How to Apply

Read on and find out if you qualify

Selection Criteria

Dassault Systèmes selects PASSION FOR INNOVATION projects based on engineering areas of interest, the project’s feasibility and/or applicability, and the value that Dassault Systèmes technology can bring to the project. Proposals are only accepted from non-profit organizations or private individuals and students are also welcome.

PASSION FOR INNOVATION resources are not available to:

• Any profit-making organization
• Political, labor, religious or fraternal organizations or sports groups, unless the project will benefit the larger community
• Fundraising activities or events, raffles, or giveaways
• Endowment or capital improvement campaigns
• Chairs, endowments, or scholarships in the name of another organization
• Special events such as conferences, symposia or practice activities
• Organizations that advocate, support, or practice activities that are discriminatory

Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Proposals submitted via email will be answered with an automatic email response. You will be notified by telephone if you are selected for a PASSION FOR INNOVATION grant. To learn of grant recipients, check this website on a regular basis.

Application procedure

Applications for the PASSION FOR INNOVATION program should send a letter (in English or French), no longer than 4 pages, with a brief description of the project and its goals, including:          

• The problem addressed and solution provided by your project
• Who will benefit from the project
• The type of help required from Dassault Systèmes (hardware/software, training, etc.)
• How Dassault Systèmes technology and/or volunteers will be incorporated
• How you will measure or evaluate results

Your application should also include:

• A proposed budget, including income/expenses and other sources of help (both confirmed and pending)
• For organizations, proof of non-profit status, such as a copy of American IRS 501(c) ruling or other document showing tax exemption status
• The name, address, telephone number and email of the project contact person

We will contact you for more information about your project if required. Therefore, videotapes and other collateral or ancillary materials are discouraged at the initial application stage. 

Please send your projects to :

Dassault Systèmes

c/o Richard Breitner DG/AMC/WEB/CCPL

Passion for Innovation Program

9 quai Marcel Dassault

BP 310

92156 Suresnes Cedex

FRANCE

or complete this form

Legal notice

Any projects submitted to Dassault Systèmes will be treated with confidentiality. If your project is accepted, you must agree to have it featured on our www.3ds.com site and other promotional activities, and to supply Dassault Systèmes with digital models of your project in order for Dassault Systèmes to promote the project. Dassault Systèmes will not make any use of, promote or otherwise benefit from projects either in whole or in part that are not accepted into the PASSION FOR INNOVATION program. Applicants will take necessary measures to ensure the security of copyrights on projects. Dassault Systèmes and its affiliates cannot be held responsible for projects misdirected or lost during the initial application process, or for the return of any materials submitted.