Altair Startup Program for Engineering and Product Development
Access industry-leading engineering and simulation software designed to help startups accelerate product innovation.
Built for Innovative Product Startups
Built for startups developing next-generation hardware, electronics, and intelligent products.
Smart Connected Products
Startups developing IoT devices, smart electronics, and connected hardware systems.
Electric Mobility & Energy
Teams working on electric vehicles, e-motors, batteries, and renewable energy systems.
Electronics & Antenna Design
Companies designing antennas, PCB systems, and advanced electronic hardware.
Industrial & Mechanical Products
Startups building industrial equipment, robotics, and mechanical systems.
Engineering and Simulation Tools Included
Startups gain access to Altair’s complete engineering platform, including tools for simulation, data analytics, design optimization, and manufacturing validation.
Simulation & Engineering Analysis
Advanced structural, thermal, and multiphysics simulation tools used by engineers worldwide.
Electronics & PCB Validation
Design and validate electronic systems including antennas, PCB layouts, and electromagnetic performance.
Data Analytics & AI
Advanced structural, thermal, and multiphysics simulation tools used by engineering teams to validate and optimize product designs.
Why Startups Use Altair Engineering Software
Accelerate Product Innovation with Altair
Engineering and simulation software designed to help startups build and validate products faster.
Startups choose Altair because its engineering and simulation software enables teams to accelerate product development, reduce engineering costs, and scale their capabilities as their organizations grow. By using advanced simulation tools, startups can validate designs early in the development process, minimizing the need for costly physical prototypes. Altair’s flexible licensing model also allows teams to access enterprise-grade engineering tools without the traditional complexity of individual licenses, making it easier for growing teams to collaborate and innovate. These technologies are trusted by organizations across aerospace, automotive, energy, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Program Eligibility
Eligibility requirements for startups applying to the Altair Startup Program
Startup Age Requirement
The company must be less than four years old.
Revenue Limit
Annual revenue must not exceed $5 million.
Funding Limit
External investment must be $25 million or less.
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Startup Program FAQ
The Altair Startup Program provides early-stage companies with access to advanced engineering, simulation, and data analytics software to support product development and innovation.
Startups that are less than four years old, have annual revenue under $5 million, and have received less than $25 million in external funding may qualify for the program.
Participants gain access to Altair’s engineering platform, including tools for simulation, electronics design, data analytics, and product development.
The Altair Smart Product Development Package is typically offered as a three-year program designed to support startups throughout early product development stages.
Yes. Teams can collaborate across locations using Altair’s flexible licensing model, allowing engineers to access tools when they need them.
Startups can apply by completing the application form on this page. Our team will review the information and contact you with next steps.
Submit your application and our team will contact you with next steps.
Startups developing innovative products can apply to access Altair’s engineering and simulation platform.