🚀 AX Newsletter | We’re participating in the Kuwait Cyber Security Hackathon 🤖 AX is Joining Aviation Festival Asia 2025 🇸🇬 and more!
Happy Friday from the AX Team!
Included in this week’s edition of the AX Newsletter:
🤖 We’re participating in the Kuwait Cyber Security Hackathon
🚀 AX is Joining Aviation Festival Asia 2025 as an Innovation Partner
📣 Article with EU Startups: How startups can expand their business internationally
🗞️ News highlights from our portfolio companies
📍 Meet our portfolio companies at these events
📣 Job openings
👋🏼 The AX team
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We’re participating in the Kuwait Cyber Security Hackathon 🤖
As part of our partnership with CODED and the Kuwait Digital Startup Campus (KDSC), we’re excited to participate in the upcoming Kuwait Cyber Security Hackathon.
With special prizes up for grabs, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, don’t miss the chance to join Kuwait’s largest cybersecurity competition 🇰🇼
🗓 When: 30th November, 2024
📍 Where: Kuwait University, Shadadiya Cultural Center
Why participate?
🔒 Contribute to building Kuwait’s cybersecurity framework
🌍 Test and grow your skills through real-world challenges
🤝 Connect and collaborate with a vibrant cybersecurity community
🤖 Make a lasting impact on Kuwait’s tech landscape
In addition to this…
🎤 Last week, our Venture Partner, Simon Bichara, led an insightful workshop titled "Employee vs. Entrepreneur: Comparing Job Opportunities for Cybersecurity Professionals" - as part of the Kuwait Cyber Security Hackathon Workshops with CODED.
Simon highlighted the key differences between pursuing a career as an employee versus an entrepreneur in the cybersecurity field. From stability and predictability to rewards and lifestyle, attendees walked away with valuable insights into what each path has to offer.
A big thank you to all the participants for their engagement and thought-provoking questions 🙌
🔔 Don’t forget to follow CODED and Aerospace Xelerated for updates on upcoming events, including the Hackathon on November 30th!
🚀 AX is Joining Aviation Festival Asia 2025 as an Innovation Partner!
We're pleased to announce that AX will be attending Aviation Festival Asia 2025 as an Innovation Partner next February in Singapore 🇸🇬
📆 When: 18th-19th February, 2025
📌 Where: The Suntec Centre, Singapore
Bringing together over 2,500 executives and 200 speakers over two days, Aviation Festival Asia 2025 is Asia's largest technology conference and exhibition for the sector. The event unites leaders from the world’s airlines, airports, and top executives to build strategic business partnerships, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, technology, and more.
We can’t wait to be there supporting our startups and other innovators who are driving the industry forward! 💡✨ Don’t miss out! Use our exclusive code INNOVATE25 to enjoy an extra 25% discount on tickets 🎟
Article with EU Startups: How startups can expand their business internationally 📣
Thanks to advancements in technology, communication and logistics, going global is more achievable than ever for startups and SMEs. However, while international expansion offers exciting opportunities, it also presents unique challenges.
In this EU-Startups article by our Programme Director, Jacqueline Davidson, we explore practical strategies to guide your startup’s global journey. From understanding new markets to building strong local partnerships, these actionable insights will help you navigate the road to successfully launching your business overseas. 🚀
Some of the strategies we look at include -
🌎 Assessing your startup’s readiness for global expansion
💖 Understanding and adapting to cultural differences
🎯 Navigating regulatory and compliance challenges
🤝 Building strong local partnerships
Portfolio news 🗞️
HiiROC partner with Siemens
A big shoutout to our portfolio company HiiROC, who have announced a new partnership with Siemens 👏 This new collaboration aims to help accelerate clean hydrogen production at scale.
HiiROC says 💬 "By combining HiiROC’s revolutionary Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE) technology with Siemens' advanced control and automation expertise, this collaboration helps us on our journey to providing clean, affordable hydrogen, where you need it, when you need it."
Makersite named one of FastCompany’s Next Big Things in Tech 🚀
We're pleased to share that our Portfolio Company Makersite has been named one of FastCompany’s Next Big Things in Tech!
With 138 winners across 28 categories—including AI and data, health, robotics, space, and VR—this prestigious list honours companies driving significant progress and creating profound impact within their industries.
💬 “We believe that the future of industry lies in making data-driven decisions that benefit both the planet and the bottom line, and we’re proud to lead the way in that transformation,” says Makersite CEO Neil D'Souza.
APC’s Interview with AeroTime
Our Portfolio Company The Airline Pilot Club's CEO, Andy O'Shea, was recently featured in an insightful interview with AeroTime 💡
In the interview, Andy shares how APC's approach to selecting top candidates and placing them in leading schools results in safe and efficient pilots. This naturally attracts airlines looking to recruit, ensuring they receive top-quality pilots trained through APC’s innovative system.
Blog: Inspection Solutions for Metals, Composites, and More
Check out this new blog from Zetamotion, on how quality control can keep up with the complexities of diverse materials.
The blog delves into how Zetamotion enhances inspection solutions for various complex materials. From intricate manufacturing processes to final inspections, achieving precise QC can be challenging — this is where Zetamotion's innovative, AI-powered approach comes into play.
Learn more about how their solution is bringing exceptional accuracy and efficiency to inspections across diverse material applications 👇 🔗
Check out Makersite’s Podcast “Five Lives to Fifty”
Did you know that our portfolio company Makersite's CEO Neil D'Souza hosts a podcast 🎙
🎧 Named "Five Lives to Fifty" to reflect that the average product will undergo five innovation lifecycles to 2050, this podcast explores the intersection of society, business, environment, and technology. It delves into how we can navigate the journey toward creating more sustainable products ♻
Check out all the episodes using the link in the post below 👇
Free Generative AI Guide from Amygda 📚 📣
Our portfolio company Amygda have put together this free Generative AI Guide!
The guide looks at the ways to integrate Generative AI in the transport industry, which in turn can drive innovation, enhance efficiency and deliver a competitive edge in the fast-evolving digital landscape 🚀 Make sure to check it out!
Spot our startups 👀
Meet Signol at the 17th Annual Flight Operations Conference
Who: Signol
Where: Heathrow, London
When: 3rd-4th December
Join Makersite’s next Masterclass: How to Evolve Beyond Spend-Based Scope 3 Reporting
Who: Makersite
Where: Online
When: 11th December, 11am EST / 4pm GMT
If you enjoyed Makersite's last virtual Masterclass, don’t miss their upcoming session: How to Evolve Beyond Spend-Based Scope 3 Reporting. Join data experts Fabian Hassel (VP of Services) and Pablo Downer Päster (Principal Sustainability Engineer) as they discuss the challenges businesses face in managing Scope 3 data and strategies to overcome them.
Makersite say “In this Masterclass you will learn effective Scope 3 data aggregation techniques to enhance your decision-making processes for superior operational efficiency, while maintaining compliance and your competitive advantage.”
📣 Job openings at AX portfolio companies
Have a look at some of the current job openings available at our portfolio companies. If any of these roles sound like a great fit for you, apply using the links below - best of luck! ✨
Multiple roles available
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Thanks for reading the Aerospace Xelerated newsletter!
If you have any news, questions or feedback for the team, please contact us at hello@xelerated.aero - have a great weekend!