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The Smart Airport and Aviation Partnership (SAAP) manages flightPlan the aviation business accelerator. Founders accepted into the program work with aviation professionals, regulators, industry, and potential funders to help reach their full potential. Apply to flightPlan Download Brochure Reffer a company Need more info? funded in part through an i6 Challenge Grant from the US Economic Development Administration 8 Company Cohort We accept an average of 8 companies each year ranging from all stages of growth. 12 Week Program We offer an intensive 12-week curriculum covering general business training, FAA regulations, funding, etc. Hybrid / Virtual Cohorts meet twice weekly (remote) with opportunities to join in-person at the National Aerospace Research & Technology Park. Founder Focused We focus our training on founders to help equip them with the skills, relationships, and opportunities to level-up their businesses. 100% funded by Federal Grants No Fees and 0% Equity This program is funded through grants from the US EDA. We'll never ask you for equity - the only investment to participate is your time . Courses & Workshops addressing the challenges on starting, operations, and sustaining an agile and innovative company including leadership development for your management team. 1:1 Mentoring by aviation and business experts who help develop teaming, commercialization and growth strategies. Networking Work with Peers, learn from SME's and meet potential future partners ​Engagement with regulators & aviation leaders from the nationally renowned FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, SMEs, and key industry members Among our graduates:

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SMART AIRPORT AND AVIATION PARTNERSHIP Building an aviation ecosystem in Southern New Jersey, one fabulous innovation at a time. Contact Upcoming Schedule NEW: NJ Aviation Business Center Business Acceleration Economic Development Education, Training, & Outreach NJ Aviation Business Center About The Smart Airport and Aviation Partnership (SAAP) centered in Southern New Jersey, was established through a Regional Innovation Strategies Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA). Learn More Activities flightPlan Accelerator Work with aviation professionals, industry teammates, and funders to reach your venture's full potential. Founder Coaching & Mentorship Hone your skills & build a winning business strategy with aviation executives. Joint Emergency Management Exercises SAAP supports annual test flights to forward the use of UAS by First Responders following natural disasters. Interact with Aviation Leaders Meet with leaders from the nationally renowned FAA William J.Hughes Technical Center. Core Team & Partners FAQ FAQs How do I become a member? Please contact us at: innoforums@nianet.org How do I apply to flightPlan? Apply online at https://www.nationalinstituteofaerospace.org/nianet/ccoeiwo7kc/index.html through December 15th. What are the program’s structural aspects? Eight companies are invited into the cohort. Core program runs January - April. Virtual 90-minute Group Sessions are held weekly during the core program. Each typically includes a subject matter expert addressing the day’s topic, followed by Q and A. Each cohort company also attends a private weekly Session mentored by our Accelerator Leadership Team. Any other core activities? Along with providing Group Sessions and individual monitoring, we help each company engage in a non-trivial special project of its choice. Past examples: Live tech demo at the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park; Port security flight exercise at major NJ port. What does the successful applicant look like? We like companies that are looking to grow their markets and advance commercialization of their aviation-related technologies. In assessing candidates, we’ll consider: company mission(s); experience of founding team/advisors; scalability and sustainability; potential for early traction/revenue; and market conditions/timing. But we also seek companies in alignment with flightPlan’s missions, spirit and ethos. We want companies committed to best practices in aviation, looking to establish relationships with subject matter experts and collaborate with like-minded innovators throughout their lifespans. What differentiates flightPlan from other Accelerators? It’s devoted to aviation-related companies. We’re grateful for active participation by the FAA and nationally recognized SMEs in our Group Sessions and mentorship efforts. We’re funded by grants and don’t take equity or fees. Your “cost” is the time your team invests in participating. After graduation, you have continuing access to individual mentorship and support, as well as educational and networking events within the Southern New Jersey Aviation Hub. Do you accept companies from outside the U.S.? How about direct competitors? Several of our successful cohort companies have roots outside the U.S. However, your company must be eligible to do business within the U.S. to apply. We don’t invite direct competitors into the same cohort, though we may accept competitors across cohorts. We honor all requests to keep information confidential. Still have questions? Contact us at: Innoforums@nianet.org

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