The BizLab #Africa4Future initiative supports collaboration between Airbus and African startups by offering mentorship, networking and coaching.

The program is looking for startups who are actively working on Automation and Drones, Electrification, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Data analytics, Electrification and connectivity, VR and AR, New space solutions & SmartCity. Applications are open from 30 October 2018 to 30 November 2018.

Selected teams will receive:

• Access to industry-leading experts at Airbus sites in Europe
• Feedback on their technology and business models from top engineers
• The opportunity to showcase their startups at the Paris International Airshow in June 2019
• The opportunity to launch a collaboration project in partnership with key Airbus departments
• They will also receive space within MEST Incubators in Accra (Ghana), Lagos (Nigeria), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Cape Town (South Africa) or Nairobi (Kenya) from January to June 2019, where they will have the opportunity to become part of the vibrant, global MEST tech startup community.

Apply here