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What we look for
We invest in a diverse group of organizations from around the world that:
- Champion innovative solutions to address climate change and inequality
- Develop unique solutions that have a path to scale
- Demonstrate qualified, visionary leadership, and a skilled team
- Maintain a commitment to measuring and managing toward the impact of their work
Who we look for
We align our capital with the needs of our partners – using the full spectrum from grants to impact investments. And we prioritize organizations that benefit most from our in-kind support in the form of donated software, subsidized training, and employee pro bono expertise.
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Direct investments & ecosystem partners
We provide risk capital directly to nonprofits and social impact startups in the form of grant funding and investments (equity and debt). Our investments help scale viable technologies and solutions that ultimately reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote resilience, and increase equality.
We fund accelerators, incubators, and impact funds to bolster the growth of the entire field. We believe investing in the ecosystem will create an environment where a greater number of promising solutions can scale.
Funding focus areas
We focus our support on the following thematic areas and industries.
Impact Opportunity Areas
- Energy & materials
- Health & resilience
- Work & prosperity
Industries
- Architecture, engineering, and construction
- Product design and manufacturing
- Media and entertainment
Support we provide
Our portfolio organizations may be eligible to receive the following:
- Software donations through the Autodesk Technology Impact Program
- Employee expertise through the Autodesk Employee Impact Program
- Industry expertise through the Autodesk Technology Centers
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