**Bengaluru**: Collins Aerospace has unveiled the 2025 edition of its Powered by Collins Initiative during the Aero India expo, aiming to collaborate with SMEs on deep-tech innovations. The initiative focuses on material informatics and quantum navigation, fostering rapid development within aerospace and defence sectors.
Collins Aerospace has announced the launch of the 2025 edition of its Powered by Collins Initiative at the Aero India expo, held in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to foster collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in deep-tech innovations critical to the aerospace and defence sectors.
This year, the focus will be on technologies such as material informatics and quantum-enabled navigation. The initiative is designed to address current needs within aerospace and defence projects by creating opportunities for funded rapid development demonstration programs. This approach aims to speed up the deployment of innovative solutions for the industry’s clients.
Since its inception in 2023, the Powered by Collins Initiative has partnered with companies from both aerospace and defence as well as related sectors. This year also sees the programme expanding through the introduction of the Powered by Collins Ecosystem, which operates on the Switchpitch platform. This online management tool facilitates connections between startups, enterprises, investors, and technology accelerators.
Mary Lombardo, Vice President of Advanced Technology at Collins, commented, “Innovation and Collins’ technology development needs are constantly evolving, and the Powered by Collins Ecosystem serves as a complement to our existing collaboration network. We believe this will unlock even more dynamic collaboration and rapidly provide solutions to meet our customers’ needs.”
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, is recognised as a leader in integrated solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry, employing approximately 80,000 people. RTX positions itself as the largest aerospace and defence firm in the world, with significant investments in advancing technology and manufacturing solutions for pressing global challenges.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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