Fund Key Metrics*
Active
Fund Status
Not Applicable
Fund Size ($USD)
Early
Target Investment Stage
Undisclosed
Average Check Size
Toulouse (France), Madrid (Spain), Hamburg (Germany) and Bangalore (India)
Accelerators
Airbus SE
Parent Firm
2015
Year Accelerator Founded
Submission Form
Contact Information
Airbus BizLab
Aircraft Manufacturer Aerospace Accelerator Network
Overview: Airbus BizLab Ventures
Airbus BizLab represents Airbus' strategic foray into fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the aerospace sector. Launched in 2015, Airbus BizLab has established itself as a cornerstone of Airbus' innovation strategy, accelerating over 90 startups, nearly 70 internal projects, and facilitating seven spinouts with a combined valuation of €104 million. Through its global network of aerospace accelerators located in Toulouse (France), Madrid (Spain), Hamburg (Germany), and Bangalore (India), Airbus BizLab has provided a dynamic platform for early-stage projects to flourish. The six-month acceleration program offers startups comprehensive support, including access to Airbus' vast pool of coaches, experts, and support staff for technical and business mentorship, alongside invaluable networking opportunities with Airbus decision-makers and its extensive partner ecosystem.
Strategic Investment Focus
Building on the success of Airbus BizLab, Airbus has evolved its approach to startup collaboration, emphasizing corporate innovation, startup engagement, and company-building. This strategic pivot aims to harness collective ingenuity for inventive solutions, with an announcement of a new co-innovation ambition on the horizon.
Airbus BizLab Success Stories
Neewee: A Bangalore-based startup, Neewee employs a data-first strategy, leveraging Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to optimize manufacturing operations for global corporations. This exemplifies Airbus BizLab's commitment to supporting startups that bring transformative technologies to the aerospace industry.
NavBlue: Originating as a startup within BizLab France, NavBlue has transitioned into an Airbus subsidiary, offering comprehensive airline operations software solutions. This includes flight planning, aircraft performance, aeronautical charts, crew planning, electronic flight bag, and navigational data, showcasing the potential for BizLab-accelerated projects to achieve significant scale and integration within Airbus.
Inflight VR: Specializing in virtual reality content for enhancing the passenger experience, Inflight VR, accelerated by BizLab Germany, has successfully integrated its solutions into airline lounges and operational flights. The startup's collaboration with Airbus at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) underscores the tangible opportunities for BizLab participants to secure valuable contracts and partnerships.
*Last update: November 2023