AX Newsletter: Pitch to Win £5,000 (and more)!
Hello and happy Friday!
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find in this week’s newsletter:
🏆 Pitch for a chance to win £5000, tailored mentorship, and an exclusive exhibiting spot at FIA 2026!
🇰🇼 Learn about the launch of our latest program in Kuwait!
🤝 The first partnership between AX portfolio companies
Keep reading to discover the latest updates and feel free to say hi/follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Medium.
👋🏼 The AX team
Aerospace Xelerated Pitch Competition
The Aerospace Xelerated Pitch Competition is designed to support and showcase the brightest early-stage startups in the aerospace and aviation industry, and will take place at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow on July 25th, 2024!
All shortlisted startups will have the unique opportunity to present their businesses to key stakeholders from leading organisations within the aviation, aerospace, and defence industries.
Prize Package:
1st Place: £5,000 prize, six months of mentorship from the Aerospace Xelerated team, and exclusive exhibition space at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow.
2nd Place: £2,500 prize and three months of mentorship.
Selection Criteria:
Early Stage Startup (Pre-Seed to Seed)
Founded in 2021 or after
Must be available to attend FIA on July 25th, 2024
(at own cost)
Open to software or hardware companies
Must be a registered company
Must address one (or more) of the challenge topics: Innovative Workforce, Sustainability in Aerospace, Next-Gen Travel (See application form for more info!)
Applications are open until June 17th, 2024. Startups must be able to attend FIA on Pitch Day (July 25th, 2024) and cover their travel costs.
The AX team Lands in Kuwait for the Launch of the KDSC Project 🇰🇼
This week was the official launch of the Kuwait Digital Startup Campus (KDSC) Project. We’ve partnered with Boeing and the Youth Public Authority to nurture the Kuwaiti innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Upcoming activities include networking events, hackathons, and workshops to support young entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Read the full blog here to learn how you can get involved, and sign up here to stay updated on future events and activities!
🗞️ Portfolio News
Authentise and Plyable Announce Partnership
Aerospace Xelerated Cohort 1 Graduates Plyable and Authentise have recently announced a partnership!
Authentise has integrated Plyable and Google Docs Suite into its flagship product, Authentise Threads. These updates streamline composite mold development and enhance real-time collaboration, reducing lead times and improving efficiency. Engineers can now design, quote, and source molds directly in Threads, while collaborating seamlessly through Google Docs.
📍 Spot our Startups
Catch ToffeeX in the USA, UK, Germany, and Japan!
Circulor Attending GiGA USA
If you're attending the Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Giga USA conference in Washington DC next week, don't miss the chance to connect with Circulor VP of Sales, Fearghal Kearney.
📣 Job Openings at AX Portfolio Companies
Plyable
Role: Business Development Executive
Open to flexible working
Salary: OTE £30K
Nabla Mobility
Multiple Roles Available
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Visa Support Available (if needed)