Aerospace Innovation Hub @TU Delft

🌟 A big Thank You to Our 2024 Innovation Ambassadors! 🌟 As we approach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our esteemed Innovation Ambassadors who participated in the AIH innovation ambassador program. We greatly value our Innovation Ambassadors for several reasons: ✈️ They bring their extensive experience and networks to the table. ✈️ They assist in navigating strategic choices for our startups. ✈️ They serve as a real-time mirror for our entrepreneurs. ✈️ They join us twice a year for dedicated program with a selection of our entrepreneurs. ✈️ They connect with community entrepreneurs on an individual basis. ✈️ And most importantly, working with them is a lot of fun! During our latest Innovation Ambassador Program session, they shared invaluable insights, feedback, and networking opportunities with zepp.solutions, ParaPy, Eddytec, and Space Oasis Delft. It was an inspiring evening filled with meaningful exchanges, and as our ambassadors noted, an abundance of positive energy! 💪🏻 Thank you for your dedication and commitment in 2024! 🙏 Marlie Koekenberg   James Mac Gillavry   Adriaan Leyte   Harm Van Engelen   David Manten   Arjan Meijer   Jeroen Rotteveel   Bastiaan Lagaune   Rob W. Postma #aerospace #space #drones #uav #innovation

Join our free knowledge session for drone companies: Lunch & Learn: '𝟱𝗚, 𝟲𝗚 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀' – December 3rd in Valkenburg (Zuid-Holland).   🥪🧠 Food for your stomach and food for thought - join our Lunch & Learn session! Learn everything you need to know about connectivity - from 5G’s current capabilities to upcoming innovations with 6G. High-speed connectivity is transforming countless industries, and ours is no exception. Discover how connectivity offers you unprecedented opportunities for unmanned systems in logistics, data collection, inspections, and more.   Want to stay ahead of the curve? ✔️ Explore the latest connectivity solutions for drones ✔️ Address real-world challenges with experts ✔️ Learn about testing, housing, and experimentation opportunities at Unmanned Valley   Who should join? This workshop is tailored for innovative drone companies and anyone eager to harness the power of advanced connectivity.   Programme 12:30 - Lunch & Workshop '5G, 6G and Unmanned Systems' (open to all participants) 13:15 - Interactive discussions on connectivity challenges, testing facilities, and innovation opportunities (max. 30 specialists) 14:15 - Networking with experts & innovators   📅 Tuesday 3 December 🗺 Unmanned Valley, Marinevliegkamp 356, Valkenburg (ZH)   Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e6sjYXpq   Powered by Future Network Services and Topsector ICT   Kansen voor West, TU Delft, TU Delft Campus, Aerospace Innovation Hub @TU Delft

Join the quarterly Community Drinks of the Aerospace Innovation Hub on Tuesday December 10th, 17:00-20:00! During the evening, you can enjoy drinks, snacks and games with the startups, teams, and partners of the community. The Drinks happen to be on the same day as Lichtjesavond in Delft. Wanted to go there? No worries! You can join us and enjoy the sparkling center of Delft afterward! If you can make it to the drinks, please let us know via this form and we will forward you the final event details (location, program). https://lnkd.in/ezQ7eAaG Look forward to seeing you there! InnovationQuarter | TU Delft Campus | TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering | Gemeente Delft | Provincie Zuid-Holland

How advanced is electric flight? In co-production with Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport , the Aerospace Innovation Hub @TU Delft co-organized a #RHIA_Talk on Electric Flying. The very well attended event saw over 60 interested aviation colleagues from a wide range of expertise join the discussion. The program consisted of two panel sessions. . The first panel led by Roelof Vos examined electric flying from Aircraft and Technology point of view. Roelof questioned the panelists (thank you for being there!) Reynard de Vries from Elysian Aircraft, Arnold Koetje from Aeronautical & Precision Engineering @ Inholland Delft and Francesco Orefice of TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering. Exciting topics were touched, like #batterydevelopment and #designparameters of electric aircraft. The second panel moderated by Elise Bavelaar touched on Infrastructure and Operation topics. Nanette Lim from NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre, Jan-Daan Maasland of Rotterdam The Hague Airport, Oliver Newton of Transavia and Jurjen de Jong, CEO of Electric Flying Connection (EFC) discussed infrastructure requirements (is it easy or hard to create a loading network?), as well as the place of future electric aircraft in commercial aviation. Only too fast the network drinks commenced, and many questions from the audience needed to be answered during those drinks. We are very thankful for Aeronautical & Precision Engineering @ Inholland Delft to host the session in their new building in Delft, The Terminal, that is open for Aerospace Innovation in Delft! [DM if interested]. The students from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences led by Sten den Hartog were keen to discover it! Some key take-aways from this event: ✈️ the value of bringing together a diverse ecosystem such as aviation is not to be underestimated. Aviation is a system of systems that interlinks. From fuel provider to maintenance center, from aircraft design to airline, all play their part in making aviation more sustainable ✈️ the chicken and egg; from infrastructure comes electric flying opportunities and vice versa. Question is; who breaks the circle? ✈️ certification will for a large part determine the speed of (introduction of) operational and / or commercial electric flights And a lot more on the side…. Follow our account to be notified about more interesting aviation innovation sessions!

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Join Us for an Electrifying RHIA Talk on Electric-Powered Aviation!⚡✈️ Are you eager to explore the future of sustainable aviation and electric-powered aviation in particular? If so, don't miss our upcoming RHIA Talk on electric-powered aviation! Co-organized with the Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport, this event brings together a vibrant community of startups, academics, students, corporates, and industry professionals, all passionate about electrifying the skies. ✨Event Highlights✨ Host: Victor Rijkaart (Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport) Topics: Discover the latest developments in electric aviation through two engaging panel discussions! 🗨️Panel 1: Aircraft & Technology Moderator: Dr. ir. Roelof Vos, TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering Panelists: Reynard de Vries (Elysian Aircraft), Arnold Koetje (Inholland University of Applied Sciences), Francesco Orefice (TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering), Taco Stouten, MBA (VÆRIDION) 🗨️Panel 2: Infrastructure & Operations Moderator: Elise Bavelaar, TU Delft | Aerospace Engineering Panelists: Nanette Lim (NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre), Jan-Daan Maasland (Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport), Oliver Newton (Transavia), Speaker TBD (Electric Flying Connection (EFC)) 📋Event Details Date: November 21 Time: 14:30 – 17:30 Location: Inholland Applied Sciences Labs, Rotterdamseweg 266a, 2628 AS Delft 📈Additional Perks ✈️ Networking opportunities ✈️ Sneak peek of Inholland's new facility where Inholland develops the DragonFly and educates future engineers. Part of the building will also be used as an expansion site by the Aerospace Innovation Hub, with the goals of providing a work- and makerspace for their growing community of aerospace start-upsand the Aerospace Innovation Hub's expansion site. ✨Register here! https://lnkd.in/eFshyXDJ✨

* Reusable launchers; what does it take? * 3d Printed multifunctional material * Techno economic model for net-zero aviation * Which type of SAF will be used by airlines in 2050? * Sustainable food supply system in outer space... These are some of the challenging topics of the Aerospace cluster at the JIP - Joint Interdisciplinary Project!! Last week was the final presentation day after 10 weeks of full time work in teams of master students - each master student having a different academic background. This diversity in academic background is not only a lot of fun - it also triggers innovation and results in creative, out of the box, solutions. Many projects result in further research and/or innovation paths. Last week was the final poster presentation - well visited, inspiring to read, and great to see the diversity in topics! There are still so many challenging topics to connect to - if we do this in a smart way there is a lot to gain. We are happy to see that our community is actively involved and making the most of this unique opportunity - Airbus, SES Satellites, Transavia, Skyfinity, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Collins Aerospace, ArianeGroup, SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research, NLR - Netherlands Aerospace Centre... Are you interested to participate in the next round? Please reach out to Femke Verdegaal or Victor Rijkaart and we will connect you, tell you what it takes, and of course share with you what this could bring to you! Thank you Birgit de Bruin and team for organizing this fantastic course!! #diversity #innovation #Aerospace #group TU Delft Campus Gemeente Delft Provincie Zuid-Holland

Exchanging good practices on policy development towards successful Aerospace Ecosystems - the Aerospace Innovation Hub is a proud member of the MAE Interreg EU. There is so much talent and expertise in Europe and with the MAE Interreg EU we connect 9 different European regions with 10 full partners and 2 associate policy authorities. Last week, Jos van den Boom showcased our journey during the meetings in Bilbao, following a fruitful exchange in Ireland last month together with Victor Rijkaart. With the scientific inputs by Emad Yaghmaei from TU Delft | Technology, Policy and Management we build a strong basis for development of good practices. Together we're harnessing the immense talent and expertise across Europe. By sharing best practices in policy development, we can unlock the full potential of our aerospace ecosystems. LET'S KEEP CONNECTING, LEARNING, AND INNOVATING! #Aerospaceinnovation #MAEInterreg#Collaboration#Europe Gemeente Delft Provincie Zuid-Holland #AerospaceDelta

TENZING ALPHA has invested in Arceon, a materials science startup founded by TU Delft alumni, to accelerate the development of advanced materials designed for extreme environments. It’s fantastic to see one of our startups achieve this milestone! This is a powerful example of the impact a community can make, and we’re excited to support Arceon as they continue their journey toward industry leadership. Congratulations to the Arceon team and everyone involved! 👏 For more details on this investment, please read the article: https://lnkd.in/eEfRPjan

Thank you Padraic McElwee, Theresa Mulvihill and all others involved for the organization the MAE Interreg EU projectmeeting in County Clare, Ireland. 🇮🇪 Besides the insightful visits and presentations (thanks Takumi Precision Engineering Limited, Shannon Precision Engineering Future Mobility Ireland Enterprise Ireland TUS Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Emerald Aero Group ) we experienced great hospitality. On top, we exchanged Good Practices on policy development towards successful aerospace ecosystems. With 10 full partners and 2 associate policy authorities from 9 European regions this caused a lively exchange! ✈️ special mention to the @exploreengineering innitiative, showcasing the “awesomeness” of (aerospace) engineering to Irish youngsters. Shout out for our Ukranian friends to join from #IARDI https://lnkd.in/e_CtpC_i