Autodesk Foundation

Technology

Technology to scale solutions

We equip entrepreneurs and innovators with Autodesk software donations and technical training to bring industry-transforming innovation to scale.

Innovating for a better world

Technology can be a powerful force for good. We connect our portfolio of nonprofits and startups with training and technology adoption services to help them scale solutions faster. We also refer nonprofits and startups to Autodesk’s Technology Impact Program, a corporate software donation program for nonprofits and startups using design for environmental or social good.

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Technology training partners

We partner with leading organizations to offer training and technology adoption services and support for our portfolio.
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Eagle Point Software

Eagle Point Software is the creator of Pinnacle Series, an AEC and manufacturing e-learning solution that drives productivity and efficiency.

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IMAGINiT Technologies

IMAGINiT helps businesses gain competitive advantages through technology, software development, professional services, training, and support.

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KETIV

KETIV provides training, consulting, and support services to empower the future of manufacturing. 

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Symetri

Symetri empowers organizations to work smarter for a better future, ensuring access to expertise and technology to improve performance and sustainability.

Creating impact with Autodesk software

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    Low-cost, modular greenhouses

    “The Autodesk Foundation played a key role in augmenting the expansion of Kheyti’s in-house engineering capabilities, allowing us to continue providing services to farmers while in the midst of the pandemic. The Fusion 360 training from KETIV equipped our global team of engineers to collaborate on designing, prototyping, and testing improvements and additional features to our low-cost and modular ‘Greenhouse-in-a-Box.’”

    — Ash Seth, Product Development and R&D Lead, Kheyti

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    Recycling carbon fiber

    “With Autodesk technology, Vartega has been able to accelerate the development and commercialization of our recycling technology while also enabling the use of our materials in partner applications ranging from injection-molding bicycle parts to 3D-printed airplane ducts. Vartega’s biggest impact will be realized as designers utilize Autodesk technology to optimize part designs to make electric vehicles safer, lighter, and more efficient.”

    – Andrew Maxey, Co-Founder & CEO, Vartega

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    Transforming healthcare infrastructure

    “With a heavy reliance on the AEC Collection, the Saint Rock Hospital project demonstrates how healthcare infrastructure transformation can become a reality under even highly challenging logistical, geographic, and budgetary conditions.”

    – Allison Denisky, Sr. Architectural Designer, Build Health International

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    Designing trail bridges with AutoCAD

    "The suspended trail bridge in Marenge helps the community to have access all year round. The community won’t have to struggle to maintain the bridge every year or every rainy season. Now they can actually cross safely on a daily basis."

    — Etienne Mutebutsi, Needs Assesment Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, Fika

Technology Impact Program

In FY26, Autodesk donated $50 million in software licenses to 3,445 organizations worldwide through the Technology Impact Program, through which Autodesk donates software to nonprofits and startups using design for environmental or social good.

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Impact in action

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Nth Cycle

Developing a solution for precious metals recycling

Nth Cycle is developing an innovative, sustainable solution to recycling precious metals from end-of-life EV batteries, electronics, e-waste, industrial scrap, and more.

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Build Health International

Sustainably built healthcare infrastructure

Build Health International harnessed the power of Autodesk software to reduce costs, streamline coordination, and incorporate sustainable design for two major projects in Sierra Leone and Nigeria.

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Bridges to Prosperity

Boosting economic activity for communities in Rwanda

With AutoCAD, Bridges to Prosperity designs cost-efficient, long-lasting trail bridges that connect residents to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

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