Call for Applications: FCAS Accelerator 2023 (Europe)

HENSOLDT is a German champion in the defense electronics industry and a key partner of the Future Combat Air Systems (FCAS) project through the joint venture FCMS.

The objective of the first ever FCAS Accelerator by HENSOLDT is to foster the dual-use ecosystem of civil technologies for European startups and to initiate a direct collaboration with HENSOLDT under the FCAS program.

The program offers a time effective opportunity to a.) explore the dual-use ecosystem through various workshops in 3 module series (Business Accelerator, Ecosystem Discovery, Investor Landscape) and b.) prepare a financed proof-of-concept with the HENSOLDT Business unit within 12 weeks.

HENSOLDT selected the following 5 Technology themes for the first iteration of the FCAS Accelerator:

• Disruptive Sensors
• Enabling AI
• 3D Printed Electronics
• Electronic Materials & Components
• Innovative RF Technologies

The workshops from the 3 outlined modules will be conducted during 3-4 onsite blocks (~2 days) throughout the program and feature sessions like defense market landscape, engagement with military customers, fundraising from dual-use investors, and much more.

In addition to these sessions, a Starburst Account Manager and dedicated dual-use mentors will support participating startups while helping them tap into the robust and vibrant global network of the dual-use ecosystem.

Startup Benefits

• Prepare a funded Proof-of-Concept with a HENSOLDT Business unit under the FCAS program
• Explore the dual-use / defense ecosystem through dedicated workshops provided by Starburst
• Meetings & networking with decision makers from key public & private dual-use / defense European initiatives
• Exposure to European investors with a focus on dual-use / deep tech early-stage startups
• Limited time commitment from startup team without weekly curriculum schedule
• Starburst key account management to actively support ecosystem discovery.

For more information, visit Starburst Aerospace.