Design software to empower environmental entrepreneurs

The Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program, from software company Autodesk, enables start-up companies who innovate for positive environmental or social impact to apply for free access to the company’s software so they can get to market faster.

Eligible entrepreneur organisations must be less than five years old and have less than US$1 million in revenue. Those who qualify will get access to up to three software offerings: Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate, Autodesk Fusion 360 and Autodesk Building Design Suite Ultimate.

The Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program is both an expansion and rebranding of the former Autodesk Cleantech Partner Program, which was launched in 2009 and available in selected countries to start-ups designing and creating cleantech solutions. Tesla was one of Autodesk’s first Cleantech Partner Program grantees in the US, and it’s since become a household name and pioneer in the electric vehicle industry.

“We see a potential explosion of entrepreneurship across countries worldwide with start-ups creating innovations that have a scalable, positive environmental and social impact,” said Jake Layes, director, Global Cleantech and Entrepreneur Impact, Autodesk. “We want to help them on their journey as they shape the future of making things and undertake actions against climate change.”

For full details on the Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program, including specific country availability, visit http://www.autodesk.com/entrepreneurimpact.