Starburst

The Flagship Accelerator helps startups scale in aviation, space and defence, and enabling technologies. It gives access to corporate representatives, government stakeholders and private investors.

What you get: access to Starburst's corporate, government and investor network,.

Who can apply: startups in aviation, space and defence, and enabling technologies.

How to apply: pick a programme on the accelerator page, then complete the application on the programme's website.

The Starburst Accelerator is a 10-week programme for French aerospace and defence start-ups. The application deadline was 30 March 2026, so this intake is closed.

What you get: strategic mentoring, go-to-market advisory, B2B matchmaking, and a Demo Day at a defence trade show (listed as tentative on the page).

Who can apply: French start-ups at TRL4 or above in aerospace and defence, with a focus on Ile-de-France or on entering the French and European markets.

How to apply: use the Apply button on the programme page.

The EUDIS Business Accelerator is delivered by Starburst and initiated by the European Commission. Over eight months, 20 selected companies get hands-on support, expert guidance and access to defence stakeholders.

What you get: five on-site bootcamps across Europe, tailored coaching, access to testing facilities and technical expertise, and a seed funding voucher.

Who can apply: start-ups and scale-ups established in EU Member States or Norway that develop defence or dual-use technologies.

Key dates: applications from 5 October to 16 November 2026, an online webinar on 29 October 2026, and programme start in early March 2027.

How to apply: through the EUDIS Cohort 4 call on the Starburst news page.

The Singapore Aviation Accelerator runs under the Starburst Impact Program with Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SATS, AIRLAB, SIA Engineering and Changi Airports International. It selects 12 startups a year.

What you get: a 13-week intensive acceleration programme, access to Starburst's network of corporates and investors.

Who can apply: overseas startups that establish a presence in Singapore. Focus areas are sustainability, supply chain and digitalisation, with a sub-focus on aviation.

How to apply: use the Apply button on the programme page. Intake dates are not stated in the text read.

SCALE is a 13-week aerospace accelerator for pre-seed and seed stage companies. It covers lectures, workshops, pitch practice, networking and a Demo Day.

What you get: personalised instruction, access to industry leaders, potential partners, customers and investors.

Who can apply: pre-seed and seed stage aerospace companies based in Southern California.

How to apply: use the Apply button on the programme page. Intake dates are not stated in the text read.

ASTRA is presented as Israel's accelerator for early-stage startups in aerospace, defence, space and dual-use technology. It is powered by IAI and Starburst.

What you get: a five-month intensive bootcamp to reach a pilot or proof of concept, then two months of post-bootcamp support.

Who can apply: early-stage startups in these sectors. Eligibility outside Israel is not stated.

How to apply: use the Apply button on the programme page. Intake dates are not stated in the text read.

The Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator helps defence startups turn breakthrough technology into industry adoption. It prepares them to validate their technology and engage with channel partners.

Who can apply: defence and dual-use startups, from prototype stage to early growth, that need to test a proof of concept in defence facilities.

How to apply: use the Apply button on the programme page. Intake dates are not stated in the text read.

BLAST is the first French accelerator for deeptech projects in aeronautics, space and defence. It is built on a public-private partnership and aims to support five aerospace startups a year.

Who can apply: young deeptech startups, from market exploration onward.

How it works: a class of 9 to 12 entrepreneurs in an incubator of 50 startups, housed at the Drahi-X Novation Center on the Ecole polytechnique campus.

How to apply: use the Apply button on the programme page. Intake dates are not stated in the text read.

Starburst Ventures is the group's one active venture fund. The site invites investment in deep-tech companies in aerospace and defence, but does not publish fund size, cheque sizes or equity terms.

How to apply: no founder route is stated on the site.