Get Started with the Foundry Program

Bring your type to a wider world.

The Monotype Foundry Program gives independent foundries a global audience on their own terms. Your fonts reach the designers, brands, and organizations that license type through Monotype every day.

Through MyFonts, Monotype Fonts, and our broader ecosystem, your work can reach the designers, brands, and organizations looking for great type.

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We appreciate your type.

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What we'll ask for

Prepare your application.

A few thoughtful details help us understand your foundry and showcase your work effectively.

01

Foundry name

Choose the name customers will see across Monotype channels.

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02

Foundry description

Tell us about your work, design philosophy, and areas of focus.

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03

Designer biography

Share the story behind the people creating the type.

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After you apply

What happens next?

After you submit, our team will guide the next steps so you know what to expect.

01

We review your application and foundry details.

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We’ll contact you if we need any additional information.

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Your foundry officially joins the Monotype Foundry Program once approved.

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Start adding your fonts via your foundry tools.

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Your fonts are tested and reviewed then go live to Monotype customers.

How it works

Getting started is simple.

01

Create your account

Create an account with Monotype and start your application by adding basic business information.

Create account
02

Add your foundry information

Tell us about your foundry, including your name, description, type designers, and contact details.

03

Sign your distribution agreement

Review and sign the distribution agreement to confirm your participation in the Foundry Program.

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Submit your application

Review your details and submit your application. Our team will review it and get in touch with you within 48 hours.

Why foundries join

More than a marketplace.

The Foundry Program is built to support both the creative and business sides of running a foundry.

Whether you're releasing your first typeface or managing a growing library, we help connect your work with the people who need it most.

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Reach a global audience

Make your fonts available through MyFonts, Monotype Fonts, and additional Monotype sales channels.

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Grow your business

Get pricing, marketing, licensing, and commercialization expertise built from decades in the type industry.

03

Protect your work

Get licensing support and enforcement resources to help protect your work.

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Stay independent

Maintain ownership of your foundry and creative vision while gaining access to broader opportunities.

Join the Foundry Program

Ready to grow your foundry?

Applications are open. Tell us about your work, and we'll walk you through the rest.