About Starburst
Founded in 2012, Starburst is the world's first and only global aviation, space, and defence accelerator. With 3 offices across Europe and more worldwide, Starburst blends strategic consulting, acceleration programmes, and a venture fund to drive innovation. Our global innovation ecosystem includes over 16,000 start-ups, with more than 70% offering dual-use solutions. Starburst is one of the only European organisations with experience in designing and implementing a multinational defence innovation programme, developed through our work on NATO DIANA and EUDIS Business Accelerator & Matchmaking. Our team comprises highly experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds such as engineering, business, finance, and political science. With extensive experience working with the European Commission, the French, Spanish, and German governments, and international alliances like NATO, our European team is passionate about aerospace and defence.