AZO Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen is a leading innovation hub supporting startups and companies in the space, aerospace, and high-tech sectors. Based in Weßling, Germany, AZO manages programs like ESA BIC Bavaria and organizes global innovation competitions for satellite navigation, Earth observation, and New Space applications. It provides incubation, consulting, and venture support to foster technology transfer and entrepreneurship across space and non-space industries.

ArianeGroup is Europe’s leading aerospace and defense company specializing in space launch systems and propulsion technologies. A joint venture of Airbus and Safran, it designs, produces, and operates the Ariane family of rockets, including the next-generation Ariane 6. The company also develops strategic defense systems, hypersonic technologies, and space surveillance solutions — ensuring Europe’s autonomous access to space and security in orbit.

The Assistant Professorship of Sustainable Future Mobility researches concepts and technologies for environmentally friendly and resource-efficient mobility systems. Its work includes sustainable vehicle design, energy-efficient propulsion, system-level mobility analysis, and the integration of new mobility concepts. The professorship contributes to developing future transport solutions with reduced environmental impact across air and ground mobility domains.

We are a start-up developing Magnetite, a new model-based software development tool focused on generating safety-critical Rust code for aviation, space and automotive applications.

Astute Group is a global electronics distributor and engineering partner providing high-reliability component sourcing, design, and supply chain solutions for aerospace and aviation. The company supports OEMs and MROs with cockpit, avionics, power, and interconnect systems while ensuring rapid Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) recovery. Astute also offers design consultation, counterfeit avoidance, and sustainable technology integration for both civil and defense aviation programs.

Augsburg Innovationspark GmbH operates and develops the Augsburg Innovation Park, a technology and research campus that brings together companies, research institutions, and universities. The park focuses on fields including lightweight construction and fiber composites, mechatronics and automation, IT and embedded systems, aerospace, hydrogen technologies, and resource efficiency, providing an environment for research, development, and technology transfer.

Autodesk is a global software company specializing in 3D design, engineering, and simulation tools used across aerospace, automotive, architecture, manufacturing, and media industries. Its products—such as AutoCAD, Fusion 360, and Inventor—support digital engineering workflows from concept and design to analysis and production.

AutoFlight is a global pioneer in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for safe, affordable, and sustainable air mobility. The company’s “Lift & Cruise” design enables efficient vertical lift and long-range horizontal flight, supporting urban air transport, cargo logistics, and emergency response. Collaborating with aviation authorities such as EASA and CAAC, AutoFlight aims to certify next-generation air taxis for worldwide deployment.

Autonomous Teaming Solutions (ATS) GmbH is a European defence-tech startup. The company develops AI-enabled solutions for asymmetric threats across land, air and sea — including counter-UAS systems, autonomous UAV swarm coordination, sensor fusion and machine-vision software for defence applications.

Fischer Seats International GmbH (also trading as B/E Aerospace Fischer) is a German aircraft-seat manufacturer based in Landshut. The company designs and certifies cabin seating solutions for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, offering over 80 certified seat models and emphasising lightweight construction, crash safety and environmental efficiency. It holds EASA design, production and maintenance approvals (e.g., EASA 21J.111, DE 21G.0015, DE 145.0280).

BERGER Flugtechnik GmbH provides engineering services in aircraft and flight systems development. The company specializes in aircraft systems design, flight-technology engineering, and the prototyping of flying machines. Its work supports the development and testing of innovative aviation concepts, contributing technical expertise to research, development, and experimental aircraft projects.

BERNS Engineers GmbH, headquartered in Gilching, is a consulting and engineering firm specializing in systems-, safety- and reliability-engineering for aviation, space, rail and other industries. It supports clients with analyses of complex aerospace systems, certification-related documentation, functional safety compliance (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254) and works on satellite‐navigation/space applications.