BA and Iberia parent IAG has named 29 start-ups as part of its largest ever annual cohort for its accelerator programme.<\/p>\n
The IAGi Accelerator, which was launched in 2016 as Hangar 51, supports early stage companies with the potential to make a difference in the aviation sector.<\/p>\n
The programme focuses on six areas including artificial intelligence (AI), automation and robotics, sustainability and mobility, experiential platforms, connectivity and next generation computing.<\/p>\n
This year it has split the entrants into two distinct groups reflecting their readiness to deploy their solutions.<\/p>\n
Fourteen firms are in the Deploy track, considered ready to work with IAG\u2019s six brands, and 15 are the Discover track that focuses on : sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), carbon removals and fuel efficiency. The 29 firms are based in 11 countries.<\/p>\n
This in the Deploy track will work on a 12-week proof-of-concept to test their solutions in operational conditions.<\/p>\n
This year, almost all participating start-ups are developing AI technologies, ranging from computer vision for baggage tracking to AI models for optimising network planning.<\/p>\n
IAG said the Discover cohort are \u201cdeep-tech start-ups\u201d that will \u201cparticipate in tailored sessions delivered by IAG and external experts over a six-month period, gaining valuable insights for commercialising their technologies\u201d.<\/p>\n
Ignacio Tovar, IAG director of innovation, said \u201cWe\u2019re welcoming the largest-ever cohort of start-ups to the IAGi Accelerator, drawing on exceptional talent from across the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe offer a unique opportunity for founders to work directly with our airlines to demonstrate the potential of their solutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt its core, the accelerator exists to help scale the most impactful technologies for our industry, both today and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over 75% of this year\u2019s start-ups are at pre-seed or seed stage. Previous accelerator members have gone on to extended trials or commercial contracts with our airlines, and in some cases, investment from IAG\u2019s corporate VC, IAGi Ventures.<\/p>\n
Since its launch in 2016, the IAGi Accelerator has supported over 120 companies. Past alumni have gone on to scale their technologies across IAG and the wider aviation industry, including Assaia<\/a>, which specialises in optimising airport and airline operations using computer vision and AI, and Twelve<\/a>, which has pioneered technology to turn captured CO\u2082 and hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel.<\/p>\n The 2025 IAGi Accelerator cohort<\/strong><\/p>\n Deploy <\/strong><\/p>\n AISmartPlan<\/a> (Australia) \u2013 Automates maintenance planning<\/p>\n Anyformat<\/a> (Spain) \u2013 Enables the extraction and validation of data from any document via a no-code platform<\/p>\n Bonafide AI<\/a> (US) \u2013 Enables businesses to adapt to generative and agentic commerce<\/p>\n Cosmofoil<\/a> (Sweden) \u2013 Optimises airline network planning and routes using AI and natural language processing<\/p>\n DAITY<\/a> (Canada) \u2013 Leverages AI to synthesise insights from fragmented and proxy data sources for risk management<\/p>\n Evolinq<\/a> (Israel) \u2013 Supports procurement through AI agents for supplier communication and collaboration<\/p>\n INPUTSOFT<\/a> (US) \u2013 Optimises crew rostering for airport ground operations<\/p>\n Journey Robotics<\/a> (US) \u2013 Enables baggage loading using a robotic arm<\/p>\n PixoAnalytics<\/a> (Germany) \u2013 Improves baggage traceability using machine vision<\/p>\n Pzartech<\/a> (Israel) \u2013 Streamlines parts management during maintenance and overhaul operations<\/p>\n Responsibly<\/a> (Denmark) \u2013 Improves environmental, social and governance due diligence using AI<\/p>\n Signapse<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Provides live AI-powered Sign Language translation at scale<\/p>\n Transreport<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Enhances transport accessibility through smart passenger assistance solutions<\/p>\n VegaSpark<\/a> (France) \u2013 Identifies airport slot swap opportunities<\/p>\n Discover<\/strong><\/p>\n Aether Fuels<\/a> (US) \u2013 Converts waste carbon into drop\u2011in liquid fuels using electrified reactors and novel catalysts<\/p>\n Airhive<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Deploys modular, fluidisation\u2011based direct air capture systems to remove CO\u2082<\/p>\n Ampaire<\/a> (US) \u2013 Develops hybrid-electric technologies for an electric aviation future<\/p>\n CERT Systems<\/a> (Canada) \u2013 Converts CO2<\/sub> to ethylene, which can be converted to sustainable aviation fuel<\/p>\n Circularity Fuels<\/a> (US) \u2013 Converts biogas from waste streams into sustainable aviation fuel using electrified reactors<\/p>\n Feynman Dynamics<\/a> (China) \u2013 Transforms CO\u2082 into sustainable aviation fuels using electrochemistry<\/p>\n Kairos Carbon<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Converts low\u2011quality organic waste into durable carbon removal with environmental co-benefits<\/p>\n Ki Hydrogen<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Generates green hydrogen and biogenic CO\u2082 from biomass using energy\u2011efficient biomass electrolysers<\/p>\n Liquid Sun<\/a> (Finland) \u2013 Produces power\u2011to\u2011liquid sustainable aviation fuels using renewable energy<\/p>\n Lydian<\/a> (US) \u2013 Converts CO\u2082 into sustainable aviation fuel using electrified reactors compatible with intermittent renewable energy<\/p>\n Mission Zero Technologies<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Removes CO2<\/sub> via electrochemical direct air capture<\/p>\n Neela Biotech<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Produces fuel from waste using AI and synthetic biology, leveraging existing biogas and HEFA refinery infrastructure<\/p>\n neo\u2011fossil<\/a> (UK) \u2013 Engineers microbial cells to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide<\/p>\n Oleo<\/a> (US) \u2013 Converts waste biomass to HEFA feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel production<\/p>\n Sora Fuel<\/a> (US) \u2013 Combines carbon capture and utilisation into a single process, reducing the energy required to produce sustainable aviation fuel<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The post BA and Iberia parent IAG names 29 firms in 2025 start-up accelerator programme<\/a> appeared first on Aviation Business News<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BA and Iberia parent IAG has named 29 start-ups as part of its largest ever annual cohort for its accelerator programme. 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