Opportunity

Sponsored by: Airbus

Airbus Fly Your Ideas is a global competition, which challenges students worldwide to innovate for the future of aerospace. For the 2019 competition, the focus is on using the latest digital technologies to create smart solutions for a safer, cleaner and better connected world.

This is a fast-moving and exciting time for aerospace and Fly Your Ideas is a unique opportunity for students worldwide to activate their pioneering spirit and innovate for the future. With support from Airbus employees from across the company, students are encouraged to think big, be bold and help transform the world of aerospace.

6 new challenges

  • Electrification
  • Data Services
  • Cyber Security
  • Internet of Things
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mixed Reality

Schedule

  • June–September 2018: Registration & Challenge Discovery
  • September–November 2018: Round 1, Ideation
  • December 2018–March 2019: Round 2, Idea Development & Mentoring
  • May–June 2019: The Live Final

After going through each round of the competition, with progression to each round, teams will get the opportunity to develop their concepts with support from Airbus specialists and mentors. Up to six teams will compete for prizes worth €45,000 at the live final.

20,000 students and 5 previous editions

Since 2008, over 20,000 students have registered for Fly Your Ideas from over 650 universities and 100 countries worldwide, with more than 400 Airbus employees volunteering their time to support the competition.

Airbus launched Fly Your Ideas in 2008 to engage with universities and students worldwide and from all backgrounds. Since 2012, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has been a partner for this competition.

For more information and to register for the competition, visit the Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2019 website.