Building connections
Creating opportunities for collaboration and networking across industry
It was a unique experience, suddenly meeting people from major companies – and thanks to ASD’s guidance, navigating this vast network became much easier.
Fostering collaboration
ASD connects aerospace, defence, and security companies of all sizes, creating valuable opportunities for knowledge-sharing and partnership.
Supporting SMEs
ASD helps smaller companies engage in complex EU programmes, empowering them to join multinational consortia like EDF and SESAR.
Driving innovation
ASD’s collaborative approach equips companies to access funding, share expertise, and collaborate on innovative advancements that keep Europe globally competitive.
ASD plays a pivotal role in fostering valuable networking and collaboration opportunities across the aerospace, defence, and security sectors. By bringing together companies of all sizes, ASD facilitates meaningful connections and knowledge-sharing. This networking environment helps smaller companies navigate complex EU programmes such as the European Defence Fund (EDF), SESAR, and Clean Aviation, empowering them to find their place within multinational consortia.
Through ASD's support, companies can access funding, gain insights from experienced partners, and pursue cutting-edge technology development. This collaborative approach not only strengthens individual businesses but also drives advancements across the entire industry, ensuring that European innovations remain competitive on a global scale.
Representing the views of Smaller and Medium-sized Enterprises among the big European industrial players – positively, introducing this perspective has always been highly welcome in the ASD setting.
Stories
Stories showcasing the experiences of innovative companies in the aerospace and defence sectors Stories
Navigating Europe’s defence landscape: SKA Polska’s journey with the EDFSKA Polska, founded in 2003, evolved from optics and simulations to cutting-edge defence solutions through key collaborations, including with ASD
DefSecIntel's new frontiers with the EDFEstonia's DefSecIntel exemplifies the adaptability and innovation needed to meet Europe’s defence challenges through collaboration, speed, and resilience.
Cranfield Aerospace: innovation, SMEs and the path to net-zero aviationCranfield Aerospace Solutions aims to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, navigating the complexities of certification and funding to advance green aviation technology
Hiraiwa: a startup perspective on European defenceHiraiwa, a Belgian startup specialising in ultra-portable, tactical defence systems designed for front-line deployment, identifies several key challenges facing new entrants in the European defence market:
