PTC Expands Startups Program with Free Onshape, Creo+ and Codebeamer+ Licenses
PTC today expanded its Startups Program to all industries, offering qualifying early and growth-stage startups free five-user licenses of Onshape, Creo+ and Codebeamer+ and discounted Arena PLM/QMS packages. Annual renewals extend support through key funding and revenue milestones while participants gain mentorship, co-marketing and exposure to PTC’s global ecosystem.
1. Program Expansion
PTC has broadened its Startups Program beyond Aerospace and Defense to serve early and growth-stage companies across all sectors. Qualifying startups receive free five-user subscriptions to Onshape cloud-native CAD/PDM, Creo+ SaaS CAD and Codebeamer+ ALM, plus a discounted Arena PLM/QMS package.
2. License Terms and Renewals
Licenses for Onshape, Creo+ and Codebeamer+ are renewable annually with no time limit, provided participating startups continue to meet program criteria linked to funding and revenue milestones. This ensures ongoing access to professional-grade development tools through key growth phases.
3. Ecosystem and Support
Beyond software, the program grants startups access to PTC’s global network of incubators, technology partners and mentors, as well as co-marketing and industry exposure opportunities. Participants can also engage with VCs and ecosystem partners at industry events such as Boston Tech Week.