Air Traffic Management Acceleration Program
2nd Edition: Call for applications open from April 1st to May 31st
We accelerate companies that can provide innovative solutions in the field of air traffic services
Winning companies will each receive €40,000 and the opportunity to sign a service contract with ENAIRE
Validate your solution in a real-world environment, and benefit from training sessions, mentoring, and access to relevant networks
How can we?
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE DATA GENERATED IN AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TO DEVELOP NEW SERVICES
Air traffic management encompasses the services, procedures, and technologies designed to ensure the safe, orderly, and efficient movement of aircraft within controlled airspace. To carry out this mission, ENAIRE handles and generates vast amounts of data...
How can we?
MANAGE THE SAFE INTEGRATION OF DRONES AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES INTO CONTROLLED AIRSPACE
ENAIRE seeks to develop innovative systems with a high degree of digitalization and automation, enabling the provision of services to ensure the safe and efficient access of drones to airspace. At the same time, these systems must guarantee their integration and coexistence with manned aircraft...
How can we?
IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF SERVICES AND PROCESSES IN AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
ENAIRE aims to enhance operational efficiency through the development of innovative technologies that automate and optimize the provision of air navigation services and information. These technologies should create synergies with current services while promoting more sustainable and precise air traffic management.
Program Phases
Until May 31, 2025
1. Application
Participants must register and submit their proposals through the online form and required attachments available on the website.
July 2025
2. Selection
The Jury will review all submitted proposals and select the winning startups for each challenge
September 2025 – March 2026
3. Acceleration
The selected companies will have 6 months to validate their solution with ENAIRE by carrying out a proof of concept or pilot project.
November 2026
4. Demo Day
Presentation of the acceleration results at ENAIRE’s offices.
What does the acceleration process involve?
Accelerator Launch Event
Roadmap creation to implement a proof of concept, pilot, or prototype within ENAIRE
1 weekly team meeting via videoconference
Access to ENAIRE’s facilities and staff to validate the company’s solution
Access to the virtual campus with 24 content modules on entrepreneurship
Demo Day: presentation of results
Prize
Each winner will receive a €40,000 grant, subject to a schedule and specific milestones to be achieved during a 6-month acceleration program.
40.000 €
For each winning company
Collaboration
Opportunity to sign a service contract with ENAIRE after the program for a maximum budget of 300.000 €
6 months
Acceleration program and pilot test
Additionally
Specialized training, one-on-one mentoring, and access to relevant networks
What is ENAIRE?
In Spain, all aircraft that take off, land, or transit through its airspace receive communication, navigation, and surveillance services through a modern and comprehensive network of facilities operated by ENAIRE.
The following infographic illustrates how air traffic control services are provided throughout the different phases of a flight.
ENAIRE’s Areas of Interest
Safe and Smooth Air Traffic Flow
Sustainable Air Traffic
Integration of Drone Traffic
Airspace Design and Organization
Balancing Airspace Capacity and Traffic Demand
Automation
Artificial Intelligence
