Applications for Cohort 6 of the ASTRA Accelerator program are now open! ASTRA is Israel's first early-stage space technology-focused accelerator, powered by Starburst Aerospace and IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the 7-month program (3-month bootcamp & 4-month post-program plan) is designed to scale technologies and help startups achieve their full potential by providing them with the resources that they need to succeed in the space industry. If you are a pre-seed and seed startups, or if you are carrying out a research project with applications in the field of space technologies, and you are based in Israel or would like to extend your activities to this country, we highly encourage you to apply for ASTRA Cohort 6. Focus Areas: Satellite Communication Systems, Quantum Sensors & Computing, Energy & Clean Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Manufacturing, Sensors & Data Fusion, Robotics Mobility, Optoelectronic Tech, and Nanotechnology Some key ASTRA metrics: • Launched in 2021 • 5 cohorts • 17 graduated companies • 12.9 million dollars raised by graduated companies • 22 paid pilots / memorandums of understanding signed • 47% of participating companies raised funds during or after the program The deadline to apply is EOD GMT+3 on September 10, 2024! Learn more about the program and submit your application: https://bit.ly/3nDkRug cc: François Chopard, Noemie Alliel, Ofir Goldner, Avital Vilkin, Inbal (Biran) Kreiss, Lea Alon, Starburst Ventures #ASTRA #accelerator #space #technology #innovation #startup #research #funding #investment #founder
Starburst Aerospace
Business Consulting and Services
El Segundo, CA 26,833 followers
Driving global aerospace & defense innovation through startup accelerators, strategy consulting, and venture investment
About us
Founded in 2012, Starburst Aerospace & Defense is an innovation catalyst in the global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry. Combining three complementary activities—accelerators, consulting, and investment—they help stakeholders innovate, navigate and invest in the dynamic ecosystem. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, and Washington, D.C., Starburst has built a robust community with 60+ corporate and government partners and a portfolio of 140+ startups while identifying all sources of innovation that will impact the aerospace value chain. Starburst’s leading Flagship Accelerator program helps startups scale their business in aviation, space, and defense with access to one of the largest groups of corporate representatives, government stakeholders, and private venture investors in the world.
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- Business Consulting and Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- El Segundo, CA
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- Privately Held
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- 2012
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- Corporate Scouting, Startup Business Development, Venture Investing, Matchmaking, aerospace, defense, space tech, accelerators, consulting, innovation, and corporate strategy
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There are 5 days left to apply for Cohort 2 of the IAI CATALYST Accelerator program, led by IAI North America and powered by Starburst Aerospace. Submit your application before 11:59 PM EST on August 6, 2024: https://bit.ly/42w4nHS Ideal candidates for the program are early-stage startups looking to advance TRL, work with an aerospace prime to develop a pilot project, partner with corporate and U.S. government stakeholders, and achieve fundraising goals. The benefits of the program are dynamic and unique, including a $100k cash investment, $100K in-kind technical support, access to 100+ dedicated experts, mentors and advisors, 1:1 strategic advisory guidance, pilot opportunities, networking with Starburst and IAI's global community, investor and non-dilutive funding intros, an in-person Demo Day showcase, and more. — "Designed with researchers and entrepreneurs at heart, IAI CATALYST addresses unmet industry needs to help drive innovation forward and to empower startups with technologies that solve real-world challenges." - Nate Mason, Director at Starburst "We encourage companies that feel that they might have a potential application [to one of our four focus areas] to apply. What we bring to the table is a deep understanding of the end users across the focus areas, and we can help shepard these startups to not just the right customer set but also to the right problem set. - Julio A. Flores, Senior Director of BD at IAI North America Hear more about the elements of the program and why IAI CATALYST is unique compared to other accelerators, and learn the answers to FAQs surrounding IAI CATALYST in our recent "Ask Me Anything" Webinar. Watch the full recording: https://bit.ly/3SxdunW cc: Victoria E., Elizabeth Reynolds, Lea Alon, Noemie Alliel, Ashley Canida-Clark, CFCM, MBA, IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries #accelerator #startup #founder #aerospace #AI #space #technology #pilot #engineering #autonomy #energy #quantumtech
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There are 9 days left to apply for the NATO DIANA 2024 Challenges! As NATO's programming partners, Starburst Aerospace, alongside alongside MIT Mission Innovation X and MassChallenge, encourage innovative startups from across the Allied Nations, with a groundbreaking deep-tech and dual-use technology, to apply to participate in the next cohort of the program. DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) helps identify and support innovators from across NATO – in turn, helping the Alliance maintain its technological edge, protecting its one billion citizens, and building a peaceful and more resilient future. For this year's edition, there are five challenge themes: Critical Infrastructure & Logistics, Energy & Power, Data & Information Security, Human Health & Performance, and Sensing & Surveillance. Submit your proposal before August 9, 2024 at 12 PM UTC! 👉 https://bit.ly/3JyzrhV François Chopard, Kadi Silde, Lukas Oberhofer, Florentyna Smith-Tamarapa, Elizabeth Reynolds, Matthieu Chartier, Robert L. Ganim, David Pfurtscheller #accelerator #innovation #entrepreneur #startup #dualuse #deeptech
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"Direct-to-device will reshuffle all the cards for the existing telecom infrastructure and reconfigure this ecosystem." - Matthieu Chartier, Director of Starburst France — The NewSpace economy represents a shift from traditional space activities, driven by the convergence of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment. Though vibrant and full of potential, the sector requires careful navigation and strategic collaboration among all stakeholders to transform innovations into scalable and sustainable business models. It presents unique opportunities and challenges for both new and existing players across the market: ▶️ For Space Agencies: The main challenge lies in scaling operational innovations beyond the traditional space ecosystem. Agencies need to bridge the gap between advanced research and large-scale practical applications to fully realize their potential. ▶️ For Investors: Long-term commitment is essential, as the return on investment often spans many years, though the benefits are significant and have the potential for impact. Investors should focus on structural applications, like in-orbit mobility. ▶️ For Industrial Players: The abundance of innovations requires a new approach. Industries must make strategic choices, form partnerships, and transform their working methods to avoid the risk of innovation dilution. Developing a collaborative ecosystem is vital for harnessing the full potential of technological advancements. ▶️ For Startups: Startups should adopt a dual-strategy approach, generating short-term revenue streams to sustain operations while pursuing long-term visionary goals. The sheer volume of concurrent innovations is exciting, but the industry must be cautious as many business models are still unproven. — Our European team created the Innovation Radar, a tool that analyzes the technologies and innovations that have the potential to disrupt the NewSpace industry with criteria such as customer maturity and investment flow. Read more in the full article highlighting the importance of our "Innovation Radar" report (and download it!) on our website: https://bit.ly/3WiLNAu Ilan Rozenkopf | Théo Roulendes | Nathan Desbordes #NewSpace #innovation #technology #space #entrepreneur #startup #investor #aerospace
The "Innovation Radar": A Tool for Distinguishing Valuable Signals from Mere Noise in the NewSpace Industry
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If you're an early-stage U.S.-based startup who is planning to apply for the IAI CATALYST Accelerator... Be sure to register for our last "Ask Me Anything" online webinar TOMORROW (Thursday, July 25th, 2024) to learn more and ask any questions. Joining us for the session will help get your company on our radar and give you the opportunity to schedule an intro call with the IAI CATALYST team. Register for the webinar and apply for IAI CATALYST through the links below! cc: Nate Mason, Julio A. Flores, Victoria E., Lea Alon, Elizabeth Reynolds, Noemie Alliel, Ashley Canida-Clark, CFCM, MBA, IAI North America, IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries #accelerator #funding #startup #investment #entrepreneur
Applications for Cohort 2 of the IAI CATALYST Accelerator program, focused on advancing Trusted AI and Autonomy, Quantum Science, Sustainability and Energy Technology, and Space Technology solutions, are open for a few more weeks! IAI CATALYST is a 20-week long hybrid program (based out of Virginia), tailored for U.S.-based early-stage technology startups. The benefits of participation include a $100K cash investment, the opportunity to participate in a pilot program alongside IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries' renowned engineering experts, mentorship from Starburst Aerospace's global industry experts, and access to IAI’s cutting-edge technology/business units. Potential candidates are encouraged to join us for our second "Ask Me Anything" Webinar Session on July 25, 2024 at 1 PM EST. Hosted by Starburst's Director Nate Mason and Program Manager Victoria E. and IAI North America's Senior Director of BD Julio A. Flores, the session will cover why IAI CATALYST is unique compared to other accelerators, the program elements, overview of the application process, and open Q&A. 👉 Register for the online webinar here: https://bit.ly/4cUmOKs 👉 Learn more and apply for the program: https://bit.ly/3U9wGtO #spacetech #IAI #innovation #technology #AI #autonomy #accelerator #startup #founder
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If you're a pre-seed or seed stage U.S.-based technology startup looking to scale and grow your company, here are 5 reasons to apply for the IAI CATALYST accelerator program: 1. Investment: Receive $100,000 cash investment with an additional $100,000 in-kind technical support over 20 weeks 2. Commercial: Participate in a pilot program to test and refine your technologies alongside IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries' renowned engineering experts 3. Mentorship: Receive 1:1 strategic advisory guidance from industry expert mentors and advisors from Starburst Aerospace and IAI's community 4. Technology: Direct access to IAI’s cutting-edge technology and business units to advance project goals 5. Exposure: A culminating Demo Day showcase presentation to an audience of U.S. investors, corporates, government stakeholders, and other ecosystem players Companies who plan to apply before the deadline of August 6, 2024 are encouraged to join us for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything" online Webinar next week to get a leg up on the application process and hear suggestions from the Catalyst team about ways to set your company apart. Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024. Time: 1 - 2 PM EST The session will be led by Starburst's Director Nate Mason and Program Manager Victoria E. and IAI North America's Senior Director of BD Julio A. Flores. Register for the session here: https://bit.ly/4cUmOKs #space #technology #AI #autonomy #defense #innovation #accelerator
Register for Zoom Webinar: IAI CATALYST Cohort 2 “Ask Me Anything” #2
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If you're a pre-seed or seed stage U.S.-based technology startup looking to scale and grow your company, here are 5 reasons to apply for the IAI CATALYST accelerator program: 1. Investment: Receive $100,000 cash investment with an additional $100,000 in-kind technical support over 20 weeks 2. Commercial: Participate in a pilot program to test and refine your technologies alongside IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries' renowned engineering experts 3. Mentorship: Receive 1:1 strategic advisory guidance from industry expert mentors and advisors from Starburst Aerospace and IAI's community 4. Technology: Direct access to IAI’s cutting-edge technology and business units to advance project goals 5. Exposure: A culminating Demo Day showcase presentation to an audience of U.S. investors, corporates, government stakeholders, and other ecosystem players Companies who plan to apply before the deadline of August 6, 2024 are encouraged to join us for our upcoming "Ask Me Anything" online Webinar next week to get a leg up on the application process and hear suggestions from the Catalyst team about ways to set your company apart. Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024. Time: 1 - 2 PM EST The session will be led by Starburst's Director Nate Mason and Program Manager Victoria E. and IAI North America's Senior Director of BD Julio A. Flores. Register for the session here: https://bit.ly/4cUmOKs #space #technology #AI #autonomy #defense #innovation #accelerator
Register for Zoom Webinar: IAI CATALYST Cohort 2 “Ask Me Anything” #2
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Via our ASTRA early-stage space tech accelerator program, Starburst Aerospace and IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries are excited to be partnering with the elite 9900 Alumni Association for their upcoming Hackathon! Hosted next week on July 25th at 4 PM IDT (UTC+3) at Google for Startups Israel in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel, the event is designed to support and foster innovative ideas that address the space industry's most pressing challenges. Register for the event 👉 https://bit.ly/4bWojHi This is an opportunity for industry leaders to continue to grow their knowledge and insight alongside other like-minded professionals; winning projects will benefit from further development and funding. Stay tuned for the launch of the call for proposal for our next cohort of the #ASTRA program in the near future... 🚀 Noemie Alliel, Ofir Goldner, Avital Vilkin, Lea Alon, Inbal (Biran) Kreiss, Yael Yeger #spacetech #ASTRA #IAI #innovation #founder #innovator #technology
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Applications for Cohort 2 of the IAI CATALYST Accelerator program, focused on advancing Trusted AI and Autonomy, Quantum Science, Sustainability and Energy Technology, and Space Technology solutions, are open for a few more weeks! IAI CATALYST is a 20-week long hybrid program (based out of Virginia), tailored for U.S.-based early-stage technology startups. The benefits of participation include a $100K cash investment, the opportunity to participate in a pilot program alongside IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries' renowned engineering experts, mentorship from Starburst Aerospace's global industry experts, and access to IAI’s cutting-edge technology/business units. Potential candidates are encouraged to join us for our second "Ask Me Anything" Webinar Session on July 25, 2024 at 1 PM EST. Hosted by Starburst's Director Nate Mason and Program Manager Victoria E. and IAI North America's Senior Director of BD Julio A. Flores, the session will cover why IAI CATALYST is unique compared to other accelerators, the program elements, overview of the application process, and open Q&A. 👉 Register for the online webinar here: https://bit.ly/4cUmOKs 👉 Learn more and apply for the program: https://bit.ly/3U9wGtO #spacetech #IAI #innovation #technology #AI #autonomy #accelerator #startup #founder
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After a decade of sustained growth, I am thrilled to introduce our new executive team members: - Kadi Silde will spearhead government development efforts, with her strong experience at NATO and the European Commission. - Ilan Rozenkopf joins us to drive growth strategy and establish multiple geographical funds, building upon our initial success with Starburst Ventures. - Curt Bilby will oversee financial operations at Starburst Aerospace , facilitating our accelerated growth trajectory. Their collective expertise will fortify Starburst's mission and propel us towards expanded horizons.