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We believe in the power of technology to transform society in positive ways.
“By taking a risk-tolerant approach to philanthropy and impact investing we can scale impact—beyond what traditional grantmaking can do.”
—Joe Speicher, Executive Director, Autodesk Foundation
Since 2014, the Autodesk Foundation has facilitated over $37 million in grants and impact investments, over $160 million in Autodesk donated software solutions, and nearly 170,000 Autodesk employee volunteer hours, collectively reaching more than 6,000 nonprofits and social enterprises.
We drive impact in 4 ways
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Focus on early-stage start-ups and social enterprises
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Provide risk-tolerant capital
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Offer in-kind services by leveraging Autodesk Inc.
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Scale transformative technologies
Our journey to impact
Made first grant
2014
Provided in-kind support beyond grants
2015
Began funding low-carbon solutions
2016
Made first impact investment
2017
Made first future of work grant
2018
Published impact briefs
2019
COVID-19 response
2020
Made our first impact design grant
2014
Provided in-kind support beyond grants
2015
Began funding low-carbon solutions
2016
Made our 1st impact investment
2017
Made first future of work grant
2018
Published our impact briefs
2019
COVID-19 response
2020
Reflecting on what we’ve learned
We believe it’s important to increase transparency in philanthropy. So we are sharing our unique experience. What’s worked, what hasn’t, and how we adapted.
Our hope is that by sharing our key insights with the world, we can help illuminate the path for others.
Impact briefs
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FUTURE OF WORK
Learn more about how we’re preparing the workforce to thrive in the age of automation.
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LOW-CARBON INNOVATION
Learn more about how low carbon innovations can fight the negative impacts of climate change.
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RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Learn more about how we’re increasing community resilience through technological innovation.