Access SolidWorks for free
for Canadian startups
Through an exclusive startup program in partnership with Dassault Systèmes, you get free access to professional tools to design, test, and accelerate your product development from day one.
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SolidWorks free, so you can start with full freedom.
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Scale your licenses at the pace of your growth.
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Consolidate your tools and prepare for scale-up.
A solution designed for industrial startups
In a tech startup, early investments often shape the entire trajectory. Choosing the right tools from day one means gaining structure, agility, and peace of mind, without burning your budget.
Controlled launch
Choosing the wrong tools means wasted time, extra costs, or having to rebuild everything. At Kotona Vision, we help you make the right choices from day one, with solutions built to grow with you.
The 3D CAD reference
SolidWorks or CATIA on favorable terms specifically designed for young Canadian companies: free access in the first year, then preferential pricing in the following years.
Community & support
A reimagined support model to maximize the impact of your tools, all the essentials for your growth gathered in one place, and an engaged community of startups facing the same challenges.
3 years to build your future
SOLIDWORKS 100% FREE
Launch your first projects with full freedom.*
Access all applications at 100% off to identify the features that fit your use cases.
Get support from our specialists to configure your tools and optimize performance from the very first steps.
70% off your subscriptions
Scale your number of users and your features at the pace of your development.
Build your mastery of the tools and reach the next milestone in your project.
50% off your subscriptions
Our specialists guide you to adapt the tools to your working methods and boost productivity right from the start.
Take advantage of all applications at -50% to test and evaluate the modules that match your needs.
Next steps
Join the Kotona Vision startup program and start designing in less than 48 hours
Step 1
Check your eligibility for the startup program
Step 2
Book a call to introduce your project and share additional information
Step 3
Sit tight while we prepare your application and pitch it to Dassault Systèmes
Step 4
Pick the support duration you need with our team
Step 5
Sign your contract electronically and start designing with the software solution you've chosen
Need more information or have questions?
Our team is available to advise you effectively and help you find the right solution
Kotona's support
A single subscription plan: unlimited support, dedicated advisor, certified eLearnings, and a backup virtual PC. Everything included, everything seamless.
Dedicated advisor
An ally embedded in your reality, guiding you from deployment to daily use of 3DEXPERIENCE.
Unlimited support
Remote control and fast intervention to minimize disruptions and protect your projects.
Backup virtual PC
In case of hardware failure, your teams keep working on a virtual workstation made available immediately.
Certified eLearnings
Official Dassault Systèmes learning paths: modeling, sheet metal, assemblies, simulation. Flexible, step-by-step learning.
CSWA & CSWP certifications
Access to official SOLIDWORKS certifications recognized industry-wide for their excellence.
Let's talk about your project.
A certified engineer reviews your use case and proposes the right PDM Cloud setup, no commitment.