic community<\/strong><\/a> of product experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best practices resources including eBooks, white papers, videos, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-marketing opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I apply?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/topic\/solid-edge-for-startups\/8335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Solid Edge for Startups Registration Page<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s that easy \u2013 get started today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn more\u2026and be inspired by startups like you!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our Solid Edge for Startups <a href=\"https:\/\/solidedge.siemens.com\/en\/solutions\/users\/startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>resource page<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>to learn more about the program and to read the inspiring stories of startups like <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/how-philippines-bike-maker-rurok-industries-are-beating-their-competition-with-innovation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rurok Industries<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/solidedge.siemens.com\/en\/customer-story\/kraftblock-storage-based-energy-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Kraftblock<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/startup-spotlight-forty1-kitesurfing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Forty1 Kitesurfing<\/strong><\/a>, plus many more. Make sure to watch the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GtpI2Ix39lk&amp;list=PL1m1vu8_quoDuL44fZ4-RjAFFryc6UgAb&amp;index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Giving Startups the Competitive Edge &#8211; Solid Edge for Startups<\/strong><\/a> video as well to see how the program helps startups like you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, check out new episodes in the <strong>Startups: Digitalization to Realization Podcast<\/strong> series. Hear startups tell the story of how they got started, what inspires them and how they are adapting to solve challenges. Each featured startup is unique \u2013 and all of them have a great story to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/solidedge.siemens.com\/en\/solutions\/users\/startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>website<\/strong><\/a> for more information, and get started with your application <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plm.automation.siemens.com\/global\/en\/topic\/solid-edge-for-startups\/8335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>today<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/03\/James_Riding_Hydrofin_Kiteboard-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/03\/James_Riding_Hydrofin_Kiteboard-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/03\/James_Riding_Hydrofin_Kiteboard-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/03\/James_Riding_Hydrofin_Kiteboard-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/03\/James_Riding_Hydrofin_Kiteboard-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/03\/James_Riding_Hydrofin_Kiteboard-1-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2020\/03\/James_Riding_Hydrofin_Kiteboard-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Forty1 Kitesurfing is a member of the program that combines two passions &#8211; mechanical engineering and kitesurfing &#8211; to create innovative new ways to kitesurf.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are pleased to announce that the Solid Edge for Startups program has expanded \u2013 including an extended portfolio of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":69633,"featured_media":12149,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spanish_translation":"","french_translation":"","german_translation":"","italian_translation":"","polish_translation":"","japanese_translation":"","chinese_translation":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[102,1,183],"tags":[9],"industry":[170],"product":[],"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-12147","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-whats-new","category-news","category-product-updates","tag-startup","industry-small-medium-business"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/02\/2020-09-29-11_28_45-Mobile-Glassblowing.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12147","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/69633"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12147"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12147\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16445,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12147\/revisions\/16445"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12147"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12147"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=12147"},{"taxonomy":"product","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?post=12147"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/solidedge\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=12147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}