SimpliFlying Launchpad

Please scroll up to the section for open topics here. They have been carefully selected by our mentors and corporate partners so we have listed only the most demanded technologies for this moment. If your focus area is not listed, please send us an email and we will have a look at it. Meanwhile, keep an eye on our announcements as we update our upcoming Demo day topics.

Because of the fast nature of the Launchpad, we are looking for technologies that are ready to deploy:

– Previously tested technologies that can be deployed in the aviation environment;
– Compliant with aviation, healthcare and government regulations;
– Piloted but not yet scaled.

They also should be focused specifically on making travel more convenient, safer and cleaner:
– With a minimum increase in overall travel time for the passengers;
– With the least cost impact on travel;
– With the maximum impact on raising the level of sanitation at airlines and airports permanently;
– Ideally, can run in the background or be implemented as a white label.

You can submit your startup for any open topic in one of the two tracks:

– Passenger Assurance: Technologies impact passengers on the day of travel. Ideally B2B startups (e.g., white label).
– Workforce Resilience: Technologies that reduce the number of people required at the airport or aircraft and keep those who work at the airport safer.

Definitely. If you are developing a solution that can be applicable for aviation post-COVID-19, you can submit just the solution for consideration. If you are selected, the agreements will be ring-fenced to only include that solution and not the larger company.

Short answer – no, we do not ask startups nor partners/mentors to pay for participating in the program. The way our program works is based on success fees.

In exchange for coaching, promoting your technology and providing direct introductions to industry decision-makers, the SimpliFlying Launchpad would take up to 10% of any aviation-related deals we will have helped you land in the future. We value trust and transparency over everything–hope you do too. You can read the terms and conditions here.

We want to catalyse ready-to-deploy technologies and startups by mentoring, connecting and refining their business roadmaps. Here’s what you get:

1: Growth community
– 100% digital and remote
– Connect with other startups through a dedicated Slack group
– Showcase your solutions on SimpliFlying Marketplace

2: Mentorship
– Top-class mentors to answer your concerns
– Pitch refinement for aviation and coaching to prepare for Demo day
– Industry introductions
– Learn with SimpliFlying Global Institute

3: Recognition
– Publicity and marketing push
– Opportunity to pitch in front of industry decision-makers
– Direct feedback from industry leaders and advisors

4: Commercial pilot testing
– Obtain real data and insights
– Feedback on how to better develop the solution
– Commercial agreement if pilot successful

5: It’s risk-free – No equity required!

It all starts with submitting your startup via this application form for your topic of relevance. Together with the application confirmation, you will be invited to join the SimpliFlying Marketplace free of charge. By registering your startup, you are already one step closer to connecting with aviation brands.

Around 14 days prior to the Demo day of your topic, we will be shortlisting startups and sharing the results with you. In case you are not selected, you may still continue participating in the Marketplace for free as long as you wish. 

In case your startup gets selected, first, you will be invited to pitch internally to the SimpliFlying team. We will do the first review and recommend next steps based on your specific needs (think in the lines of coaching, finding mentors and diving deeper into aviation).

Days before the Demo day, we will invite one of our mentors and do a live run of all pitches. Same as on the Demo day, you will have 5 minutes for the pitch and 10 minutes for receiving feedback and answering questions. We will also ask you to prepare a one-pager of your solution/pitch to send in advance to the Demo day participants.

After the Demo day, we will help Demo day participants to exchange contacts and facilitate conversations as needed. If you have more questions, please contact us.