PTC for Startups | Creo+ | Onshape | Arena | Codebeamer+

Fast to start. Built to scale.

At PTC, we help you build the right products and build them right - from idea, to prototype, to product. That’s why successful startups and scale-ups use PTC to design and innovate fast, without the baggage of heavy legacy tools, but with the advantage to scale when needed.

Startup program details

The PTC for startups program provides innovative startups with free or discounted access to PTC’s industry-leading digital engineering solutions. PTC is committed to support startups in their journey until they get to revenue or funding which means that you can re-apply at the end of each year - no time limit!

Qualifying startups can get:

Creo+ for advanced 3D design and simulation
Onshape for cloud-native product development and real-time collaboration
Codebeamer+ for agile requirements management and software development
Arena for proven, cloud-native PLM, QMS, and supply chain intelligence.

PTC’s Products for Startups

Apply for Creo+ (CAD)

Create high-performance mechanical designs and perform real-time simulation in a collaborative, cloud-connected CAD environment.

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Apply for Onshape (CAD)

Accelerate design cycles with built-in version control, secure collaboration, and real-time updates—anywhere, on any device.

https://www.onshape.com/en/startups/apply

Apply for Codebeamer+ (ALM)

Connect hardware and software development through requirements traceability, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

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Apply for Arena (PLM)

Unify engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing data in a secure, cloud-based PLM/QMS solution built for scalability and compliance.

https://www.arenasolutions.com/industries/aerospace-and-defense/startups/

Why join the program?

PTC is the guide behind today’s boldest industrial innovators.
We don’t just give you tools. We help you to grow and build—fast.
Great results come with great guides – join PTC’s community of pioneers on your journey.

PTC is the guide behind today’s boldest industrial innovators. <br /> We don’t just give you tools. We help you to grow and build—fast. <br /> Great results come with great guides – join PTC’s community of pioneers on your journey.

Accelerate development

Cut design-to-prototype timelines by up to 20% with integrated, cloud-based engineering tools.

Collaborate seamlessly

Enable multi-disciplinary teams to work together in real time across hardware, software, and supply chain partners.

Ensure compliance and certification

Meet AS9100, FAA, and DoD digital engineering standards with automated traceability and audit-ready workflows.

Scale securely

Leverage PTC’s IL5-ready cloud environments and data protection for secure global collaboration.

Co-marketing opportunities

As a PTC startup, partner with us to expand your brand through blogs, events, and case studies.

How leading startups use PTC software to accelerate innovation

Today’s most innovative startups trust PTC’s product development tools—including Onshape, Creo+, Arena, and Codebeamer+—to move faster, collaborate securely, and bring breakthrough technologies to market with confidence.

Arca Dynamics accelerates satellite design with Creo

See how space tech startup, Arca Dynamics, uses PTC Creo to develop innovative, reliable, and affordable satellite technology, setting a new standard for space surveillance and traffic monitoring.

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Hill Helicopters reimagines personal travel in Creo

Hill Helicopters relies on Creo’s robust and proven CAD capabilities to scale their operations as they look to design 500 visually stunning personal helicopters per year.

Read Their Story

Aura Aero: building the aircraft of tomorrow

Aura Aero chose Onshape to scale its engineering team and accelerate development of sustainable aircraft with real-time collaboration and built-in data management.

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Echodyne achieves AS9100 and ITAR compliance with Arena PLM

With rising demand, Echodyne adopted Arena PLM for AWS GovCloud to help manage product information in a secure cloud environment, meet ITAR and AS9100 requirements, and deliver quality products faster.

Read Their Story

How H55 leverages Codebeamer for electric flight innovation

H55 adopted Codebeamer, an ALM platform built for safety-critical industries, to manage the full software lifecycle from requirements and development to testing, compliance, and traceability.

Read the Blog

Liftero takes advantage of CAD software for startups

Learn why Liftero chose Onshape to design its reusable orbital transfer vehicles.

Read Their Story

Pacific Defense delivers innovative technologies

Learn how Arena helped Pacific Defense create a secure, controlled process for managing products, undergoing risk-based assessment audits, and demonstrating thorough configuration management practices.

Read Their Story

PTC for startups FAQ

How long does the program last?

For Onshape, Creo+, and Codebeamer+—free access is for one year. However, we understand that every startup has a different timeline. As a result, PTC is committed to supporting your startup until you get to revenue or funding — upon license expiration, your company can reapply, and if program requirements are still met, your team will receive another free year of access. For Arena, please speak with our team after your application is accepted.

What types of startups should apply?

The program is open to startups across the globe—startups focused on developing their own product lines. Please note that service providers and consulting companies are not eligible to participate.

Who qualifies for the startup program?

Eligibility is determined by factors such as funding, lifetime revenue, and association with an incubator/investor. Startups must also have a functioning website and cannot already be a customer of the product they are applying for. When in doubt, just apply.