LAUNCH PAD PITCH COMPETITION: INNOVATION AWARD
The Launch Pad at Farnborough International Space Show provides business with a unique opportunity to promote their ideas, products and services to the global space industry and at an affordable cost.
To support new ideas and innovations with exposure to potential partners and investors, the Launch Pad Innovation Award offers companies an exclusive opportunity to pitch their innovation and ideas to an esteemed panel of industry judges at the Farnborough International Space Show, positioning them at the forefront of the international space community.
Companies, especially start-ups, academic institutions, as well as academia-industry partnerships, are invited to enter the competition through a concise submission process, with the shortlisted companies invited to pitch in person at the inaugural Farnborough International Space Show, taking place 19-20 March at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Hampshire, UK.
Judges of the pitch competition include:
- Matthew Angling, Head of Research and Innovation, Space at BAE Systems and CTO at In-Space Missions Ltd
- Alexander Holt, Managing Director, Seraphim Space Enterprise
- Dr Gerald Law, Chief Executive, Innovation DB
- Dr Mireille Elhajj, Chair of the Scaleup Council, techUK
When: Wednesday 19 March – slots available:
- 10:30 – 11.00
- 14:30 – 15.00
Where: Launch Pad Theatre
Prizes:
- Exclusive 1-2-1 mentoring from leading venture capitalist, Seraphim Space
- Promotion of your brand to the Farnborough International space audience, worth £3000
- Opportunity to promote your brand to more than 100,000 aerospace, defence and space professionals via a speaking slot at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 Space Zone
- VIP access to the Royal Observatory, the birthplace of modern astronomy and a revolution in global trade, navigation, and communications.
Enter Now!
Are you a space startup? Do you want a cost-effective way to promote your business on a global scale?
The Launch Pad at Farnborough International Space Show provides startups with a unique opportunity to promote their business to the global space industry and at an affordable cost.
Why exhibit at FISS25:
- Raise brand awareness
- Generate leads
- Meet potential investors
- Pitch to industry experts
What’s included in the Launch Pad package?
- Cost-effective stand space
- Prebuilt space in pod style format with electric point, AV screen, and branding
- Full exhibitor listing and profile
- Launch Pad feature on FISS website to generate additional visibility and feature zone exhibitors
- Mini stage and seating in the zone – each exhibitor is able to undertake a pitch presentation
- Explore our full range of exhibitor benefits
Contact the team today to enquire and secure your spot! enquiries@farnboroughspaceshow.com
Note: Start-up businesses are defined as having a turnover of less than £500K