The IAGi Accelerator is an aviation-focused program with two tracks, Discover and Deploy. Discover targets early-stage deep tech startups developing aviation-r…
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The IAGi Accelerator is an aviation-focused program with two tracks, Discover and Deploy. Discover targets early-stage deep tech startups developing aviation-relevant technologies and describes a six-month collaboration. Deploy is for incorporated startups with a solution ready for a 12-week proof-of-value test. In Deploy, participants work with the business unit testing their solution and meet virtually each week.
Discover targets early-stage deep tech startups working on aviation-relevant technologies. Applicants must be incorporated, with technology proven at lab scale at TRL 4 or above. Deploy is for incorporated startups with a solution ready for testing through a proof of value.
Discover describes a six-month collaboration. Deploy is a 12-week proof-of-value test, with weekly virtual meetings and work alongside the business unit testing the solution.
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The Accelerator offers Discover, for early-stage deep tech startups developing aviation-relevant technologies, and Deploy, for incorporated startups with solutions ready for a proof-of-value test.
Discover describes a six-month collaboration; Deploy is a 12-week proof-of-value test.
Participants work with the business unit testing their solution and meet virtually each week.
Corporate Venture Capital
Driving innovation in aviation through strategic partnerships.
From public sources
IAG says former participant Quantum Metric gained a contract across three group airlines.
Source: The IAGi Accelerator Turns 10IAG reports a multi-year Aer Lingus agreement with 2025 participant AISmartPlan.
Source: IAG strengthens operational innovation with AISmartPlan deployment at Aer LingusIn March 2026, IAG reported more than 120 company partnerships, including 30 in 2025.
Source: The IAGi Accelerator Turns 10IAGi scheduled the 2026 cohort to start in September and conclude with a December Demo Day.
Source: Deploy TrackIAGi says both tracks use one application process; the 2026 deadline has passed.
Source: Deploy TrackThe published 2026 application deadline has passed.
Source: Deploy Track
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