The next FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub Live event will be taking place in Los Angeles, California on Monday 18 September and we are on the lookout for high-potential startups to pitch to our Corporate Partners, including airports, airlines and investors.
This members-only event, which will take place the day before the FTE Global event gets underway, will include two startup pitch sessions – the first will focus on Airport/Airline Sustainability, and the second is a Wildcard category, which is open to all startups. Up to six startups will be selected to pitch. Submit your entry by 18 August 2023 to be in with a chance of showcasing your startup at this exclusive event.
Eligibility
The submission process is open to any startup that meets the following criteria:
- Founded within the last 10 years
- Series B funding or earlier
- Has never pitched at an FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub event before
Startups should also be members of the FTE Startup Hub, which is free to join.
Topics
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Airport/Airline Sustainability – technology and solutions to enhance sustainability
Sustainability is undoubtedly a top priority of airports and airlines and is increasingly central to their innovation strategies. This category is open to startups whose cutting-edge technologies and services can help to transform the sustainability strategies of airports, airlines and their partners as they strive to achieve Net Zero.
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Wildcard – leveraging technology to improve airport and airline operations
This category is open to any startup whose products and services can help to improve the customer experience, enhance efficiency, increase revenues and/or reduce costs for airlines, airports and their partners.
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Timeline
- Startup submission process opens – 19 July 2023
- Startup submission process closes – 18 August 2023
- Judging process starts – 21 August 2023
- Successful startups informed – 28 August 2023
- Up to six startups deliver pitches at FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub Live event in Los Angeles – 18 September 2023
Important information
- Before applying, please ensure you or a member of your team is available to join us in Los Angeles on Monday 18 September 2023 in case you are selected to deliver a pitch. All pitches must be delivered in-person on the day (no video pitches).
- The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub Live event on Monday 18 September will be attended by our Corporate Partners, including airlines, airports, venture capital firms and established air transport industry vendors, so you are encouraged to tailor your submission accordingly.
- Entries submitted after 23:59 BST on 18 August 2023 will not be considered.
