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We are now accepting applications for Cohort 3 of IAI Catalyst, led by IAI North America and powered by Starburst! Learn more about the program and apply for Cohort 3: https://bit.ly/42w4nHS IAI Catalyst is an immersive 20-week early-stage accelerator that provides aerospace and defense startups with $100k investment, plus $100k of in-kind technical support, mentorship, and co-development opportunities with Israel’s leading aerospace and defense prime. Designed for U.S.-based early-stage startups and mature research projects, the program offers the unique opportunity to explore a pilot program – enabling participants to test and refine their technologies alongside IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries’ world renowned engineering experts and opening doors to future collaborations and commercial and defense opportunities. We are excited to have expanded our technology scope -- now including 9 major focus areas across the A&D industry! Swipe to learn more the program benefits, technology focus areas, and a roadmap of the pilot project. #accelerator #investment #funding #aerospace #defense #innovate #innovation #spacetechnology #AI #autonomy #advancedmaterials

"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

APPLY for the IAI CATALYST Accelerator Program! 👉 https://bit.ly/42w4nHS IAI CATALYST advances early-stage dual-use startups by bridging the gap between prototype and market readiness, addressing systemic challenges startups face in the aerospace and defense innovation ecosystem. In addition to a $100K USD cash investment, a key benefit of the program is the opportunity to work with a leading aerospace and defense prime through a pilot project. With access to IAI’s engineering teams and technical infrastructure, startups gain the resources they need to validate their technology under real-world conditions. We are here to help turn your big ideas into measurable progress, making your startup more attractive to venture capital, government contracts, and prime partnerships. Read about the phases of the pilot project collaboration in the roadmap below! IAI North America, Starburst Ventures #IAICATALYST #accelerator #pilotproject #defense #space #aerospace #investment #collaboration

IAI Innosphere Demo Day 15 marked the culmination of three intense months, seven groundbreaking projects, countless hours of mentorship, and an unforgettable showcase of innovation! This event was a true testament to collaboration, both across divisions within IAI and with cutting-edge startups. Eytan Eshel, IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries Executive VP & CTO, and Lea Alon, Global Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, have supported us every step of the way, providing unwavering support that fuels our drive for excellence. A special highlight was our keynote speaker, Ben Haklai, who painted a visionary picture of the future of Generative AI (GenAI), emphasizing the critical role of human expertise in pushing AI forward. Endless gratitude to our mentors and industry experts for sharing their time, knowledge, and guidance. Eti Vidavsky, Leonid Rezinsky, Oren Saban, Ilan Dray, Eric Klein, Amos Hacohen, Erez Sharon, Avi Kalo, Or Korin, Rani Shifron 施逢霖, and Ilan Ben-David. Special thanks to our guests from DDR&D (MAFAT) - Directorate of Defense Research & Development, including Nir Weingold 🇮🇱 and his team. And, of course, a big thank you to Microsoft for Startups for hosting us. Your partnership makes a real difference, Shelly Braude Zaidel. The Aerospace & Defense industry is at a turning point, with new technologies shaping the battlefield, security, and space exploration. If you're a startup with a promising solution or a company looking for strategic collaboration, we want to hear from you! #DemoDay #Innovation #Collaboration #Technology #Aerospace #Defense cc: Noemie Alliel, Avital Vilkin, Ofir Goldner, Maya Engel, Einav Ferrera, Tommer Stein

Seven start-ups have been selected to compete in this year’s Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition, hosted by Space Foundation and Starburst. These emerging space companies will showcase their technical capabilities to a distinguished panel of industry, government, and investment experts, including Benjamin Zeitoun, Lon Levin, and Michelle Thissell. Congratulations to Orbital Outpost X, Novac, Precursor SPC, ANT61, Colossus, Starcloud (YC S24) and Little Place Labs! Interested in attending? Express your interest during Space Symposium registration or contact support@spacefoundation.org if you’re already registered. #40thSpaceSymposium #40Space #SpaceCommerceInstitute #SpaceStartups Kelli Kedis Ogborn François Chopard Alana Evans Sasha Kedzie

Major congratulations to AeroFuse (IAI CATALYST Accelerator Cohort 1 Alumni) for closing their $800K pre-seed funding round! Led by Ryan Weed and Rama Myers, Aerofuse is accelerating the future of fusion technology for aircraft propulsion, and beyond—reducing fuel costs in tandem with emissions reduction and powering the next generation of defense aircraft to enable extreme endurance, whilst reducing reliance on fossil fuels (and fuel logistics). IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries, The Veteran Fund, DraperU Ventures, Techstars Los Angeles, Soma Capital, Climate Capital -- Applications are currently open for Cohort 3 of the IAI CATALYST Accelerator Program, led by IAI North America and powered by Starburst! If you're an early-stage technology startup or mature research project seeking $100K USD investment and the opportunity to work with a leading aerospace and defense prime... Learn more about the program and apply here: https://bit.ly/42w4nHS IAI CATALYST is designed to help startups further develop their technology and gain success in the U.S. market, positioned to work with both government and corporate players. #IAICATALYST #accelerator #aerospace #defense #prime #funding #invest #founder #AI #quantumscience #autonomy #spacetech

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I’m honored to be named one of DCA Live’s 2025 Venture Investor & Private Equity Stars! This is the 3rd Annual list recognizing investors who are making an impact in the DC region and beyond, and I’m thrilled to be included among such an incredible group. As I continue to lead Starburst’s expansion on the East Coast, with DC as our hub, I’m incredibly proud of the momentum we’re building to help support Aerospace & Defense and Dual-Use Startups. The talent, innovation, and potential in this region are unmatched, and I’m excited for what’s ahead! A huge thank you to DCA Live for this recognition and to all the founders, startups, and industry leaders I’ve had the opportunity to work with along the way. The ecosystem thrives because of the incredible talent, collaboration, and bold vision of so many. Looking forward to celebrating at the DCA Live 2025 VC & PE Stars event on March 4th—hope to see many of you there! Event Information - https://lnkd.in/gP9EbreY #DC #DMV #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Accelerators #DCALiveStars #Startups #StartupEcosystem #DeepTech #Aerospace #Defense #Innovation

Join the European Space Agency - ESA Future Space Transportation Spring Session on April 2, 2025, at ESA HQ in Paris! The event will review the last six months of Space Team Europe activities, include awards sessions, present the results of the FIRST! Technology Disruptors pilot study, and present the key steps leading up to the CM25 Ministerial Council. 🏆 The winning companies will introduce themselves to service providers, investors, potential users and ESA representatives, with plenty of networking opportunities throughout the event, including a cocktail reception. 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4hSP4Qx Please note that registrations are not definitive. ESA reserves the right to decide whether or not to accept them. ESA Commercialisation Gateway #Space #Event #Transportation #Future #Innovation