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Autodesk Foundationautodesk foundation overviewThe Autodesk Foundation supports innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.Autodesk Foundation OVERVIEW WHAT WE DO Funding Technology Talent Case Studies IMPACT Decade of Impact Report Energy & Materials Health & Resilience Work & Prosperity Impact Measurement & Management WHO WE FUND Portfolio Alumni WHO WE ARE BLOG Back Explore our Decade of Impact report for ten years of philanthropy, insights, and stories of impact. Autodesk Foundation Supporting innovators to design and make a better world for all The Autodesk Foundation’s mission is to support innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. Learn More Image courtesy of MASS Design Group Bringing innovation to scale The Autodesk Foundation aligns its philanthropic offerings with design and engineering. We invest in nonprofits and startups helping to de-risk innovation and bring industry-transforming solutions to scale. By facilitating a blend of funding, technical training, and expertise, we can bring early-stage innovations to market to advance a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient world. Impact opportunity areas We focus our funding on three impact areas guided by strategic investment theses that drive impact outcomes across our industries.  Energy & Materials Avoiding, reducing, and removing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized economy. Learn more Image courtesy of Prometheus Materials Health & Resilience Improving resilience in low-resource communities with climate adaptation technologies. Learn more Image courtesy of Okra Solar Work & Prosperity Preparing workers to thrive in the era of automation by creating opportunities for quality employment for all. Learn more Image courtesy of JARC Rhode Island Our investments Funding More than fifty organizations receive grants and impact investments to scale innovative solutions to climate change and inequality. Learn more Image courtesy of FreeWorld Technology Thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators use Autodesk design and make software and technical training for positive impact. Learn more Talent Hundreds of Autodesk employees work alongside nonprofits and startups to imagine, design, and make a better world. Learn more Image courtesy of Bridges to Prosperity Image courtesy of Robb Hohmann, Bridges to Prosperity Impact measurement and management The Autodesk Foundation’s impact measurement and management (IMM) practice is central to our work—informing how we invest and adapt to optimize impact. We invest in our portfolio’s impact outcomes through a rigorous IMM practice that establishes accountability, informs decision-making, and generates evidence of success. Read impact report Learn more Portfolio impact* 110 million  individuals reached with resilient solutions in housing and infrastructure, energy access, agricultural productivity, and workforce development† 8.2 million+ metric tons CO2e  of GHG emissions reduced‡ 230,000 individuals obtained new or improved jobs‡ *View data source *Hide data source * Impact metrics in this section rely on data aggregated and sourced from financial reports, annual reports, organizational key performance indicators, and self-reported data from the Autodesk Foundation portfolio since 2019. †Peak reach of cumulative data from organizations, since their inception, that were a part of the Autodesk Foundation portfolio in 2024. ‡ Based on data that was self-reported by portfolio organizations. Crisis response When crises strike, urgent solutions are needed. We deliver philanthropic support, Autodesk technology, and Autodesk expertise to address the negative impacts of natural and human-made disasters, social unrest, and pandemics that negatively affect our communities, customers, and employees globally.  Learn more Watch video (4:01 min) Connect with us LinkedIn X Privacy | Do not sell or share my personal information | Cookie preferences | Report noncompliance | Terms of use | Legal | © 2026 Autodesk Inc. All rights reservedenusen-US1772644801https://autodesk.org