Ansys Startup Program

The Ansys Startup Program provides early-stage companies with discounted access to world-class multiphysics simulation tools, enabling them to accelerate product development and reduce prototyping costs.

Discounted access for startups

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About this credit.

Ansys Startup Program offers early-stage startups full access to an industry-leading multiphysics simulation suite, including tools for structures, fluids, electromagnetics, and semiconductor design. The program enables companies to decrease design timelines, reduce development costs, and improve product performance through advanced virtual testing that can cut physical prototyping expenses by up to 85%. Eligibility requires that companies be privately held for less than 10 years, generate less than $5M in annual revenue, and operate in physical product development. Participants are expected to provide customer testimonials, case studies, and quarterly social media updates featuring Ansys partnership branding. With custom software bundles and dedicated technical support via the Ansys Learning Hub, the initiative has empowered over 1,500 startups across 57 countries since 2016.

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The essentials.

Provider

Ansys

Best deal

Discounted access for startups

Type

Discount

Value

$50 USD

Status

Active

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Benefits & eligibility.

Startup Tier

$50

Eligible early-stage startups receive discounted pricing on bundled simulation software to accelerate product development and reduce prototyping costs. · Ongoing as long as eligibility is maintained

Benefits

  • Full access to Ansys multiphysics simulation suite
  • Specialized software bundles for structures, electromagnetics, and semiconductor design
  • Dedicated technical support and access to Ansys Learning Hub
  • Potential cost savings up to 85% on physical prototyping

Eligibility

  • Privately held and less than 10 years old
  • Annual revenue under $5M
  • Focused on physical product development

How to apply

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Submit Application

Fill out the online application form with your company or school details and product interest.

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Community notes.

Proven Impact

Startups in the program have achieved an average 6:1 ROI and significant cost savings by reducing prototyping expenses by up to 85%.

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Frequently asked.

What does the Ansys Startup Program offer?

It provides discounted access to a full suite of multiphysics simulation tools, technical support, and specialized software bundles to help startups accelerate product development and reduce prototyping costs.

Who is eligible for the program?

Startups must be privately held for less than 10 years, generate under $5M in annual revenue, and be involved in physical product development.

What commitments are required from participants?

Participants are expected to provide customer testimonials, case studies, quarterly social media updates (#ANSYSstartups), and display Ansys partnership branding, with exceptions available for stealth-mode companies.

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The Ansys Startup Program provides early-stage companies with discounted access to world-class multiphysics simulation tools, enabling them to accelerate product development and reduce prototyping costs.