PLM Startup Academy 2026
What could your product become with the right experts by your side? Apply for the chance to get curated support over 6 months. The chosen startup gains up to 40 hours of practical, tailored guidance and the opportunity to bring their innovation into the spotlight.
Where your innovation meets our expertise.
PLM Startup Academy is about giving promising startups the expert help they need, how they need it.
Each round, we select one startup we believe has real potential.
Together with PLM Group experts, you’ll get tailored guidance in the areas that matter most to your product: including design, simulation, data management, production, CAM, or 3D printing.
Is your startup ready?
How It Works
- Apply: Complete a short application and tell us about your startup, your product, and the challenge you want to tackle.
- Selection: We invite a few startups for interview, and select one startup with strong potential and a clear project fit.
- Collaboration: Get expert consultation and training shaped around your project’s specific needs.
- Visibility: Share your journey through joint marketing stories that highlight your innovation.
Why Join the PLM Startup Academy
Joining the PLM Startup Academy means more than expert advice. It’s a focused partnership built around your goals.
Over six months, the selected startup receives up to 40 hours of collaboration.
| Tailored Guidance | Get exclusive consultation and feedback specific to your project and product goals over 6 months. |
| Training & Learning | Strengthen your team’s skills with practical sessions led by PLM Group experts. |
| Technical Expertise | Access to deep know-how across design, simulation, data management, production, CAM, and 3D printing. |
| Visibility | Share your journey through joint marketing stories that highlight your innovation. |
Ready to Apply?
Applications are open for the next round of the PLM Startup Academy.
Tell us about your startup, your product, and where expert support could make a difference.
Applicants must be PLM Group customers within the SOLIDWORKS for Startup program.
Applications close December 15.
