Apply for the Sustainable Skies World Summit: Showcase

About this opportunity

After a successful showcase in 2024, the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025 has partnered with the ATI Hub to invite a select group of aerospace innovators to present their aircraft technologies to investors and industry leaders. This collaboration will allow seven chosen innovators to exhibit their work on the show floor and share their innovations with key sector stakeholders, all at no cost.

Applications will close on 11th April 2025, 5pm.

Outcomes will be communicated by Tuesday, 15th April COP.For this showcase we are looking for startups  demonstrating:

• Transformational innovation in aerospace technologies progressing the sector to net zero
• Alignment with the ATI Destination Zero Strategic Roadmaps

Destination Zero can be found here: https://www.ati.org.uk/strategy/

About Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025

Taking place on 14^th-15^th May 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the Sustainable Skies World Summit will gather government representatives, regulators, airlines, OEMs, investors, members of academia and media from across the world to discuss and address the immediate and long-term concerns and actionable solutions, further accelerating the industry’s progress towards reaching its Net Zero commitments.

At the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025, visitors can expect the new "Accelerator Hub," organised by ADS Group, to showcase cutting-edge sustainable aerospace technologies. This space will offer innovators a chance to connect with start-ups and scale-ups, sharing groundbreaking solutions to potential buyers, investors, and partners. It’s a unique opportunity to discover new products, explore funding options, and connect with industry leaders driving sustainability forward.

Join the ATI and showcase your innovation at Sustainable Skies World Summit

The ATI Hub is offering 7 selected UK -based startups the opportunity to showcase their technology innovation free of charge.

Details of the opportunity

• Chosen companies will be invited to showcase their innovation on the show floor for the duration of the event (14th-15th May). Each organisation will be provided with a table and an opportunity to use a banner and display a product. The selected startups must be able to commit to hosting their stand for the duration of the two days of the summit.

Important information

• Travel and accommodation costs will need to be covered by the participating companies.
• As a recipient of public funding, the Aerospace Technology Institute is required to ensure compliance with the Subsidy Control Act (2022) in providing support to enterprises. Chosen organisations will be asked to confirm that receipt of the service will not exceed the Subsidy Control Statutory Guidance 96 MFA threshold of £315,000 cumulated over this and the previous two financial years, as specified in section 36(1) of the Subsidy Control Act (2022).
• In addition to applying with the ATI, you are encouraged to also register directly with ADS. This will facilitate the match-making process with investors, and you might still choose to participate in the event even in the case you are not selected to join the ATI showcase. You will be notified when you are able to register directly with ADS.
• Disclaimer: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this opportunity circumstances which may arise outside of our control.

Eligibility & selection criteria

We are looking to showcase UK-based startups demonstrating:

• Transformational innovation in aerospace technologies progressing the sector to net zero
• Alignment with the ATI Destination Zero Strategic Roadmaps - ATI's Destination Zero Strategy can be found here: https://www.ati.org.uk/strategy/

We will be selecting 7 startups based on the following criteria: 

1. Level of technology innovation and market differentiation
2. Market opportunity and impact
3. Sustainability impact

Apply here

Applications to join us at the Sustainable Skies Summit are open now. Startups interested in securing one of the 7 free stands to showcase their work can apply through the form below by Friday 11^th April. Successful applicants will be notified by 15^th April.