Virtual Accelerator Program

Virtual Accelerator Program

 

AeroInnovate is a ten-week business accelerator for early stage aviation, aerospace, and drone startup companies. For the first nine weeks, four or five companies meet virtually with the AeroInnovate team of mentors, staff, and industry professionals to work through the program and accelerate their business.

During the tenth week of the accelerator, companies will attend Pitch Camp in Denver and then showcase their technology at the AeroInnovate chalet at an industry specific expo. Pitch Camp is a two-day event that helps finalize each company’s pitch, and helps them prepare for questions from investors and industry professionals. Booth space is provided by AeroInnovate. The five companies will be on display all week; a perfect opportunity for networking and product launches.

The program’s goal is to facilitate the alignment of passionate, successful investors and industry leaders with the best aviation-related opportunities in the world.

AeroInnovate has created a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders designed to help aviation related start-ups commercialize their ideas since 2008.

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Christian Smith

CEO, Interactive Aerial

“AeroInnovate was a fantastic help getting us formally on our feet. We had our idea for about 4 months before the accelerator program began in the spring of 2015, but hadn’t created anything like business plans, executive summaries, or even looked at funding models. The AeroInnovate team helped us work through all of those hurdles, building the foundation in which Interactive Aerial still functions on today. The virtual accelerator made things easy by allowing us to still operate in Michigan, but prepared us for the pitch night at Oshkosh during the summer. That pitch was the first public presentation we had ever given as a team!”

Diana Greenberg

Co-Founder, Enduralock

“With the help of the AeroInnovate team and the individuals at Gener8tor, we were able to fine tune our investor pitch and overall approach to fundraising. Throughout the program we gained access to numerous potential customers and key individuals in the aerospace industry. We are very appreciative of AeroInnovate’s guidance, as well as the opportunities that have been presented to us as a result of our participation in the program.”

Nick Sinopoli

Founder, ICARUS Devices

“Aeroinnovate was my first big break. I left for Wisconsin with a few hand built prototypes, some tools and little else. What I found was a community of people willing to help me, believe in me and give me a crash course in business. I count the people I’ve met through the program as some of my closest confidants and earliest advocates. Unlike many “Shark Tank” type pitch competitions, nobody is looking to shoot you down and you don’t just show up and pitch. The Aeroinnovate team helps you hone in on what will make your business successful and support you the whole way.”

2021 Program Schedule

Applications Open: February 26, 2021

Applications Close: April 26, 2021

Benefits of AeroInnovate Virtual Accelerator Program

Opportunity to pitch at Pitch & Mingle

Ability to connect with leading firms in aerospace

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Two-day Pitch Camp focused on refining message and delivery of prelimenary benefit statements

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Access to ciriculum devleoped by founders

Mentorship from aviation, engineering, marketing, IT, and legal professionals

Highly-customized support to help founders successfully build a go-to market strategy

*Benefits subject to change*

Exhibit space to showcase your technology

Housing provided during the expo

Access to more than $1 million in discounts to products and services

Should I apply to AeroInnovate’s virtual accelerator program?

AeroInnovate was created to help early stage aviation and aerospace companies grow and prosper. Our network of mentors, industry leaders, partners and aviation enthusiast will connect you & your company to the resources  you need. It’s free to apply and be a part of the program!

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Companies Accelerated Through AeroInnovate