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The first industry-owned accelerator where airlines and startups converge for innovation
The world has entered into the digital age and airline passengers want to benefit from digital opportunities. Airlines’ future performance will depend on how quickly they can adapt by meeting their customers’ digital expectations to deliver a seamless travel experience.
Featuring our Founding Partner
IATA (International Air Transport Association) represents some 290 airlines comprising 82% of global air traffic.

Why you should join us.
For Airlines
Supercharge your corporate innovation at the speed of startups.
Key Benefits:
- Early access to pilots and solutions on industry standards and initiatives
- Exposure to innovation and new technologies at a much-reduced cost compared to building their own innovation platform
- Leadership in innovation implementation for being part of Accelerate@IATA
- Access to preferred Implementation support at IATA: either through Project management Office or Consultancy
- Early access to pilots and solutions on industry standards and initiatives
For Startups
Meet the industry incumbents and land your next big partnership.
Key Benefits:
- Time and capital efficient access to airlines and other travel industry suppliers seeking technologies that could have a positive impact on their businesses
- Access to preferred Implementation support at IATA: either through Project management Office or Consultancy
- Education, mentorship, and, potentially, with financing from corporate partners
- Time and capital efficient access to airlines and other travel industry suppliers seeking technologies that could have a positive impact on their businesses
Our focus areas include:
- New Distribution Capability
- One Order
- Payment Solutions
- AI-Based Retailing
- Dynamic Pricing
- Dynamic Packaging
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