Technology Impact Program
Autodesk donates software to nonprofits and startups that are using design for environmental or social good.
Through its Technology Impact Program, Autodesk donates software to nonprofits and social impact startups using design for environmental or social good.
Eligible organizations receive Autodesk software solutions that enable 3D design, engineering, visualization, and simulation to deliver greater impact. Just last year, the Technology Impact Program reached 2,000+ nonprofits and startups globally.
In fiscal year 2023, Autodesk donated more than $53 million in software licenses to 3,500+ organizations worldwide through its Technology Impact Program.
The AEC Collection provides designers, engineers, and contractors a set of BIM and CAD tools supported by a cloud-based common data environment that facilitates project delivery from early-stage design through to construction.
The collection is a powerful set of applications that provides extended capabilities to Inventor and AutoCAD for engineers who design complex and custom products, equipment, and systems.
The Media & Entertainment Collection includes all of the tools you need to build a powerful and scalable 3D animation pipeline for complex simulations, effects, and rendering.
Social impact startups that meet the following criteria can apply for three-year subscriptions:
Nonprofits that meet the following criteria can apply for one-year renewable subscriptions:
Here's how eight impact-driven organizations use Autodesk technology to design and make a better world.
Habitat for Humanity uses the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection to build affordable housing.
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, uses the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Collection to protect refugees.
Coral Maker uses Fusion 360 to design and model coral components, creating a scalable process for millions of coral plantings.
Victoria Hand Project uses Fusion 360 to design patient-specific prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Solar Buddy is using Autodesk technology to scale solar lighting solutions to end energy poverty by 2030.
UN Migration is using AutoCAD for rapid site planning and temporary shelter design after a volcanic eruption in the DRC.
BADG uses Revit, BIM 360, and others to render a virtual concept house for Black families to reimagine domestic life.
CalWave is using Autodesk technology to provide reliable, cost-effective ocean wave technologies for sustainable energy access.
We do not provide software to individuals, instead we provide software to organizational entities such as nonprofits, companies, businesses, or sole proprietors. If you as an individual have a registered business entity, then your organization may be eligible.
Nonprofit organizations are eligible if they meet the following criteria:
If your nonprofit has an annual operating budget less than $10 million USD you’ll be routed to our a vendor, TechSoup. If your nonprofit has an annual operating budget over $10 million USD, you’ll be asked to submit an application that will be reviewed by our team internally.
Startup organizations are eligible if they meet the following criteria:
Our program is set up to support organizations who otherwise would not be able to afford Autodesk software. However, if your organization purchased software because you were unaware of the program or purchased fewer than five subscriptions, we will review your application and decide on a case-by-case basis.
View the eligibility criteria above and if your organization is a fit click the “Apply Now” button and you’ll be redirected to our Fluxx application where you can start your application
TechSoup is a vendor that distributes Autodesk software donations to eligible nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit organizations receive software donations with a yearly renewal period. At the end of the year your organization will reapply and as long as your organization continues to meet our eligibility your donation will be renewed.
Startups receive software donations with a three-year subscription period. At the end of the donation, you will be invited to reapply and if you still meet our criteria, you may renew your donation for a final cycle. If you no longer meet our eligibility criteria, we will connect you with our colleagues who can help your organization transition to a paid subscription.
We support organizations whose primary business goal is to create positive social or environmental impact. The impact cannot be a byproduct of your operations, but rather it should be the driving force and motivator of your organization’s work. For examples of exemplary impact visit the stories listed throughout this web page.
The Technology Impact Program does not provide financial support. This program provides in-kind software donations. To learn more about funding, please explore the Autodesk Foundation website: https://www.autodesk.org/what-we-do/funding
Yes, we primarily donate Autodesk Industry Collections, so you have products relevant to your industry. However, if you would like to request a product outside of the collections you can indicate the request in the application and explain how you would use the software. Your request is subject to approval.
Yes, if approved for a software donation we have onboarding and orientation materials to help you get started with your software donation.
Yes, use this link to start a nonprofit application. In this application indicate what criteria you did not meet and why you are requesting an exception. Link here: https://autodesk.fluxx.io/apply/technology-impact-program-nonprofit
After submitting your application, you will hear back from a team member within 10 business days. After initial contact, our team may have additional questions that you will need to answer. You’ll be notified when action is required and as your application moves through the review process of via the Fluxx Portal, so keep an eye on your email for system notifications for the latest information on your application status.
Yes, our nonprofit application requires that you provide evidence that your organization has a policy against practicing discrimination.
