PTC Launches Aerospace & Defense Startup Program with Free Access to Industry-Leading Software and Ecosystem Support

PTC has announced a new Aerospace & Defense Startup Program to empower early-stage startups with free access to its software, including Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, and Arena. The program aims to help startups accelerate product development and meet compliance demands in the aerospace and defense industry. Startups will also gain access to PTC's global ecosystem of venture capitalists, incubators, and partners to support growth and industry visibility.

PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) has announced a new Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Startup Program designed to support early and growth-stage startups in the aerospace and defense industry. The program offers free access to PTC's suite of product development tools, including Creo+, Onshape, Codebeamer+, and Arena, to help startups accelerate innovation and meet compliance demands [1].

The initiative, launched at the Reindustrialize Summit 2025, aims to address the growing need for faster and more agile product development in the A&D sector. With the industry under pressure to integrate complex systems and deliver mission-critical solutions, PTC's program provides startups with the tools they need to stay competitive [2].

Key features of the program include:
- Creo+: A SaaS CAD solution known for its advanced modeling capabilities and support for complex assemblies.
- Onshape: A cloud-native CAD platform with built-in PDM and real-time collaboration, ideal for agile teams with minimal IT overhead. The program also includes Onshape Government, designed to help meet compliance needs like ITAR and EAR.
- Codebeamer+: An ALM solution that supports agile development with full requirements and test management, as well as end-to-end traceability.
- Arena: A cloud-native PLM and QMS platform that enables compliance and accelerates product development at scale.

Participating startups will have access to these tools for multiple years, helping them support growth toward key funding and revenue milestones. In addition to the software, startups will gain access to PTC's ecosystem of venture capitalists, incubators, technology partners, and fellow innovators, as well as opportunities for mentorship, exposure, and industry engagement.

According to David Katzman, General Manager of Arena and Onshape at PTC, "Aerospace and defense startups are tackling some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, and they need tools that help them get ahead. Through this program, we're equipping them with PTC's industry-leading solutions and support from day one so they can move fast, meet compliance demands, and stay focused on building what's next" [1].

The program underscores PTC's commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the A&D sector. By providing early-stage startups with the tools and resources they need to succeed, PTC is helping to shape the future of the industry.

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ptc-announces-startup-program-to-accelerate-the-future-of-aerospace--defense-innovation-302506125.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/PTC/ptc-announces-startup-program-to-accelerate-the-future-of-aerospace-hpzydv1zbd3z.html