Altair Relaunches Startup Program

Altair has relaunched its startup program, a series of tailored, discounted technology packages, which give startups access to Altair's software solutions. Altair's program gives startups access to simulation, high-performance computing and artificial intelligence solutions, the company reports.

The Altair Startup Program contains four packages, which cover different needs, from simulation and data intelligence, to HPC and cloud computing. Options include:

• Smart Product Development Package—A 3-year package, specializing in simulation and data analytics, tailored for startups in smart product development
• Data Intelligence Package—A 2-year package designed for startups in any industry seeking data analytics and AI solutions
• Cloud/HPC Starter Package—A 2-year package for startups with large-scale integration engineering teams, including Altair Accelerator and Altair Monitor
• Altair Unlimited Appliance on Oracle Cloud Package—A 2-year package for startups needing robust HPC and cloud resources. Offered from Oracle and Oracle for Startups.

"Technology is critical to fueling intelligent innovation and helping startups to grow, which is why we're so excited to relaunch this program," says Evelyn Gebhardt, vice president of marketing, EMEA and lead of global startup program, Altair. "Our solutions give startups the tools they need to accelerate the next steps in their development. And Altair's technical know-how and dedicated support staff ensure they're always on the path toward discovery and commercial success."

"We are seeing up-close how startups are pushing the bounds of high-performance computing to drive innovation and solve problems for an ever-growing range of industries. From simulation to validation to optimization, computer aided engineering solutions are the engine behind many of the most demanding workloads," says Jason Williamson, global head and vice president, Oracle for Startups. "Working with Altair allows us to put enterprise-grade compute power into the hands of more startups and help them more easily navigate HPC in the cloud."

For more information about the Altair Startup Program, including packages, solutions, and eligibility requirements, click here. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.