Start-up Hub
Your Launchpad to the Future of Aerospace: Our dedicated Start-up Hub, located in the very heart of the exhibition grounds, offers maximum visibility, high visitor traffic, and direct access to decision-makers, industry leaders, and investors. Whether you're disrupting urban air mobility, pioneering satellite tech, or redefining sustainable aviation - this is where your breakthrough begins.
Why ILA Berlin Start-up Hub?
There are plenty of reasons. Here’s the short version: nowhere else will you reach your target audience more precisely for the same budget.
Need proof? Two start-ups that exhibited at ILA in 2024 achieved unicorn status in 2025: Isar Aerospace and Quantum-Systems.
Networking Opportunities
Meet professionals, collaborators and mentors — build meaningful partnerships that accelerate your growth.
Visibility & Exposure
Gain international exposure at one of the world’s most prestigious aerospace events. Connect with a global audience, potential investors, SMEs and industry leaders.
Investor Engagement
Present your innovation to venture capitalists and funding institutions actively seeking promising aerospace ventures.
Market Validation
Engage directly with potential customers and users to test, refine and validate your product.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders
Established companies seek innovation — be discovered as a partner, acquisition target or technology enabler.
Talent Recruitment
Showcase your mission and culture to attract top talent to your team.
Industry Recognition
Being part of ILA Berlin boosts your credibility — positioning your start-up for media attention and strategic partnerships.
Market Research
Collect direct feedback and analyze market response — refine your value proposition accordingly.
Product Launch & Feedback
Use ILA Berlin as your launchpad: unveil new products and gather instant reactions from an expert audience.
Knowledge Sharing
Contribute to and benefit from a growing innovation ecosystem.
Networking Opportunities
Meet professionals, collaborators and mentors — build meaningful partnerships that accelerate your growth.
Visibility & Exposure
Gain international exposure at one of the world’s most prestigious aerospace events. Connect with a global audience, potential investors, SMEs and industry leaders.
Investor Engagement
Present your innovation to venture capitalists and funding institutions actively seeking promising aerospace ventures.
Market Validation
Engage directly with potential customers and users to test, refine and validate your product.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders
Established companies seek innovation — be discovered as a partner, acquisition target or technology enabler.
Talent Recruitment
Showcase your mission and culture to attract top talent to your team.
Industry Recognition
Being part of ILA Berlin boosts your credibility — positioning your start-up for media attention and strategic partnerships.
Market Research
Collect direct feedback and analyze market response — refine your value proposition accordingly.
Product Launch & Feedback
Use ILA Berlin as your launchpad: unveil new products and gather instant reactions from an expert audience.
Knowledge Sharing
Contribute to and benefit from a growing innovation ecosystem.
Diese Start-ups setzten auf die ILA Berlin
Start-up packages
Three flexible packages to suit every visibility goal and budget.
Economy
A shared space designed for first-time exhibitors and lean participation.
> Shared counter, one bar stool
> Company logo on the community wall
> Standard visibility
> Power supply
> Access to the networking zone
> Daily cleaning
> 3 exhibitor passes
> AUMA fee included
> Start-up Media Package
> Access to our B2B matchmaking portal
Price: 1.300€ (net) Register
Basic
Ideal for start-ups looking for independent branding within a collaborative zone.
> Individual, lockable counter setup with two bar stools
> Company logo on the Start-up pillar
> Enhanced visibility
> Access to the networking zone
> Power supply
> Daily cleaning
> 3 exhibitor passes
> AUMA fee included
> Start-up Media Package
> Access to our B2B matchmaking portal
Price: 2.050€ (net) Register
Premium
For those who want to stand out and present professionally.
> Individual, lockable counter setup with two bar stools
> Generous branded space
> Premium table
> Integrated screen for demos/videos
> Prime position along the main visitor axis
> Access to the networking zone
> Power supply
> Daily cleaning
> 3 exhibitor passes
> AUMA fee included
> Start-up Media Package
> Access to our B2B matchmaking portal
Price: 3.100€ (net) Register
Start-up Hub Location
The Start-up Hub enjoys prime positioning – right at the main entrance of the highly frequented Hall D and directly adjacent to the ILA Plaza. Maximum visibility and high footfall guaranteed.
Who qualifies as a start-up at ILA Berlin?
Development cycles and business models in aerospace often differ wildly from mainstream tech. To keep our start-up rate fair and transparent, we use the guidelines below. Yet every application is reviewed individually!
If your project sits in a grey area (for example, a university spin-off financed by grants, limited pre-series revenue, or unusually long certification paths), describe the details in your application. We judge each case in the context of its development stage and decide fairly.
In short: if your team is young, independent, technology-driven, and on a growth trajectory, your chances of securing the start-up rate are excellent. If not, we’ll work with you to find a way for you to take off at ILA Berlin.
Research / pre-revenue phase: up to 10 years old and no more than 100 employees.
Revenue-generating companies: up to 5 years old and a maximum of 25 employees.
Annual turnover must be below €5 million. Pilot or test sales do not count as regular revenue.
Total equity raised (including VC) must stay under €20 million. This prevents well-funded scale-ups from crowding the hub.
Any parent or holding company may own no more than 25 %. Corporate spin-offs are welcome as long as they operate independently and have no exclusive group contracts.
Total equity raised (including VC) must stay under €20 million. This prevents well-funded scale-ups from crowding the hub.
Register now
1. Open the Exhibitor Zone.
2. Select the “START-UP” option during registration.
3. We’ll get back to you once your registration is complete.