"Airports of the Future"
Call for Israeli Startups
Israeli Tech Mission to Paris – July 2, 2025
Are you building breakthrough tech that could redefine the airport industry?
French multinationals, active in Airport sector,
are interested in Israeli Tech about 3 domains:
Airport Infrastructure
We are looking for groundbreaking solutions that support the transformation of airports into energy hubs—ready to power next-gen aircraft, drones, and emerging flying vehicles. Innovations in adaptive, climate-resilient construction and sustainable design are also key, alongside technologies that enable circular resource use, smart environmental governance, and future-proof airport ecosystems.
Airport Operations
We are looking for advanced technologies that enhance the intelligence, automation, and resilience of airport operations. This includes AI-driven systems and robotics for optimizing logistics, ground handling, and airside processes. We are also interested in digital twin platforms and predictive operational tools that support real-time decision-making, as well as cybersecure, interoperable systems that connect critical infrastructure and stakeholders efficiently and safely.
Passenger Experience
We are looking for passenger-centric solutions that enhance every step of the journey—inside and outside the terminal. From seamless mobility across transport modes to airport services, from smart retail and entertainment experiences to wellbeing services that bring comfort and calm. We are seeking innovations that make travel smoother, richer, and more human.
what’s in it for Israelis, and why it's free if selected?
✅ Get full attention from these multinationals’ top executives who invite Israeli-only guests (from depts. like Innovation, R&D, CVC and more).
Agenda
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May 21, 2025: Launch of the "Call For Israeli Tech" about the Future of Airports.
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May 26, 2025 at 18:00: Webinar "Airports' Biz & Tech Opportunities", featuring Roni Tidhar, Head of Innovation AMS at Israel Airports Authority. Details & registration: https://lu.ma/5rg2mgyqMay 26, 2025 at 18:00: Webinar "Airports' Biz & Tech Opportunities", featuring Roni Tidhar, Head of Innovation AMS at Israel Airports Authority. Details & registration: https://lu.ma/5rg2mgyq
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June 3, 2025 at 12:00: Application deadline of our Airports of the Future's "Call For Startups".
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June 6, 2025: Israeli delegation announcement
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June 18, 2025: Preparation seminar with the delegation too Paris
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July 2, 2025 : all day at this France Israel Summit about Airports in Paris; panels, pitches, 1 on 1 meetings and more.
Eléonore Le Masson
Innovation Project Manager,
(in charge of Airports' project)
Bouygues ELab
David Lerouge
Innovation Director,
Colas
Philippe Kérignard
Group Innovation
& Digital,
Equans
Hervé Carette
Head of EDF Pulse Connect,
EDF
Frédéric Jacquet
Project Manager Open Innovation,
EDF
Ecosystem Partners
Feel the Vibes from previous missions...
Our Team
Assaf Luxembourg
Partner, Marketing & Sales,
Challengy Lab
David Waimann
Delegation Tech Lead,
Challengy
Myriam Abusubul
Delegation operations
Challengy
Contact: Yossi Dan, yossi@challengy.com
FAQ
Does it cost money to apply or participate?
No, there are no strings attached. Any startup or innovative team can apply without any kind of payment and participate without any kind of fees. Nevertheless, flight and accommodation are paid by the Israeli startup or team, as a proof of commitment.
Who can apply?
Any Israeli team, from a startup or an innovative project in academia or SME can apply. We need at least one Israeli co-founder co-founder, even if the incorporation is not in Israel.
Do you accept teams from the Academia?
Researchers that have developed a technology that runs as a prototype in a lab can apply to this call for proposals.
Who should travel to Paris if selected?
Since you’ll meet top executives of the multinationals, we highly suggest you to join ready to discuss strategy and tech, and not only sales. Sometimes, CEO and a tech executive is great, sometimes people in charge of France/Europe are good too (including a local partner, in additional to 1 Israeli teammate)
How the selection is done?
We have 3 different circles of screening: the Challengy team first, then the ecosystem circle (based on our partners) and then the multinationals’ experts.
Can we participate online?
Not in this mission. The FR multinationals are making a big effort to identify what’s count for them and select the finalists. They will be there, so if they are important for you, be there too.
How will you prepare the finalist teams?
For the finalist teams that are accepted to join the delegation, we’ll propose a preparation bootcamp. Stay tuned.
What if a major information occurs after the application?
In such a case, send us the information by email to yossi@Challengy.com