Start-up Tech Showcase at Aviation Festival Americas

Join the World's Leading Companies at Aviation Festival Americas 2026

Our dedicated Start-Up Technology Zone showcases emerging innovators in the aviation space, connecting the industry’s most promising early-stage companies with key venture and innovation leaders from airlines, airports, and accelerators.

Explore their pods to see firsthand how their cutting-edge solutions are set to transform the industry.

Ready to join the top aviation and venture leaders in the Americas as a Start-Up Innovator?

Contact Emma Owens-Power at emma.owens-power@terrapinn.com or apply below.

APPLY AS A START-UP

Meet the 2024 Winner

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Start-up Pitch Competition

Driven by a panel of start-up investors and accelerators, selected start-ups will be given the opportunity to demonstrate why their solution is the next big solution for commercial aviation. The top voted start-up will receive the grand prize!

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Why Apply?

Brand Awareness

Hundreds of aviation professionals and leaders come to the Aviation Festival Americas, giving you the platform to tell your story on a global scale.

Unique Environment

Meet prospective companies across the value chain to pitch to, educate, and partner with.

Networking

Your networking experience starts as soon as you download our app - before the conference even begins, you can chat with potential leads, and arrange meetings. At the conference, you'll make some of your most valuable connections as they see you stand and demonstrations in-person.

APPLY AS A START UP