HAMBURG - Embraer-X in São José dos Campos, Brazil has announced a partnership with Hamburg-based Sustainable Aero Lab in a joint initiative to leverage open innovation in connection with global researchers, entrepreneurs, founders, industry professionals, and investors.
Among other initiatives, Sustainable Aero Lab serves as a platform where it openly discusses and promotes zero-emission aviation technologies, including developments such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and hydrogen.
Embraer X, the innovation-focused subsidiary of the Brazilian aerospace company, says that the agreement highlights Embraer’s aims to collaborate by exchanging experiences and investing in startup projects focused on energy transition for the air transport industry.
“Sustainable Aero Lab has developed a key role in the global open innovation ecosystem, mentoring leading personalities. We want to combine synergies to inspire and accelerate new business opportunities, projects, and technologies that are creating the green future that moves each one of us,” said Daniel Moczydlower, CEO of Embraer-X.
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Stephan Uhrenbacher, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Aero Lab, said, “With the backing of Embraer-X, we will elevate our mentorship program for aviation startups to new heights. We are excited to work together on building a sustainable future of aviation, coordinating our support initiatives, and streamlining access to each other’s resources for startups, infrastructure, and expertise.”
The German innovation hub identifies and accelerates startups and projects around the world to deliver a tangible reduction of the climate footprint of aviation. This is achieved by bringing together startups with experienced mentors and investors in live sessions and one-to-one coaching, as well as opening doors and finding customers, new projects, and partners.
