Sustainable Skies World Summit 2026

About this event

Sustainable Skies World Summit provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the industry’s transition towards a more sustainable future. Engage with key global leaders, policy makers, academia, innovators and investors as they showcase cutting-edge solutions and share insights on the latest developments in sustainable aviation.

Apply to showcase your innovation

The ATI is offering the chance for seven companies to showcase their innovations, right at the heart of the event. Selected innovators will have the opportunity to share their innovations at a dedicated stand to key sector stakeholders for the duration of the show.

For this showcase we are looking for startups and SMEs demonstrating:

• Transformational innovation in aerospace technologies progressing the sector to Net Zero
• Alignment with the Destination Zero Technology Roadmaps

Destination Zero can be found here.

Details of the opportunity

• Seven companies will be invited to showcase their innovation, free of charge, for the duration of the event (17^th-18^th March 2026). Each organisation will be provided with a table and an opportunity to use a banner and display a product. The selected companies 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).
• 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 companies demonstrating:

• Transformational innovation in aerospace technologies progressing the sector to Net Zero
• Alignment with the Destination Zero Technology Roadmaps

We will select seven companies based on:

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

We are keen to encourage applications from small businesses across the UK and those who have not previously showcased with the ATI.

Applications will close on 23^rd February 2026, 5pm.

Outcomes will be communicated by 2^nd March, COP.