Starburst Aerospace, the leading global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) startup accelerator and strategic advisory practice, and Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA), Washington state’s trade association for aerospace companies and communities, have joined in an official partnership to launch the Sustainable Aviation Technologies and Energies (SATE) Accelerator, as a part of the SATE Cluster.
Federally-funded through a Department of Commerce Innovation Cluster Accelerator (ICAP) program awarded to AFA, the SATE Cluster will lead and encourage the research, development, and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels and electrified and hydrogen-powered aviation.
The goal is to help advance the sector such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs), Advanced Aerodynamics, Hydrogen, Electric, AI Tools for Operational Efficiencies, Propulsion Systems, etc.
Based out of Washington state, the global center of aerospace manufacturing, the joint venture offers companies access to the accelerator program in which startup founders will have a tremendous opportunity to bring their product to market. Selected candidates can look forward to access to fundraising resources, introductions to potential customers, investors and partners, pitch deck support, mentorship from industry experts, the opportunity to pitch to a network of key stakeholders at the culminating Demo Day, and more.
