Sixth Sense is a program offered by the Manufacturing Intelligence division of Hexagon to help innovative companies with brilliant ideas who are looking to bring their products to wider markets and scale their business with help of Hexagon. The program invites companies to apply and potentially begin a process of working with us to identify ways that Hexagon can help participants address challenges faced by manufacturers and designers. Hexagon identifies challenges and asks companies to submit applications to describe their products and services and how they address those challenges. Anyone can apply, though companies with a focus on certain challenges are most likely to succeed. Hexagon provides guidance about the type of challenges Hexagon is interested in, and the type of companies and potential participants who should apply, to increase the likelihood that an application results in specific action.

The program proceeds in two primary tracks. Both tracks are commenced by applying to participate in the program. The applications will go through an evaluation process, and certain participants whose solutions respond particularly well to the challenges will be selected to explore further opportunities with Hexagon. Other applicants, whose applications not chosen to proceed, will nevertheless benefit from having been introduced to Hexagon. Hexagon may engage in other transactions or pursue other opportunities with applicants in the future.