Problem
Accelerating AAM projects can be difficult without targeted support and connections.
Value Offering
Project Catalyzer is CAAM’s initiative to expedite the operationalization of the Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem in Canada.
The typical project includes:
- Match-making Program:
- Act as a platform where industry players, including startups and SMEs, can showcase their projects and investment needs.
- Match projects with potential suitors based on their investment preferences, expertise, and goals.
- Facilitate meetings, networking events, and pitch sessions to foster connections between your organization and potential suitors.
- Technical Advisor to Investment Attraction Agencies:
- Offer expertise to investment attraction agencies on the technical aspects of AAM projects, helping them understand the potential of your project.
- Provide insights on emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory considerations shaping the AAM industry.
- Collaborate with agencies to tailor investment strategies that align with the unique needs of the AAM sector.
- Strategic Bundling of Projects:
- Identify complementary projects relating to yours within the AAM ecosystem and package them together to create more robust investment opportunities.
- Highlight synergies and potential for collaboration among projects to enhance their commercial viability.
- SME (Small-Medium Enterprise) Engagement in R&D Investment:
- Establish support programs and incentives to encourage SME participation in R&D activities within the AAM sector.
- Provide guidance to funding opportunities, grants, and collaborative research initiatives to help SMEs leverage their innovative capabilities.
- Foster partnerships between SMEs, research institutions, and larger corporations to drive innovation and technology development.
- Concierge Function Organizations:
- Offer personalized guidance and support to organizations navigating the complex landscape of AAM.
- Provide assistance in preparing funding applications, business plans, and investment pitches.
- Connect organizations with relevant stakeholders, mentors, and resources to accelerate their growth and success in the AAM industry.
Tangible Examples
- BC Cancer Movement
- Unither Drone
- AAM for Airports
- AAM funding for INSAT
- Grant Application for Projects
- NGen Cluster
- Digital Supercluster
- NRC Outreach Grant
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