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The European Commission has launched two exciting initiatives to support European start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, and small mid-caps: the European Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator and Matchmaking. Starburst is proudly leading the consortium of this initiative alongside Civitta, WSL, le support des techno-entrepreneurs en Wallonie? and VTT. The EUDIS Business Accelerator will offer a tailored 8-month programme with six bootcamps focusing on different defence ecosystems. Participants will gain insights into defence end-users' needs, refine their business strategies, and network with industry leaders. Selected companies will also receive a €65,000 seed funding voucher.? Applications are open until April 27th:? ?? Apply as a Start-up/Scale-up: https://tally.so/r/mKWkEV? ?? Apply as a Defence Expert: https://tally.so/r/mZZW6A Sign up for an information webinar on 10 April at 13:00 CEST to learn more: https://tally.so/r/n0DqOP Visit EUDIS Business Accelerator Website: https://lnkd.in/eqh5x7zb Meanwhile, EUDIS Matchmaking will connect start-ups, SMEs, mid-sized companies, investors, and defence end-users to foster collaboration and innovation in defence. The programme includes four on-site (Latitude59, Paris Air Show & Slush, the last will be announced shortly)?and three online events with tailored matchmaking services.? Applications are open continuously, but early submissions are encouraged: www.eudis-matchmaking.eu Join EUDIS Matchmaking Webinar on 8 April at 13:00 CEST: https://tally.so/r/3ydazd Matthieu Chartier | Fran?ois Chopard | Ilan Rozenkopf | David Pfurtscheller | Benjamin Ohayon | Cédric Vallet | Daniel Johansson | Irene Sánchez Cebrián | Kristīne Rudzīte-Stejskala | Julien Toussaint | Harri Tallinn | Lisa Antoine #Defence?#EUDIS?#EU?#Collaboration?#Innovation

Join us for the IAI CATALYST Cohort 2 Demo Day Showcase, featuring the latest round of aerospace and defense innovators from the program! ?? / ??: Wednesday, April 23rd, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EST ??: Virtual (link to be provided in confirmation email) Register here to tune in to the online session:?https://bit.ly/4l3X6bt Cohort 2—Dalus, Lola Vision Systems, and Nefeli Air—will showcase their cutting-edge solutions and technological achievements through live presentations, detailing the advancements made while working alongside IAI’s renowned technical and engineering teams over the 20-week program. We look forward to a keynote presentation focused on "Building and Scaling Dual-Use Startups in Today’s Innovation Landscape" from distinguished entrepreneur Mike Cassidy, successful 5x startup builder and investor and current CEO of D-Orbit USA and Vulcan Fusion. Sebastian V?lkl, Eliot Khachi, Tayo Adesanya, Akbar Matin, Jordan P., Vasilis Skliros, Christos Skliros, Dr. Anastasios Arsenos, Orfeas Filippopoulos, Artemis Sklirou, Vasileios Karampinis, Evangelos Petrongonas, IAI North America, IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries #IAICATALYST?#DemoDay?#innovation?#startup?#founder?#pitch?#investment?#aerospace?#defense?#dualuse?#accelerator

There are only a few hours left to register for this must-attend event! Follow European Space Agency - ESA Future Transportation Spring Session online on 2 April 2025 at 14:15 CEST. The event will present the main developments in Europe's space transportation efforts and chart the way forward. Learn more about the latest advances, the next steps and the technologies that will revolutionize space transportation. This hybrid event will present the main developments in Europe's space transportation efforts and chart the way forward. Learn more about the latest advances, the next steps and the technologies that will revolutionize space transportation. Don't miss your chance to help shape the future of European space transportation. Register before 26 March here: https://lnkd.in/erpF5EnK ESA Commercialisation Gateway #SpaceTransportation #SpaceTech #SpaceInnovation

??ALERT?? – THIS IS A FINAL REMINDER TO REGISTER for B3K Prosperity’s Insight Series ?? Pushing the Envelope: Accelerating Aerospace & Defense Innovation in East Kern and Beyond! Join the conversation in person TOMORROW, March 25th at California State University, Bakersfield from 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm PST. Find out other key details and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4iLfuUf Lukas Oberhofer, Matthew A. Mroz, Anna Tombazzi, John-Paul Lake, NACD.DC, Griffiss Institute, Kern Venture Group, Cambium, Starburst Ventures #MAACC #investment #panel #mojave #startup #funding #technology #aerospace #innovation #accelerator #researcher #defense

Would a cool $100K USD, accelerator support, and a few collaborative partners help your startup increase your TRL, find customers, and get to market faster? Apply to join the Mojave Aerospace Accelerator (MAACC)! Open to researchers, startups, small businesses, and teams who are based in the U.S. and with TRLs between 2 and 6. Learn more and submit your application at: https://bit.ly/4it5X4r B3K Prosperity, Griffiss Institute #funding #innovation #mojave #accelerator #investment #startup #researcher #technology #defense #aerospace

“We can't get to where we need to go without partners that can help us along that journey. IAI has an incredible reputation [and] a really strong global footprint, and we believe they could be a really valuable partner for AeroFuse to achieve our mission.” - Rama Myers, Co-Founder and COO of AeroFuse Hear from Rama Myers and Blair Barbour, Founder and CEO of VYZai as they share how they leveraged the IAI CATALYST Accelerator Program, led by IAI North America and powered by Starburst, to advance their innovative technology. The immersive 20-week hybrid accelerator program provides early-stage aerospace and defense startups with $100,000 USD investment, expert mentorship, and collaboration and pilot project opportunities with Israel’s leading aerospace and defense prime and their team of skilled engineers. The application window for Cohort 3 of the program is open for a few more weeks... learn more about the opportunity and apply through the link below! https://bit.ly/3U9wGtO IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI North America, Starburst Ventures #IAICATALYST #startup #funding #investment #accelerator #dualuse #aerospace #defense

?? Calling all innovators, investors, and key stakeholders in Aerospace & Defense! Join us on 1 April 2025, from 5pm to 7pm, at the Vitania Tower in Tel Aviv for Sky Networking Night. This one of a kind event hosted by Gornitzky GNY and Starburst is all about authentic connections. No agenda, no panels, no speeches. Just meaningful conversations with the right people to supercharge your partnerships and fuel new synergies in our evolving ecosystem. Join top startups, leading investors, and forward-thinkers for an evening focused on collaboration and impactful networking. Space is extremely limited, so be sure to secure your spot soon. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/r9qz71k4 Shlomo Landress | Alla Markovich | Ofir Goldner | Avital Vilkin | Noemie Alliel #Networking #Ecosystem #Investors #Startups

"I'm excited to work with IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries because they have done it. They have the?#infrastructure, they're working in the same spaces that we're hoping to get to, and they have the subject matter expertise... we're excited to work with their scientists and?#engineers?and really optimize what we're doing here at FibrX." - Kamel Greene, MPA, Founder & CEO of FibrX [IAI CATALYST Cohort 1 Alumni] Hear more in the video below from Greene and BosonQ Psi (BQP)'s Founder & CEO Abhishek Chopra about participating in the IAI CATALYST Accelerator Program, led by IAI North America and powered by Starburst. The application window for Cohort 3 of the IAI CATALYST Accelerator is currently open... but we're getting close to the application deadline! An immersive 20-week early-stage program, the opportunity provides?#aerospace?and?#defense?startups across 9 technology focus areas with: ? $100K?#investment ? $100K of in-kind technical support ? Expert industry?#mentorship ? Co-development opportunities with Israel’s leading aerospace and defense?#prime Discover more benefits of the program and apply here:?https://bit.ly/42w4nHS #IAICATALYST?#funding?#startup?#founder?#innovation?#dualuse

If your Aerospace & Defense startup is based in the US and... ? has a TRL between 2-6 ? is looking for a cool $100K USD in funds ? is open to collaborations with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Air Force, and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY innovation hubs ? … isn’t scared of a little desert air ? Submit your application to join the Mojave Aerospace Accelerator (MAACC)! ? Learn more about the initiative and apply: https://bit.ly/4it5X4r B3K Prosperity, Griffiss Institute, Jacob Squire, Lukas Oberhofer, Justin Salters, APR, CSR-P ?????????, Kevin McCarthy, John-Paul Lake, NACD.DC, Matthew A. Mroz, Seth Mulligan, Heather Hage, Alexia Svejda, Georgia Petropoulos, Marek Gootman #funding #innovation #mojave #accelerator #investment #startup #researcher #technology #defense #aerospace

?? Hey! Check this out! ?? ? We're excited that Lukas Oberhofer will be a panelist at the kick off event for B3K Prosperity’s Insight Series ?? Pushing the Envelope: Accelerating Aerospace & Defense Innovation in East Kern and Beyond. ? Join the conversation on March 25th at California State University, Bakersfield from 5:00 – 7:30pm PST. Secure your spot and learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4iLfuUf ? Matthew A. Mroz, Anna Tombazzi, John-Paul Lake, NACD.DC — B3K Prosperity, Griffiss Institute, and Starburst recently announced the launch of The Mojave Aerospace Accelerator (MAACC) Fund, an unparalleled opportunity for Aerospace & Defense innovators to advance their technologies and gain access to up to $100,000 USD in funding, resources, and partnerships to propel their ideas from concept to commercialization. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4it5X4r #MAACC #funding #innovation #mojave #accelerator #investment #startup #researcher #technology #defense #aerospace