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Two leading organisations in aviation's innovation ecosystem join forces to connect founders, investors, and industry at a key moment for the sector's transformation.
Building the Future of Aviation
A global fast-track program connecting founders, researchers, investors & industry.
For Startups
Join the Program
Apply to our mentoring program and get access to Lab Sessions, experts, and the ZAL network.
For Everyone Else
Attend as a Guest
Investor, industry, researcher, or a student? Tell us who you are - we review every request personally.
Next Opportunities to Join Us
Every Thursday
Drop-In Session
5:00 PM CEST · Online · For startups
New to the program? Connect with us to explore opportunities.
17 Sep 2026
Hamburg Lab Session
ZAL - Center of Applied Aeronautical Research · Hamburg
12 Nov 2026
Virtual Lab Session
Online · Invitation only
30 Nov - 1 Dec 2026
Future Aero Festival
B. Amsterdam · the Netherlands
At the Future Aero Lab, we accelerate what aviation becomes next.
We connect aviation startups with world-class mentors, industry leaders, and investors - through recurring Lab Sessions designed for real conversations and exchange.
As a Startup you get
Mentorship from top industry experts & leading investors
Access to masterclasses, events, and networking opportunities.
Fast-Track Access to the ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research
Direct Access to Hamburg Invest & Local Partners
Who Joins Us
Startups
Aviation-focused founders, from early to growth stage.
Students
Engineering, research & business students with an interest in aviation.
Industry
Airlines, OEMs, MROs, suppliers, and service providers.
Investors
Venture capital, angels & venture arms with a focus on aviation & deep tech
In the Past 5 Years
100+
Startups mentored
100+
Experts and mentors from across aviation
Our startups achieved in valuation
$500M
Part Of the Same Ecosystem
Future Aero Festival
Initiated by the Future Aero Lab, the Future Aero Festival is the must-attend event that brings together the most exciting innovators, startups, and investors of aviation worldwide.