Applications Closing May 31 for Trimble Ventures SketchUp 0-60 Challenge
Trimble Ventures
Investing in innovative companies that seek to transform the way the world works
Overview of the SketchUp 0-60 Challenge
Trimble Ventures, in conjunction with Trimble’s industry-leading design software SketchUp, has launched a worldwide initiative to discover the next big idea in design technology and to transform how architects, designers, and construction (AEC) professionals work.
What Selected Participants Get:
Increased Visibility: Each of the finalists will present at the 3D Basecamp User Conference in front of thousands of potential customers and Trimble partners
Growth Opportunities: Global reach to SketchUp’s millions of users
Commercial Opportunities: Showcase your solution to an audience of Trimble executives, customers, partners and venture investment professionals
Integration Support: Weekly access to SketchUp product and engineering experts providing assistance to help develop an integrated solution or workflow
Cash Prizes: Winners and runner ups may also receive cash prizes. Please see the SketchUp 0-60 Challenge Terms and Conditions for more details.
About the Program
The SketchUp 0-60 Challenge aims to empower early-stage startups, entrepreneurs and developers to create transformative AEC technology solutions, leveraging SketchUp to solve common industry pain points in the following categories:
Design Analysis
Design Collaboration
Construction Documentation
Throughout the program, chosen participants will closely collaborate with SketchUp product and engineering experts, business mentors, and members of the Trimble Ventures team as they develop their ideas and showcase the value they can bring to our industry.
At the end of the program, selected finalists will have the opportunity to demo their innovations on the main stage at 3D Basecamp 2024, where winners will be announced.
Application submissions to this selective program are currently open and will be accepted until May 31, 2024. Please see the SketchUp 0-60 Challenge Terms and Conditions for more details.
Key dates
May - Applications Close
June - Finalists Announced
July - Program Kick-Off
November - Demo Day at 3D Basecamp & Winners Announced
Entrepreneurs and innovators are invited to accept the challenge to turn your game-changing ideas into reality.
About SketchUp As part of Trimble, an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works, SketchUp helps users realize their design vision. With over 33 million users, SketchUp is the premier design software among creative professionals across architecture, interior design, construction, and more. Creativity, flexibility, and connected workflows are at the core of SketchUp, making it easy to define, refine, and build out those award-winning designs.
The future is yours to build. To learn more about SketchUp and its offerings, please visit www.sketchup.com.
About Trimble Ventures Launched in 2021, Trimble Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund focused on investing in early and growth-stage companies that align with Trimble’s mission of transforming work in the agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation industries. The fund deploys strategic capital to accelerate the growth of innovative companies and partners that complement Trimble’s products, technology platforms and support its customer’s work. Trimble Ventures targets investing in companies with technologies and solutions related to hardware and software applications; artificial intelligence; augmented, virtual and mixed reality; autonomy and robotics; blockchain; the Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics; and sustainability. To learn more about Trimble Ventures, please visit https://www.trimble.com/en/our-company/about/trimble-ventures.