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London, Hammersmith
3rd June
Guest Speaker, Damon Bonser - British Design Fund

Startup Success

Scaling with SOLIDWORKS: Design, Pitch & Secure Funding

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About the Event

Join us on June 3rd at Dassault Systèmes’ offices in Hammersmith, London for an exclusive workshop and networking event focused on securing venture capital and accelerating product development, featuring a special guest speaker, Damon Bonser CEO of the British Design Fund.

Damon will share his extensive experience on what investors look for, how they evaluate investment opportunities, and what you can do to maximise your relationship with them to help your business thrive.

In addition to learning about the British Design Fund, you’ll discover the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program, featuring a live demonstration on how to bring your ideas to life. From sketch to product, see how SOLIDWORKS helps accelerate design and development.

Key Details
  • Location
    Dassault Systèmes, 12 Hammersmith Grove, London, W6 7AP
  • Date
    3rd June 2025
  • Event time
    Doors open at 09:30, the first session will begin at 09:45, event finishes at 16:00. View the event agenda.
  • What to expect?
    Learn about great benefits for startups, network and get a free lunch.
Frequently asked Questions
How do I register?
Please enter your details into the form to secure your place. If you have any dietary or access requirements, please add these to the relevant fields.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, this is a free event. 
Is there parking?
No, please arrange alternative transport.
Food?
Refreshments and lunch are provided.
Do I have to attend for the full event?
No, if you can't make it all, or have an interest in one particular topic, feel free to visit for just this. The agenda can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
How can I sign up for the SOLIDWORKS Startup program?
If you want to learn more about the program before the event then you can find more information and a registration link on our Startup Programme webpage.

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Interested in joining us? Fill in the form and register today. Our start-up team is excited to meet you and are looking forward to answering your questions.

What to expect at this Startup Success Event?

Program Introduction
Find out what the SOLIDWORKS Startup program is all about. See a LIVE demonstration of how SOLIDWORKS can bring your Ideas to life, from a simple sketch to a physical product, and see what tools and support are available to you.

In addition to showcasing the core design capabilities of SOLIDWORKS we will highlight the SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools. These tools empower you to analyse your products virtually so you can ensure that they are strong, reliable, and cost-effective before going to production.
Guest Speaker
Damon Bonser, Founder & CEO of the British Design Fund, will provide a deep insight into what it’s really like to work and partner with a venture capital fund. The British Design Fund is the UK’s leading investor in early-stage (seed and pre-seed) hardware businesses with purpose.

Damon will share his extensive experience on what investors look for, how they evaluate investment opportunities, and what you can do to maximise your relationship with them to help your business thrive.
Networking Opportunities
This event offers expert advice, hands-on learning, and valuable networking with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.

Discover the benefits of Plus X and learn about how Startups succeed at their collaborative working spaces. Gain insider funding insights and explore cutting-edge design tools that can help you scale your hardware startup.

Event Agenda

09:30
Arrival & Refreshments (Provided)
09:45
Guest Speaker - Damon Bonser, Founder & CEO of the British Design Fund
12:30
Lunch & Networking
13:15
LIVE Demonstration - SOLIDWORKS for Start-ups
- Creating intelligent design intent into your models
- Shortcuts, and advice
- Drawing templates and understanding custom properties
- Assembly design, mechanisms creation and animations
- Testing for function, collision avoidance and interference detection
- Bill of materials and exploded views
- Strength testing of the design and material reduction.
14:30
Break & Refreshments
14:45
LIVE Demonstration - Exploring SOLIDWORKS Simulation
- Stress Analysis on structures
- Understanding fatigue and reducing the effects in your designs
- Frequency
- Gas and Fluid flow analysis
- Investigating the additional tools available on the 3D Experience platform, such as ABACUS, generative design and more.
15:45
Q&A and Event Close
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