🌟AX Summit, Dubai Airshow, and the Unveiling of the Always On Model
Hello and happy Friday!
Embark on a journey through innovation in aerospace with our latest newsletter!
From the dynamic happenings at the second Annual AX Summit to the thrilling highlights of Dubai Airshow 2023, discover the unveiling of the 'Always On' model and the strides our portfolio companies are making. Delve into exciting partnerships, impactful contracts, and upcoming events, including our Diversity Dialogues on Dec. 5th.
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👋🏼 The AX team
AX in Dubai: A Recap 🇦🇪
The Second Annual AX Summit
On November 9th the AX community gathered at the Palace Downtown in Dubai for a full day dedicated to spotlighting innovation in aerospace. The annual AX Summit celebrates our portfolio companies’ achievements and the programme's impact to date.
During the event, we announced the new direction for the AX programme: the “Always On” model. Until now, Aerospace Xelerated selected an annual cohort of startups working on solutions to key industry challenges. Following this new model, the programme will run year-round, with Aerospace Xelerated scouting, selecting and matching startups each quarter with corporate and government partners to solve clearly defined innovation challenges affecting their organisations. Read more about the new “Always On” model here!
Dubai Airshow 2023: That’s a Wrap! 🛩️
We were truly honored to be Vista Hub's strategic partner at the Dubai Airshow, witnessing our 10 exhibiting portfolio companies forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals and organizations. Together, we shared a common commitment to advancing aerospace innovation, and these exciting interactions unfolded over five exhilarating days! If you didn’t get a chance to swing by, you can always chat with us by booking a time in our office hours here.
🗞️ Portfolio News
AR Engineering Signs Contract with Halcon
EDGE Group entity, HALCON, a regional leader in the design and production of guided weapons systems, has signed a contract with our Cohort 4 portfolio company, AR Engineering. AR Engineering is dedicated to changing the way people interact and learn through digital content, for advanced augmented reality solutions. The contract was signed at the 2023 Dubai Air Show.
Advancing Towards an Equitable STEM World
Diversity Dialogues: Navigating Startup Inclusion
Our upcoming virtual event (Dec. 5th, 11 AM GST) aims to push forward the conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the entrepreneurship ecosystem and the STEM world.
We'll be joined by Leonie Sanderson, Joint CEO of People Tech Revolution and founder of The Ageing Revolution; Belinda Perriman, Co-Founder and CCO of Convert Well, who's on a mission to green the oil and gas industry from within, and Anthony Giannoumis, Motivational Speaker on Inclusive Leadership - stay tuned for his upcoming book! The event will be moderated by our very own Mariam Ketait, Global Accelerators and Innovation Lead at Boeing.
More info and register here today!
Applications close on December 10th!
If you’re a woman in STEM who’d like to benefit from guidance and support on how to take your career to the next level, head over to our website to learn about the programme and how you can get matched with your very own mentor. Click here to learn more and apply!
📍 Spot our Startups
Basetwo to Pitch at COP28
Our Cohort 4 portfolio company, Basetwo, has been selected to pitch at the COP28 UAE Green Zone for the ADNOC Decarbonization Challenge on December 4th! We’re wishing the best of luck to Thouheed A. Gaffoor and Thamjeeth A. Gaffoor 🎉
Signol to Exhibit at the Annual Flight Operations Conference
Our Cohort 2 portfolio company, Signol, will be exhibiting at the 16th Annual Flight Operations Conference happening in Heathrow on November 28 and 29. Make sure to visit them at stand 33 to learn about the human-centric interventions that airlines use to achieve greater operational efficiency and reduce their fuel consumption and carbon emissions! Click here for more exhibitor information.
📣 Job Openings at AX Portfolio Companies
Authentise
Role: Business Development Intern - Defense Segment (full-time)
Location: Remote
Makersite
Role: Senior Implementation Engineer - LCA (m/f/x) (full-time)
Location: Remote
See other vacancies at Makersite here!