An increasing number of companies are setting up investment arms and accelerators to support innovation in the aerospace industry. This session will highlight increasing investments in aerospace startups, sectors they are focusing on and the new opportunities

Get ready to pitch your startup to the aerospace ecosystem, tech leaders and  investors. 24 startups across 4 categories will compete to be named the most innovative startup of 2021.

• Challenge 1: In conjunction with Etihad - 'How can we reduce Etihad's Scope 3 emissions?'   
• Challenge 2: In conjunction with AWS and MBRSC- “Palm Trees Detection Challenge, develop an end-to-end deep learning or machine learning model to automatically detect palm trees from RGB aerial imagery”
• Challenge 3: In conjunction with EDGE - The Vista Innovation Cup

Opportunity for startups to meet corporate VC’s and investors 

Abu Dhabi has recently invigorated their support for developing the start-up ecosystem in the Emirate with support initiatives across a wide range of government entities.  ADGM offers an enabling environment for start-ups to cost-effectively establish their business in a leading jurisdiction and join an active ecosystem of startups, investors and advisors.  This session will cover how start-ups can setup their business in ADGM; the options they have; the benefits of doing so, and the process involved. 

Inspiring story of a startup making it big in the industry 

The world's leading global aerospace & defense startup accelerator and strategic advisory practice, Starburst, will showcase the industry's most promising international startups at Vista. Participating companies will compete for a spot in the Starburst Accelerator program.​

Hear about opportunities for new and existing space startups. What do investors who are active in this sector think about what’s changed and what’s coming?

Opportunity for startups to meet corporate VC’s and investors 

Even great ideas need investments – get tips from VC’s, corporate and angel investors on how to scale your start-up to the next level. Led by Intelak Hub, the region's leading aviation, travel and tourism hub, the panel will explore what investors look for in start-ups they invest in and what are the trends in investments. 

Hosted by Boeing Applied Innovation

Theme: Preparing Spectacular Pitch Decks

Theme: Connecting Innovators with Commercial Opportunities to Advance Aviation and Aerospace

Highlighting the latest accelerators and innovation programs by stakeholders in the industry, their offerings and how they are supporting the startup eco-system.

Theme: Leadership in Innovative Startups

Opportunity for startups to meet corporate VC’s and investors 

Finalists from each category will compete for the prize by delivering a top-class pitch to impress our judges

Challenge 1: In conjunction with Etihad - 'How can we reduce Etihad's Scope 3 emissions?'   
Challenge 2: In conjunction with MBRSC and AWS - “Palm Trees Detection Challenge, develop an end-to-end deep learning or machine learning model to automatically detect palm trees from RGB aerial imagery”
Challenge 3: In conjunction with EDGE - The Vista Innovation Cup