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SOLIDWORKS for start-ups & entrepreneurs
Launch your design dreams with the support of Visiativ UK & Ireland. Sign up today and get 12 months’ FREE access to SOLIDWORKS Design Premium, 3DEXPERIENCE, rendering, virtual testing and more with this amazing offer!
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Establishing a business from the ground up can be tough. You’ve got to come up with and develop your product, next you’ve got to test it, then prepare it for production. Then you have to launch your business and market your brand, all while managing financial limitations and cash flow. It can get complicated fast, but it doesn’t have to be like this!
We’re offering eligible early-stage businesses free access to comprehensive 3DEXPERIENCE Works and SOLIDWORKS software, training, and co-marketing resources. We want to assist you in transforming your innovative concepts into tangible products and ultimately a thriving business.
One such business is customer, Ecomar Propulsion Ltd. They’ve gone from strength to strength since applying for the Entrepreneur scheme with us. Watch the video to find out more.
Click here to submit an online application for the SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups initiative.
What to expect
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Community & development
Get engaged and stay informed with fellow users across the globe with complimentary 12-month access to MySolidWorks.com. This online community offers free training courses, expert responses to inquiries, exclusive video material and webinars hosted by the SOLIDWORKS team.
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Software solutions
Approved users have the opportunity to receive up to five complimentary licenses for each product within an extensive selection of SOLIDWORKS software. This comprehensive package encompasses every stage of the design journey, including initial design, costing, testing, proof-of-concept, direct 3D printing/manufacturing output, creation of marketing materials, and beyond.
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Co-marketing
Engage in diverse co-marketing possibilities that enable you to showcase your product to a global community of students, educators, designers, and engineers. Gain exposure through various channels, including featured spots in blog posts, webinars, case studies, and videos like the one above. You may even be invited to speak at SOLIDWORKS user events or even participate in an annual conference!
It’s a no-brainer for start-ups
“Visiativ are a recommended UK reseller on the SOLIDWORKS website, so I got in touch with them and received a call back within minutes! After sharing our plans for the business, they suggested several implementation options, including the SOLIDWORKS for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs Program. It was the perfect fit for us, because it allowed us to start using SOLIDWORKS with zero upfront investment.”
Simon Cornelius, MD, Cornelius Creative Ltd.
Start-ups we’re working with…
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Schoolhouse Workshops
This Start-Up Spotlight explores how Schoolhouse Workshops blends traditional craftsmanship with modern digital design to create bespoke furniture and kitchens. It also highlights how SOLIDWORKS and SWOOD support their design process, from early concepts through to manufacture, enabling precision, efficiency and confidence on complex, high-end projects.
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Gradely Engineering
Gradely Engineering was founded by Lilly Day, who has a passion for preserving England’s industrial heritage. Much of Lilly’s pastimes revolve around steam engines – both road and rail – as well as vintage and veteran vehicles. Over time, she increasingly recognised that experienced craftsmen are retiring and taking specialist engineering skills with them, with too few pathways in place to pass those skills on to future generations.
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Sampling Blending Solutions
Founded in 2025, Sampling Blending Solutions has experienced rapid growth in a short space of time. Having worked in the industry for over 15 years, Founder and Managing Director, David Eyre, has noticed a challenge in his industry – and more importantly – he has a solution.
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Jam Scones Design
Nestled in the heart of South West London is Jam Scones Design, a product design consultancy and online store run by Sam Jones. Sam’s built a reputation for turning ambitious ideas into practical, real-world solutions. From developing patent-pending technologies to delivering high-profile design projects, he brings both creativity and strategic thinking to every stage of the design and product development cycle.
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Cornelius Creative
Cornelius Creative, a leading product design and marketing consultancy, has been using SOLIDWORKS since day one to deliver high-quality designs across various industries. Founded in 2020 in Kent, UK, Cornelius Creative has grown from a spare bedroom desk into a thriving business with a team of 12 experts working with clients ranging from global brands like Shark Ninja, to SMEs and other ambitious start-ups.
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Swing Fitness
A recent Forbes article highlighted Cambridge as a thriving hub for start-ups and scale-ups, and it’s no surprise why. With its rich ecosystem of innovation, world-class talent and proximity to cutting-edge resources, Cambridge is the ideal launchpad for ambitious businesses.
One such company is Swing Fitness – here’s how they got in shape with SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups.
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Start your application now
To initiate the process, please fill out the online application form for SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups, providing as much information about your company and your specific needs.
Upon acceptance, the Visiativ Solutions Start-ups team will contact you to determine the most appropriate 3DEXPERIENCE Works and SOLIDWORKS software for the development of your brand, product, and business.
Next, the SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups team will work with you to establish an entrepreneur agreement tailored to your objectives and requirements. Once both parties have thoroughly reviewed and signed the agreement, your designated Visiativ account manager will be in touch to facilitate the supply and installation of the software.
We can’t wait for you to join us!
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Still on the fence?
Watch Good Morning Start-ups, your front-row seat to launching and scaling your next big idea with the power of SOLIDWORKS.
Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into development, this fast-paced online show gives you the tools, tips, and inspiration to move forward.
Hear from real start-ups across Northern Europe – including Visiativ customer, Raeon – to learn practical strategies, and see how the SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups program supports breakthrough ideas at every stage from concept to launch.
