Monotype Foundry Program

Bring your type to a wider world.

The Monotype Foundry Program helps independent foundries reach more customers, grow their business, and connect with a global audience while maintaining creative control.

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

Join a community of foundries helping shape the future of typography.

Creative workspace for type design
We appreciate your type.

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What you gain

Built to help foundries thrive.

Joining the Foundry Program gives you access to tools, expertise, and opportunities designed to support sustainable growth.

Abstract design forms

MyFonts exposure

Reach customers actively searching for fonts.

Creative workspace

Monotype Fonts access

Make your work discoverable by enterprise teams and creative professionals.

Digital design workspace

Licensing support

Help customers license fonts correctly and confidently.

Creative team discussion

Marketing opportunities

Participate in promotions, launches, and featured placements.

Platform dashboard workspace

Foundry platform

Manage your fonts, pricing, promotions, reports, and agreements in one place.

Reporting and analytics

Reporting and earnings

Track performance through transparent reporting.

Creative industry expertise

Industry expertise

Receive guidance informed by real customer behavior and market insights.

Long-term collaboration

Long-term partnership

Work with a team invested in the long-term health of your foundry and the type industry.

How joining works

Getting started is simple.

01

Create your account

Start with a foundry account so you can begin your application and access the platform.

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02

Submit your application

Share the key details we need to understand your foundry, your catalog, and your goals.

03

Tell us about your foundry

Introduce your creative point of view, your designers, and the work you want to bring forward.

04

Review the agreement

Review our latest distribution agreement and confirm the terms for joining the program.

05

Prepare and upload your fonts

Upload font files, metadata, pricing, and supporting details through the foundry platform.

06

Launch your foundry

Bring your work to customers through MyFonts, Monotype Fonts, and broader Monotype channels.

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

Our team reviews your application.

02

We'll contact you if additional information is needed.

03

You'll receive guidance for onboarding and font submission.

04

Your fonts are prepared for publication.

05

Your foundry becomes part of the Monotype Foundry Program.

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.

01

Reach a global audience

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

02

Grow your business

Benefit from pricing, marketing, licensing, and commercialization expertise developed through decades in the type industry.

03

Protect your work

Access licensing support and enforcement resources designed to help safeguard your intellectual property.

04

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?

Join the Monotype Foundry Program and connect your work with a broader audience, valuable expertise, and a community that believes great type deserves to thrive.