The Altium Designer Startup Program

Launchpad

An Altium Program for Early-Stage Hardware Startups

At Altium, we understand the challenge and complexities involved with starting a hardware business, especially when you're doing it on a tight budget.

Now, with help from the Altium Launchpad, Qualified Hardware Startups can get access to the professional design solutions they need to succeed from the very start instead of settling for the low-cost tools that fail to drive and support their long-term growth.

Don't limit yourself, apply today and take your startup to new heights!

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Tools & Resources for Hardware Startups

Altium Designer

Get free and immediate access to Altium Designer, the most widely-used PCB design tool on the market attracting more than 6,000 new designers and engineers every year.

Training Options

Master every aspect of our powerful PCB design tool with a multitude of training options and speciality courses taught by Altium experts.

Comprehensive Support

Our team of industry experts is standing by to answer any questions that come up along your journey. From concept to creation, we’ve got you covered.

Components Library

Find everything you need to turn your designs into reality using our vast Components Library consisting of morethan 600,000 parts.

Qualification Criteria

Your company has been operational for no more than 7 years
Your company has less than $1M in total revenue to-date
Your company designs or plans to design its own physical product(s)
You’re able to identify any venture capital or monetary rewards you’ve received
Your company has not previously owned Altium Designer
Your company does not offer design, engineering, or consultancy services

See What Current Startups are Doing With Altium Technologies

200+ Startups are already Onboard!

Meet Shaper

Jeremy Blum and the team at Shaper are changing the way humans interact with power tools. Take a look at the development behind Origin, the first hand-held CNC machine.

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Meet Project Vive

Project Vive creates adaptable speech devices that empower individuals with disabilities. Check out The Voz Box, which utilizes reliable and affordable technology to help people communicate with the world.

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