Autodesk Foundation: STEM & Innovation Infrastructure Funding: $50K – $1M Opportunity

Autodesk aims to support organizations tackling global challenges through design and technology, offering multi-million-dollar grants focused on climate innovation, workforce development, and scalable models. Grants range from $50,000 to $1,000,000 and include innovation technology grants and ecosystem partnerships, emphasizing partnerships that foster AI-driven solutions for systemic change.

Sid Peddinti, Esq.

February 21, 2026

1–2 minutes

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Mission: Support organizations using design and technology to solve systemic global challenges.

Historical Giving:
Multi-million-dollar grants supporting climate innovation, workforce development, and technology-enabled impact models.

Focus Areas:

Design innovation
Engineering & STEM
Workforce upskilling
Technology-driven systems change

Autodesk funds scalable, innovation-heavy models — not small local service programs.

Types of Grants & Typical Sizes

1) Innovation & Technology Grants

Range: $50,000 – $1,000,000
Who: Impact nonprofits, innovation ecosystems
What: STEM labs, technology education, innovation pipelines
How: Open calls + strategic partnerships

2) Ecosystem Partnerships

Range: $250,000+
Who: Multi-stakeholder initiatives
What: Technology-enabled system transformation
Why it’s relevant: Strong fit for AI innovation hubs

Positioning Strategy

✔ Lead with innovation narrative
✔ Emphasize scalable model
✔ Highlight design-thinking + AI integration

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