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#ElectricAviation Takes Flight: Cosmic Aerospace's €4.5M Seed Funding Fuels the Future of Air Travel Brussels-based Cosmic Aerospace has secured a €4.5 million seed funding round, igniting the development of a pioneering electric aircraft. With a range of up to 1,000 km, this venture is set to overcome the range limitations that have long challenged electric aviation's progress. 🔋 Innovative Design: Cosmic Aerospace's unique approach integrates engines within the wings and optimizes battery placement, showcasing a commitment to cutting-edge engineering and aerodynamic efficiency. 🔋 Strategic Timeline: CEO Christopher Chahine's vision for a 2026 maiden flight and a 2027 certification reflects a pragmatic yet ambitious roadmap, balancing innovation with achievable goals. ✈️ Demonstrator Milestone: The successful test of a small-scale demonstrator earlier this year is a testament to Cosmic Aerospace's capability to turn visionary ideas into reality. ✈️ Climate-Conscious Leadership: Led by Pale blue dot, a firm specializing in climate technology investments, the funding round signals strong market confidence in sustainable aviation solutions. 💡 Diverse Investment Portfolio: The involvement of various seed capital investors, including Aera VC and TOMORROW, highlights the wide-ranging support and potential for cross-industry collaboration. 💡 Market Implications: Cosmic Aerospace's strides represent a burgeoning trend in eco-friendly aviation, with significant implications for investors eyeing the intersection of technology and sustainability. 💡 Investment Outlook: The backing by climate-focused investors points to a ripe opportunity for those looking to diversify into environmentally responsible ventures, though mindful consideration of the associated risks is advised. Cosmic Aerospace's electrifying journey is more than an innovation; it's a beacon for the aviation industry's sustainable transformation. For investors and industry observers, this marks a pivotal moment to engage with a sector poised for a green revolution. For the latest in market trends and investment insights, follow Market Unwinded - Your compass in a world of constant innovation. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gGiSYSps #CosmicAerospace #SustainableAviation #SeedFunding #Innovation #MarketInsights #InvestmentTrends #MarketUnwinded #GreenTech #AviationIndustry

Today we present one of the latest start-ups to join the ESA BIC Turin community: Ecosmic, whose mission is to convert idle resources into revenues through #software solutions for #satellites! Ecosmic aims to introduce the concept of #upcycling in space with its easily integrable and modular software solutions, towards the goal of enabling a more cost-effective and sustainable #space industry. The start-up’s first product, SAFE, addresses the space traffic management issue, significantly reducing operators' workload by streamlining the entire collision avoidance process. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHjPjzU9 ESA Space Solutions | ESA Commercialisation Gateway | Agenzia Spaziale Italiana | I3P - Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico Torino | Politecnico di Torino | LINKS Foundation | Regione Piemonte | Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo | Camera di commercio di Torino #spacetech #startup #ESABIC

W𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴? 🤓  Discover Hyperloop Supaero, a team with an 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘿𝙉𝘼 that's rewriting the rules of sustainable transportation through disruptive technology 🚄🌟 Follow our path as we redefine what's possible!  #innovation #technology #sustainablemobility #hyperloop

🚁🔜 The EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Urban Mobility’s UAM Plazza Accelerator is fueling the future of #AdvancedAirMobility, offering support to #Startups and #SMEs. After two successful editions, the accelerator aims to provide a robust springboard for emerging companies to soar in the #AAM and #UAM domain. 🎯 Key Offerings: 1. Tailored Support: Dedicated workshops on business strategy, European drone regulations, and achieving social acceptance. 2. Strategic Connections: Direct access to key players in the UAM ecosystem, including contacts with cities, corporates, and investors. 3. Visibility and Growth: Opportunities for promotional activities within the #EIT network and major events, such as the #MobilityWorldCongress. 🗣️ Participant Experiences: Ana Manuel Almeida Martins of Connect Robotics: "A game-changer... The UAM Accelerator Programme has truly been a springboard for our startup's success." Andrea Puiatti of Skycharge: "The Programme...enabled us to collaborate closely with drone operators and address regulatory hurdles." Vilko Klein of StratoWave Connect: "Workshops and networking have been particularly beneficial...successes will emerge in the near future." 🏛 Importance of Public Support: The transformation into a new era of #UrbanMobility and #AdvancedAirMobility requires substantial support and funding from public sources to drive deep technology development, increase market scalability, and foster social acceptance. https://lnkd.in/egARMHgg #UrbanAirMobility #DroneTech #DeepTech #Europe #Innovation #Startups #EITUrbanMobility #FutureOfCities

From NLP to robotics with the PILLAR-Robots project. Here is our new challenge with Nicolas Thome and Olivier Sigaud at ISIR - Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique : How to leverage NLP to improve open-ended learning in robotics. We had a lot of discussion and exchanges with all partners!

Hi-Drive Second General Assembly - It’s a wrap! The picturesque shores of Vouliagmeni, #Athens, set the stage for a remarkable gathering as the Hi-Drive Project's Second General Assembly convened on April 11th and 12th, 2024. With nearly 100 attendees from across the consortium, the event buzzed with energy, fostering two days of dynamic presentations, engaging workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. Amidst this vibrant atmosphere, the project showcased significant progress, reaffirming its trajectory towards success. With all benchmarks firmly on track, Hi-Drive is poised to meet its milestones as scheduled. As we navigate the final stretch of this endeavor, slated for completion in 2025, anticipation mounts for the unveiling of comprehensive results and deliverables. As the European flagship project on #autonomous #driving (#AD), Hi-Drive remains steadfast in its commitment to bridging gaps in #OperationalDesignDomains (#ODD) and surmounting key #Challenges. Leveraging cutting-edge technology as its #Enablers, the project continues to spearhead #innovation, driving towards a future of #safer, more efficient #transportation. Shout out for the excellent collaboration between project partners I-SENSEGroup/ICCS and European Center for Information and Communication Technologies - EICT GmbH in ensuring the outstanding organization of this event! #HiDriveProject #AutonomousDriving #Innovation #EU #Horizon2020 #ODD #EuropeanResearchProject

Leading hyperloop innovators Hardt Hyperloop, from the Netherlands, and Zeleros Hyperloop, from Spain, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expedite the technical and commercial development of #hyperloop. The two leading hyperloop pioneers will work closely on a shared development roadmap to ensure their technologies are fully compatible across borders – overcoming an issue that plagues traditional transport, such as rail. This synergistic approach to development is hoped to accelerate the deployment of the technology significantly, with both companies targeting 2030 for an operational pilot route. David Pistoni, CEO of Zeleros Hyperloop, commented: “Together, we are able to multiply our impact to speed up the process of hyperloop commercialisation. “We consider this as a first step of collaboration where others can add to further consolidate the industry.” https://lnkd.in/e6v3AU8Q #hyperloop #transport #lowemmission #autonomous

The ARGOTEC SpacePark aims to be one of the most advanced #space factories in Europe, with the capability to build more than 50 satellites per year and encompassing its own Mission Control Center to operate missions. The SpacePark is situated in the iconic building designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer in San Mauro Torinese, just outside Turin. With over 11,000 sqm of operational spaces, about 17,000 sqm of open green areas, and 1,200 sqm dedicated to its Industrial Accelerator, the SpacePark will undoubtedly be one of the places where the #future of space comes to life. Argotec, a corporate partner of ESA BIC Turin, will introduce and present its SpacePark Industrial Accelerator to the #innovation ecosystem with a public event hosted by I3P - Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico Torino. The event is open: it is intended not only for start-ups and small companies involved in the space sector, but also for those who want to learn more about the space business and the available opportunities with Argotec. Read more and register to join the event: https://lnkd.in/dvpnJ34c ESA Space Solutions | ESA Commercialisation Gateway | Agenzia Spaziale Italiana | Politecnico di Torino | LINKS Foundation | Regione Piemonte | Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo | Camera di commercio di Torino #spacetech #startup #ESABIC

AgniKul Cosmos, a start-up incubated at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, is a group of enthusiasts, rocket scientists, engineers, and programmers who are working towards making the earth-to-space journey simple, quick, and affordable with its configurable launch vehicle. The primary focus of Agnikul Cosmos is on customers who have satellites ranging from 5 kg to 100 kg. Even though many satellites can be manufactured within a short span of time, they still have to wait for more than a year to get a slot in the launch vehicle that can take them into orbit. The objective of the Agnikul startup is to cut time by providing the launch vehicle based on demand. The launch vehicle can be manufactured in less than two weeks. Watch the complete story in MoE's Innovation Cell. https://lnkd.in/gfVZvzHs

This is what true disruption looks like! Technology has reached a point where a startup can achieve feats once only possible by nation states with huge budgets. It's time to rethink what is possible in this new era. Check this out: [Link to the article] #innovation #progress #space #rockets #india #change