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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 | François Chopard | Ilan Rozenkopf | David Pfurtscheller | Benjamin Ohayon | Cédric Vallet | Daniel Johansson | Irene Sánchez Cebrián | Kristīne Rudzīte-Stejskala | Julien Toussaint | Harri Tallinn #Defence #EUDIS #EU #Collaboration #Innovation

“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

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