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?? A look back at K-UAM CONFEX 2024! For this latest edition, we had the pleasure of once again being a proud partner of one of the most exciting events in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry. This year's Confex was a true showcase of innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas in the mobility and transportation ecosystem. One of the highlights of our participation was organizing a selection committee, where 5 incredibly innovative startups had the opportunity to present their groundbreaking solutions. A big round of applause to WEFLO Inc., CLROBUR Co.,Ltd, ROVIGOS, AIRBILITY, and HazelAero for their impressive contributions and for shaping the future of air mobility. In addition to this, we were delighted to play a key role in organizing the Biz-Salon – a series of exclusive one-on-one business meetings designed to foster meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and spark new partnerships among the professionals in attendance. Looking forward to the next edition and continuing this journey of innovation and progress with all of you! Changgyun Ahn | Sangdawn Kim #UAM #Korea #KUAMConfex #airmobility #transportation #aviation #bizsalon #networking #mobility #innovation #technology

Reusability Pioneers, don’t miss ESA’s new Call for Projects! ? The European Space Agency - ESA has launched a new FIRST! Campaign on Reusability aimed at discovering the next wave of disruptive technologies in space transportation! ? Here are some of the types of projects they are looking for: ? ?? Descent systems and technologies (including thermal management and protections) ?? Landing and recovery systems ?? Reversible-reconnectable interface technologies ?? Technologies for refurbishment and operational efficiencies ?? Any other reusability disruptors for space transportation! ? This campaign is your chance to join ESA's journey in revolutionizing space transportation through rapid prototyping, testing, and de-risking of breakthrough technologies. ? ?? Deadline: 20 December, 23:59 CET ? Apply now on ESA’s Open Space Innovation Platform (OSIP): https://lnkd.in/dSaeTgRC ? #SpaceTransportation #Innovation #SpaceTech #FutureOfSpace #ESA

?? Starburst Germany is hiring! ? Are you passionate about shaping the future of aviation, space, and defense technologies? Do you want to collaborate with the most innovative startups, investors, and industry leaders in these dynamic sectors? ? Join our team in Munich, Germany, and be a part of groundbreaking projects like NATO DIANA and more. We're looking for talented individuals to fill the following roles: ? Accelerator Associate - apply here: https://bit.ly/4fnvtXy Venture Analyst (Internship or Working Student) - apply here: https://bit.ly/3CsdFvE ? At Starburst, we are celebrating over a decade of driving global aerospace innovation through strategic consulting, startup accelerators, and investment. Hear from our Managing Director of Germany, Lukas Oberhofer, about our mission and what we're seeking in ideal candidates: https://bit.ly/4fH4INp If you're ready to make an impact in the aerospace industry, we'd love to hear from you! ? Feel free to tag or share this post with someone who might be interested. ? cc: Fran?ois Chopard, Florentyna Smith-Tamarapa, David Pfurtscheller

"You can't call in sick from the moon.” - Kate Ludicrum, Starburst's Space-H Program Director Check out AFCEA International's recent article featuring the Space-H Accelerator, a collaboration between Starburst, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’ HRP, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health, Methuselah Foundation, and Microsoft! Space-H is a 13-week space health accelerator program, designed to drive innovation and investment in next generation biological and medical technology to enable space exploration. The 12 startups selected for Cohort 1 are developing innovative solutions in wearables, AI and automation systems, and pharmaceutical advancements. These technologies range from AI-based mental health monitoring to wearable vital sign monitors and centrifuge-free sample processing — all aimed at further enabling spaceflight. ??? For this first cohort of the program, we "looked for companies that seemed capable of delivering their proposed technologies and that were not only promising space applications but strategically bringing their product to the space industry to broaden their market." - Elizabeth Reynolds, Starburst's US Managing Director Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4fh0rQP Thank you for the feature, Courtney Benedetto! #SpaceH #spacehealth #accelerator #startup #funding #biotech #spacetech #innovation #investment #spaceexploration

We’re thrilled to share the success of the Aviation Innovation Challenge 2024 — a unique platform for ITE (Institute of Technical Education) students to pitch their groundbreaking sustainability solutions for the aviation industry. Organized in partnership by ITE and Starburst Singapore, this event brought together emerging talents with leading industry professionals, fostering innovation and impactful change. A special thank you to our esteemed panelists who guided and inspired the students: Lily Teo - Assistant Director, Business & Services, ITE College Central Este Ehara - Head of Strategic and Ecosystem Partnerships, AIR Lab (Aviation Innovation Research Lab) Stephen Leung - Manager, Sustainability, Singapore Airlines Karthikeyan T - Head, Innovation and Operations Technology, SIA Engineering Company Sheila Leung - Program Director, Starburst The top 3 teams received their medals during the Aviation Sustainability Forum 2024 with the winning team even having the opportunity to make a presentation! A huge congratulations to all the teams for their hard work and creativity. Thank you to our partners, to Cheryl Koh, and to the Aviation Innovation Challenge 2024 organising team (Ee Jek L., Judith Ng, Rong Yi Sim & Alvin Ganesh Balasubramaniam) for making this initiative possible and trusting us to shape the future of sustainable aviation together! Covurn Tay | Chui Yixi | Julius Yeo #Aviation #Innovation #Sustainability #ITE #Event #Pitch

From satellite surveillance that enhances naval security to AI-driven navigation that optimizes shipping routes, the convergence of space and sea is opening up unprecedented opportunities. Discover our latest article and explore how space-based innovations in navigation, connectivity and sensing are transforming maritime industries, from offshore energy and shipping to environmental monitoring and maritime safety. ?? Read the full article here:?https://bit.ly/3YKhc0X Matthieu Chartier | Fran?ois Chopard | Théo Roulendes #Space?#Maritime?#Article?#Euronaval?#EN2024?#NavalIndustry?#Defense?#Innovation

?? Last week saw the closing day of the Airbus Defence and Space Combat Cloud Accelerator, powered by Starburst. This marks a significant milestone in advancing cutting-edge solutions for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). We had the privilege of hearing from distinguished speakers Ramon Sirgado Pérez, FCAS Technical Manager, and Florian Hahn, Member of the German Parliament. A special highlight was the panel discussion on "The Role of Startup Innovation in Future Defense," featuring Harald Mannheim, Managing Director of Airbus Defence and Space GmbH and Head of Defence Digital and Cyber, Christian Baccarella, Professor for Innovation Management at the Bundeswehr University Munich, Christian Reitberger, Partner at Matterwave Ventures and Dr. -Ing Onur Deniz, CEO of NeuralAgent . We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our distinguished speakers, panelists, and participants. A special thank you to our partner Airbus Defence and Space for their enthusiastic collaboration. ?? Read the full article to learn more about this incredible journey: https://bit.ly/48j7oyl Lukas Oberhofer | Roosa Joensuu | David Pfurtscheller | Fran?ois Chopard Credits: Airbus 2024 #Defense #Innovation #CombatCloud #FCAS #Startups #Aerospace #DefenseTech #AI #Cybersecurity #Accelerator #Space

Congrats to both the IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries and IAI North America teams on this incredible milestone! Starburst is thrilled to be part of this exciting journey as we collaborate to drive innovation through the IAI Catalyst Accelerator Program (https://bit.ly/42w4nHS), as well as our other international programs like the ASTRA Accelerator (https://bit.ly/3AgpXCJ) and IAI Innosphere Accelerator, based in Israel. We look forward to the kickoff of Cohort 2 of IAI Catalyst, a 20-week long innovation program aimed at providing technology startups with the necessary resources to successfully develop and scale their products by leveraging IAI’s in-house capabilities. Cohort 1: AeroFuse, BosonQ Psi (BQP), FibrX, & VYZai Cohort 2: Dalus, Lola Vision Systems, & Nefeli Air Stay tuned for more updates on Cohort 2 as they progress throughout the program, leading up to our official Demo Day pitch showcase in March 2025! #IAICatalyst #accelerator #startup #founder #innovate #technology #investment

As a Partner for the 2024 edition of the K-UAM CONFEX, we have the pleasure of hosting a Starburst Selection Committee event! Five innovative UAM-focused startups will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions to be selected to join the Starburst Accelerator program. Taking place on October 31st from 4 PM to 6 PM KST, the five presenting companies are: WEFLO Inc.: Contactless UAM/drone motor diagnostics CLROBUR Co.,Ltd: UAM/drone route optimization and airspace management ROVIGOS: Logistic route optimization and energy usage monitoring AIRBILITY: High speed UAM/drone vehicle HazelAero: Amphibious-capable electric-powered aircraft Please join us online through this Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3YFtasF The K-UAM Confex is designed to be a platform for the global UAM & AAM industrial ecosystem. The event combines a conference, aimed at exploring the latest technologies and trends in the UAM/AAM sector, with an exhibition, showcasing innovations from various companies within the ecosystem. If you're attending and are interested in connecting with the Starburst team, please connect with Sangdawn Kim and Changgyun Ahn! Learn more about the K-HAM Confex here: https://k-uamconfex.com/ #UAM #Korea #KUAM2024 #airmobility #transportation #aviation #bizsalon #networking #mobility #innovation #technology

Cheers to "Bringing TECH WEEK by a16z to Long Beach"! Last Monday, we hosted our second LA Tech Week event, co-organized by our portfolio company Ampaire — Long Beach Hardtech: Local Talent Meets CEOs - LA #TechWeek! With nearly 400 RSVPs, we had a full house at Ampaire's incredible new hangar at the Long Beach Airport, joining together to celebrate "the talented people on audacious missions, creating new industries, and delivering a better future", in the words of the Ampaire's CEO & Founder Kevin Noertker. In addition to an opening keynote from Noertker on "Relocating to Long Beach: Talent, People, and the Importance of Community" and remarks from our four sponsors (given by Brittany George, CISA, CISM, PCIP, QSA, Anne Bly, Yogi Letfus, Kent Hindes, and Kate Kuykendall), we are grateful to have had a powerful panel conversation from five industry experts, who live and breathe the talent ecosystem, each with a unique perspective... Featuring Tom O'Leary (JetZero’s CEO & Founder), Marissa Peretz (Founder & Partner at Silicon Beach Talent), Jim Martz (VAST’s SVP of Engineering), and Seyka Mejeur (Founder & CEO of AdAstra Talent Advisors), moderated by Felicia Z. (Principal and People Consultant, FZ Consulting, LLC). The conversation surrounded attracting and retaining top talent in today's New Space technology ecosystem, including how industry dynamics are shifting talent acquisition strategies, new cross-industry talent integration and how to identify it compared to your team or client's goals, how talent needs may change in the landscape over the next decade, the role of culture in retaining top talent, the large role leadership should play in hiring, and much more. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to another educational and valuable Tech Week next year ?? — Partners: VAST, Auriga Space, Long Beach Accelerator, Rebel Space Technologies, Odys Aviation, Sunset Ventures, JetZero, & Emerging LA With Support From: City of Long Beach, Office of Mayor Rex Richardson, & City of Long Beach Economic Development Department A special thank you to our event sponsors: Long Beach Airport, Collinear Group, Cushman & Wakefield, and Weaver! Without their support, this collaborative event would not have been possible. #LATechWeek #TechWeek #startup #talent #hardtech #aerospace #space #innovation #aviation #LongBeach #LB