Aerospace Delta Boosts Innovation through Collaboration at DEMOday
Aerospace Delta is committed to promoting cross-sectoral and national collaboration in the aerospace industry. Through dedicated programs, they aim to strengthen ties between startups, corporates, and research institutions, driving innovation forward.
A key player in this mission is the Aerospace Innovation Hub (AIH) at TU Delft, a dynamic community of startups, academics, and industry professionals. The AIH supports early-stage companies by providing access to a vast aerospace network, resources, and talent. With a startup success rate of 80% over the past five years, the hub has become a vital platform for growth. Companies like Airbus, Embraer, and scale-ups such as Qlayers and Dawn Aerospace are active within this ecosystem.
On October 8th, AIH will host its annual DEMOday, showcasing the latest aerospace innovations. Attendees can enjoy startup pitches, speed networking, and an exhibition of 24 entrepreneurial entities. Keynote speakers include Maaike Zwart from the Municipality of Delft and Robert van Tilborg from Airbus Defence and Space.
Program Overview for October 8th:
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch Lecture – Pitches from startups Vaeridion, Fiducial, Zepp.solutions, Emergent Swarms, Ubotica, Parapy, and Team Tumbleweed (lunch included, registration required).
14:00 – 16:00
Rapid Speed Dates – Quick networking opportunities (on-site registration available).
14:00 – 16:30
Innovation Floor – Exhibition of 24 entrepreneurial entities in the central hall of TU Delft Aerospace Engineering.
16:30 – 17:00
Keynotes – By Maaike Zwart (Alderman for Sustainability, Work & Income, Economics, Municipality of Delft) and Robert van Tilborg (Vice President, Future Air Power Business, Airbus Defence and Space).
17:00 – 18:30
Networking Drinks – Final opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovators (registration required).
This event offers a prime opportunity for networking and exploring potential collaborations.