Arctic Aviation Hub Pitch Event

Ampair Aviation AB is a Swedish aerospace innovator committed to accelerating sustainable aviation. With over three decades of experience in airborne systems, Ampair now focuses on electrifying general aviation. Their flagship plugBorne project offers a modular, scalable charging infrastructure for electric aircraft—designed for rapid deployment across airports of any size. Featuring Nordic design by Wingårdh Architects and developed in collaboration with EASA-certified BeM (fly-tech partner Bromma Air Maintenance), plugBorne aims to enable general aviation’s green transition. Ampair combines engineering proficiency with strategic partnerships to deliver practical, future-ready aviation infrastructure.

Grasshopper Air Mobility develops fully autonomous cargo drones for industrial logistics. Its flagship product, the e350 Flying Cargo Van, combines VTOL flight with ground mobility, enabling the drone to fly 350 kg of cargo over 200 km (or up to 600 km with hybrid propulsion) and continue 10 km on wheels without human intervention. Grasshopper’s mission is to eliminate handling steps in logistics through seamless automation. The company is based in Barcelona, member of the Logistics 4.0 incubator and the Drone Logistics Ecosystem. Its innovations target zero-emission transport, industrial automation and resilience in global supply chains.

Visgrid AB is a Swedish deep-tech company specializing in advanced drone detection and airspace security systems. Leveraging sensor fusion, signal analysis, and AI, Visgrid develops intelligent solutions to detect, monitor, and prevent unauthorized drone flights. Their technology is tailored for government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and private entities requiring robust protection against illicit drone activities. With a team boasting over 25 years of combined experience in tracking and identifying small objects in 3D space, Visgrid is poised to redefine airspace security through cutting-edge innovation.

Smart Aviation Solutions Ireland (SASI) is an Irish aviation technology company focused on transforming air traffic flow management through its flagship product, SMARTSlot®. This cloud-based, real-time predictive management tool aims to eliminate flight holding at congested airports, thereby reducing delays, fuel consumption, and CO₂ emissions. By integrating with existing air traffic control systems, SMARTSlot® provides airlines, airports, and air navigation service providers with a proactive, streamlined approach to air traffic management. SASI’s leadership team brings over six decades of combined aviation industry experience, positioning the company at the forefront of innovative solutions in the sector.

OceanSky has validated a lucrative business model and a product-market-fit in high-value experiential travel, which serves as an early commercial application of first-generation airships and positions the company for a trillion-dollar transport revolution. A revolution that comes only through the development of larger airships, which drives down unit costs to affordability. Super large airships would give the world’s next generation an affordable, comfortable and clean alternative to travel mid- and long distances.