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SMART AIRPORT AND AVIATION PARTNERSHIP Building an aviation ecosystem in Southern New Jersey, one fabulous innovation at a time. Contact Upcoming Schedule NEW: NJ Aviation Business Center Business Acceleration Economic Development Education, Training, & Outreach NJ Aviation Business Center About The Smart Airport and Aviation Partnership (SAAP) centered in Southern New Jersey, was established through a Regional Innovation Strategies Grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA). Learn More Activities flightPlan Accelerator Work with aviation professionals, industry teammates, and funders to reach your venture's full potential. Founder Coaching & Mentorship Hone your skills & build a winning business strategy with aviation executives. Joint Emergency Management Exercises SAAP supports annual test flights to forward the use of UAS by First Responders following natural disasters. Interact with Aviation Leaders Meet with leaders from the nationally renowned FAA William J.Hughes Technical Center. Core Team & Partners FAQ FAQs How do I become a member? Please contact us at: innoforums@nianet.org How do I apply to flightPlan? Apply online at https://www.nationalinstituteofaerospace.org/nianet/ccoeiwo7kc/index.html through December 15th. What are the program’s structural aspects? Eight companies are invited into the cohort. Core program runs January - April. Virtual 90-minute Group Sessions are held weekly during the core program. Each typically includes a subject matter expert addressing the day’s topic, followed by Q and A. Each cohort company also attends a private weekly Session mentored by our Accelerator Leadership Team. Any other core activities? Along with providing Group Sessions and individual monitoring, we help each company engage in a non-trivial special project of its choice. Past examples: Live tech demo at the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park; Port security flight exercise at major NJ port. What does the successful applicant look like? We like companies that are looking to grow their markets and advance commercialization of their aviation-related technologies. In assessing candidates, we’ll consider: company mission(s); experience of founding team/advisors; scalability and sustainability; potential for early traction/revenue; and market conditions/timing. But we also seek companies in alignment with flightPlan’s missions, spirit and ethos. We want companies committed to best practices in aviation, looking to establish relationships with subject matter experts and collaborate with like-minded innovators throughout their lifespans. What differentiates flightPlan from other Accelerators? It’s devoted to aviation-related companies. We’re grateful for active participation by the FAA and nationally recognized SMEs in our Group Sessions and mentorship efforts. We’re funded by grants and don’t take equity or fees. Your “cost” is the time your team invests in participating. After graduation, you have continuing access to individual mentorship and support, as well as educational and networking events within the Southern New Jersey Aviation Hub. Do you accept companies from outside the U.S.? How about direct competitors? Several of our successful cohort companies have roots outside the U.S. However, your company must be eligible to do business within the U.S. to apply. We don’t invite direct competitors into the same cohort, though we may accept competitors across cohorts. We honor all requests to keep information confidential. Still have questions? Contact us at: Innoforums@nianet.org

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NJ Aviation Roadshow Schedule Innovation Forums | November 2023 Thu, Nov 30 Thunder Room @ NARTP Nov 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Nov 30, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Innovation Forums are back! Please join us to meet innovators from across the county as we discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities felt by the industry. As always, we're here to help! Questions? Please email us at: innoforums@nianet.org Details Innovation Forums | October 2023 Thu, Oct 26 Thunder Room @ NARTP Oct 26, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Oct 26, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Innovation Forums are back! Please join us to meet innovators from across the county as we discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities felt by the industry. As always, we're here to help! Questions? Please email us at: innoforums@nianet.org Details NJ Aviation Roadshow #13 | NJ County Planners & Economic Development Orgs. Tue, Sep 12 Microsoft Teams Meeting Sep 12, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting Sep 12, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting The NJ Aviation Roadshow is a monthly virtual meeting addressing aviation assets, needs, and “wish lists” for each NJ County, to listen to what stakeholders are thinking. - What aviation-related topics do you consider important to your region? - Who do you consider to be key regional players? Details Innovation Forums | June 2023 Thu, Jun 29 Thunder Room @ NARTP Jun 29, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Jun 29, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Innovation Forums are back! Please join us to meet innovators from across the county as we discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities felt by the industry. As always, we're here to help! Questions? Please email us at: innoforums@nianet.org Details NJ Aviation Roadshow #11 | Academia Tue, Jun 13 Microsoft Teams Meeting Jun 13, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting Jun 13, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting The NJ Aviation Roadshow is a monthly virtual meeting addressing aviation assets, needs, and “wish lists” for each NJ County, to listen to what stakeholders are thinking. - What aviation-related topics do you consider important to your region? - Who do you consider to be key regional players? Details Innovation Forums | May 2023 Wed, May 17 Thunder Room @ NARTP May 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA May 17, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Innovation Forums are back! Please join us to meet innovators from across the county as we discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities felt by the industry. As always, we're here to help! Questions? Please email us at: innoforums@nianet.org Details NJ Aviation Roadshow #10 | Union & Hudson Counties Tue, May 09 Microsoft Teams Meeting May 09, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting May 09, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting The NJ Aviation Roadshow is a monthly virtual meeting addressing aviation assets, needs, and “wish lists” for each NJ County, to listen to what stakeholders are thinking. - What aviation-related topics do you consider important to your region? - Who do you consider to be key regional players? Details Innovation Forums | April 2023 Thu, Apr 20 Thunder Room @ NARTP Apr 20, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Apr 20, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Innovation Forums are back! Please join us to meet innovators from across the county as we discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities felt by the industry. As always, we're here to help! Questions? Please email us at: innoforums@nianet.org Details NJ Aviation Roadshow #9 | Morris, Passaic, Bergen & Essex Counties Tue, Apr 11 Microsoft Teams Meeting Apr 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting Apr 11, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Microsoft Teams Meeting The NJ Aviation Roadshow is a monthly virtual meeting addressing aviation assets, needs, and “wish lists” for each NJ County, to listen to what stakeholders are thinking. - What aviation-related topics do you consider important to your region? - Who do you consider to be key regional players? Details Innovation Forums | March 2023 Thu, Mar 30 Thunder Room @ NARTP Mar 30, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Mar 30, 2023, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Thunder Room @ NARTP, 600 Aviation Research Blvd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, USA Innovation Forums are back! Please join us to meet innovators from across the county as we discuss some of the key challenges and opportunities felt by the industry. As always, we're here to help! Questions? Please email us at: innoforums@nianet.org Details NJ Aviation Roadshow #8 | Passaic & Morris Counties Tue, Mar 07 Microsoft Teams Meeting Mar 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Microsoft Teams Meeting Mar 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Microsoft Teams Meeting The NJ Aviation Roadshow is a monthly virtual meeting addressing aviation assets, needs, and “wish lists” for each NJ County, to listen to what stakeholders are thinking. - What aviation-related topics do you consider important to your region? - Who do you consider to be key regional players? Details NJ Aviation Roadshow #7 | Warren & Sussex Counties Tue, Feb 07 Microsoft Teams Meeting Feb 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Microsoft Teams Meeting Feb 07, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Microsoft Teams Meeting The NJ Aviation Roadshow is a monthly virtual meeting addressing aviation assets, needs, and “wish lists” for each NJ County, to listen to what stakeholders are thinking. - What aviation-related topics do you consider important to your region? - Who do you consider to be key regional players? Details NJ Aviation Roadshow #6 | Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer & Middlesex Counties Tue, Dec 06 Microsoft Teams Meeting Dec 06, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Microsoft Teams Meeting Dec 06, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Microsoft Teams Meeting The NJ Aviation Roadshow is a monthly virtual meeting addressing aviation assets, needs, and “wish lists” for each NJ County, to listen to what stakeholders are thinking. What aviation-related topics do you consider important to your region? Who do you consider to be key regional players? Details Aviation Roadshow #5 | Mercer & Middlesex Counties Mon, Nov 21 Teams Nov 21, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Teams Nov 21, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST Teams Details Aviation Roadshow #4 | Monmouth & Ocean Counties Tue, Oct 11 Online Event Oct 11, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Online Event Oct 11, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Online Event Details Aviation Roadshow #3 | Camden & Burlington Counties Tue, Sep 13 Online Event Sep 13, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT – Sep 14, 2022, 12:30 PM EDT Online Event Sep 13, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT – Sep 14, 2022, 12:30 PM EDT Online Event Details

Innovation Forums SAAP is re-starting it's “Innovation Forums” open to members of the UAS and Aviation community. Participants are asked to provide self-introductions and to describe the challenges and triumphs of the UAS efforts on which they currently are working. This backgrounding provides excellent opportunities later in the day when we serve lunch and provide networking time, as innovators seek one another out to discuss the work that each described earlier. In addition, at some point during the session, we have a presentation by a noted UAS innovator, which further sparks lively discussion (and, sometimes, even debate). Learn More ​ Upcoming Events No events at the moment More on Innovation Forums ​ Our community has grown, starting with a group of 9 innovators nearly 10 years ago, and now includes hundreds of UAS-related innovators from throughout New Jersey and surrounding states. Attendees include members of private industry, government, and academia. Many travel hours to attend a session that will permit them to meet colleagues and kindred souls. We also typically are very fortunate to have representatives from our neighbor, the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, join as guests. We’ve watched happily as innovators assist one another in developing technological workarounds, and have even watched companies merge after their principals discovered critical synergies through the Forums. ​ There is no charge for the Forums; they are funded in part by a grant from the USEDA. Attendance is limited to 35 guests per session in order to preserve the smaller-scale, high-quality closeness that is one of the hallmarks of the Program and our SAAP community.

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