START UP Founder Perks
Access exclusive startup software, AI tools, cloud credits and business platforms to help you build, launch and grow your venture.
START UP Software Perks
As a Newcastle University START UP Founder, you'll gain access to an exclusive package of software, cloud credits and business tools worth more than £130,000*, helping you reduce costs while building your business. From AI development tools and cloud infrastructure to design software, CRM systems, workflow automation and customer support platforms, these perks give you access to the technology used by successful startups around the world.
*Perk values represent the maximum value available through partner programmes.
Available perks include:
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AWS Activate
- Founders can join AWS Activate and apply for $1,000 in credits
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Common Paper provides a standard, open-source contract for commercial transactions including NDAs and sales agreements.START UP Founders get:
- Free contract templates
- 50 % off any paid plan for the first 3 months
- Customer agreement generation, signing, API, and MCP
- Build your creative skills and gain an industry-recognised certification with Creators Academy. As a START UP founder, get 12 months’ access to the Creators Academy platform for £480 + VAT, plus an Adobe Certified Professional qualification in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop or InDesign for just £395 + VAT. Your START UP price: £875 + VAT. That’s a saving of £480 + VAT on the usual price of £1,355 + VAT — including the certification course and exam fees.
Figma
- Full time students are eligible to free access to Figma’s Professional plan for one year
GitHub
- Receive $10,000 in startup credits to access GitHub’s full agentic developer platform
HubSpot
- Up to 30 % discount on HubSpot software in year one and 15 % discount on HubSpot software in year two
Linear
- Full-time students receive free access to Basic or Business plans for one year, through Linear’s Education programme.
- Graduate students are eligible for three months free access to Basic or Business plans.
Make
- Free access to Make Teams plan for up to 6 months
- Nearly 500K credits included in the plan, values at over $1,200
- 50 % off for the following 3 months on any plan
- Access to dedicated startup workshops and priority customer support
Microsoft for Startups
- Founders apply direct to Microsoft for Startups to access cutting-edge AI models, developed tools and up to $150,000 in credits
Notion
- Access 6 months free of Notion Business with Notion AI included
SOLIDWORKS for Startups
- Free 3D CAD Software: SOLIDWORKS for Startups Program | Solidworks
- Free access to commercial SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE software licences for 12 months, including SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and SOLIDWORKS Simulation.
Tide
- £100 cashback if you open a Tide UK Business Account and spend £100 within 30 days
- £14.99 subsidised Ltd incorporation – down from £100
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Students get 50 % off Flow Pro - an AI-powered voice-to-text dictation app.
Zendesk
- 6 months free access to Zendesk
- Up to $25K in free Zendesk, including Copilot Assistance, Full API Access and App Builder Access
Eligibility
To be eligible to access START UP Software Perks you must be:
- A current Newcastle University student or recent graduate (within 2 years of graduation)
- Actively engaging with START UP - Developing your business idea/ startup with support from your Start Up and Entrepreneurship Consultant or your Business Adviser
