Seeking New Companies

We look to work with disruptive and differentiated companies with patentable and protected ideas. We’re interested to hear about the problem you’re solving and why the market needs you more than your competitors.

We specialize in deep tech startups and product concepts for established businesses, leveraging the Customer Discovery Process, Agile Development, linkages to prospective customers and relevant investors.
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Get to know us!  See our accelerator profile on Funding Sage. 

Our next accelerator runs from November 2017 to February 2018.  Applications are open now!  (See Below) 

Join Us And Mentor

As a start-up accelerator, it’s our mission to provide entrepreneurs with the tools and network to put their businesses on a path to profitability.  We cannot do this alone.  And, so, for those of you who are interested in growing the next generation of aerospace companies, and learning an inordinate amount along the way, join us in whatever way you can.  

We have Team Mentoring - pairing 2- 3 mentors with different backgrounds to follow one company during the Accelerator.  Commitment is 1 hour a week.
Pitch mentoring - pairing those with the right expertise with companies during the month prior to Demo Day to help them crystalize their story.  
SME mentoring - pairing you with one of our Sprints so you can meet/greet/and share your expertise in marketing, PR, financial modeling, software engineering,...

Startup Accelerator

 Applications for 2017-02 Cohort is open.  Looking for a broad set of tech startups that have aerospace relevance - from AI to Analytics to Robots to Systems & Platforms

Information Sessions: 
Sept 7 1100-1130 (done)
Sept 14 1130-1200 (done)
Sept 21 1130-1200 (done)
Apply early - we use a rolling admissions process. 

Mentors

If you’re interested in becoming a mentor with us, please sign up below.  
We match/pair you with companies for the program, or you can offer your expertise during one of our sprints.   You can help companies prepare for investment.  

Info Session for 2017-2 Winter Cohort Mentoring 
28 Sep


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