VISTA | Dubai Airshow 2025, 17 - 21 November 2025, DWC, Dubai

The leading aerospace startup platform

Location

14 Nov – 17 Nov

VISTA continues to lead as the premier platform for aerospace startups, connecting innovative entrepreneurs with industry giants. This dynamic space offers unmatched opportunities to elevate your profile, secure investment, and build valuable connections that drives growth and success.

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Feature Highlights

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Exhibition & Showcase

Vista will feature over 120+ innovative startups, unveiling cutting-edge solutions and transformative ideas that shapes the future of the aerospace and aviation industry.

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Investor Programme/Lounge

The Vista Investor Programme brings together top investors and startups through curated matchmaking and pre-scheduled meetings. Hosted in the exclusive Investor Lounge, this dedicated space is designed to cultivate meaningful connections and drive investment opportunities.

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Inspiration Stage

Startups and investors come together through expert-led panels, visionary keynotes, mentorship sessions, interactive workshops, and dynamic networking opportunities.

Iconic Challenges

Startups compete to solve themed industry problems for a chance to win exciting prizes. Challenge winners then move on to the prestigious VISTA Inspiration Cup, competing for a grand cash prize and industry recognition.

Networking Event

All exhibiting startups and investors are invited to an unforgettable night on the actual runway - Party on the Runway, offering unparalleled networking opportunities, stunning views, and a vibrant celebration of innovation.

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Exhibiting options

Space only

The most customisable exhibition experience with the choice of adding an upper deck for optimal use of space. Hire a stand contractor of your choice to design and build your bespoke stand.

Exhibitor pod

If you’re a startup looking to showcase your innovation, generate leads, and supercharge your growth, the 1.5sqm VISTA Pod offers a powerful launchpad right in front of global aerospace leaders and investors.

Exhibiting for the first time?

Make your debut count with our tailored packages, designed to maximise your visibility and impact at the show.

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Explore exhibiting opportunities

Showcase your innovations in a dynamic ecosystem of 120+ startups, 75+ speakers and mentors, and 50+ investors. With new challenges, expanded mentorship program, and emerging sectors, VISTA 2025 is the ultimate platform for growth and collaboration.

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Who should attend?

★ Innovators, Founders and Aerospace Startups

★ Incubators and Accelerators

★ Investors and Venture Capitalists

★ Aerospace C-level Executives

VISTA in numbers – Highlights from the last edition

93

Startups

90+

Speakers

148

Startup-investor meetings

21

Investors

4

Pitch competitions

Success stories from VISTA

ROVAR’s Smart Guide won the Dubai Airports’ Guest Experience Innovator Challenge at VISTA. It uses augmented and virtual reality to enhance passenger experiences with real-time information and virtual wayfinding.

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ROVAR

Success stories from VISTA

Since our exciting win at the last Dubai Airshow, Esper has made significant strides in our mission to make high-resolution hyperspectral data more accessible and actionable. The journey since VISTA has been transformational for us. Since VISTA, we've raised US$4 million in funding, allowing us to accelerate product development and expand our global footprint.

Being part of the VISTA community has opened doors for Esper, and we're excited to return to Dubai Airshow to showcase how far we've become - and where we're headed next.