Dell Joins Blender Development Fund as Sponsor

Published on January 23, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Dell logo alongside the Blender icon, representing the corporate partnership to fund the development of the open-source software.

Dell Joins Blender Development Fund as Sponsor

The technology company Dell Technologies now forms part of the Blender Development Fund, joining as a key corporate sponsor. This decision involves contributing financial resources that are directly allocated to fund the work of developers who maintain the core of the open-source software. This move underscores the growing industry support for accessible and free creative tools. 🚀

A Crucial Boost for Long-Term Planning

Dell's entry into the group of sponsors allows the Blender Foundation to organize its future with greater stability. The funds raised are used to pay programmers who improve and maintain the main application. This collective financing model is vital for the project to maintain its independence. Other companies like AMD, NVIDIA, Epic Games, and Unity also support this fund.

Key Benefits of the Alliance:
  • Allows Blender to plan with a more stable long-term vision.
  • Resources are channeled directly to pay core developers.
  • Strengthens a financing model that prioritizes the project's independence.
Collaboration with corporate sponsors is fundamental to scaling the development of free and professional software.

Beyond the Financial Contribution

This collaboration is not limited to a donation. Dell is also researching how to optimize Blender to run more efficiently on its hardware, including the powerful Precision workstations. The goal is clear: eliminate technical barriers so that artists and studios can create without limits. Combining stable software with efficient hardware significantly accelerates professional workflows.

Practical Areas of Collaboration:
  • Evaluate and improve Blender's performance on Dell Precision workstations.
  • Accelerate workflows for professional artists and studios.
  • Ensure that powerful software and robust hardware work in synergy.

Expectations and Current Focus

Although part of the community hoped that the support would include a pre-installed open-source renderer on Dell's new equipment, the current collaboration focuses on supporting the core development of the software. This strategic partnership demonstrates how corporate backing can directly drive the tools used by the global creative community, ensuring its continuous growth and evolution. 💻