THE MANUFACTURING AND AEROSPACE COLLIDER

Hosted by Maven Scouts and Louisiana Catalyst, this working forum unites manufacturing, automation, and aerospace partners to accelerate innovation, support new ventures, and expand Louisiana’s role in the future of industrial and aviation technology.

What This Is

The Manufacturing & Aerospace Collider is a statewide Lab-to-Market event connecting innovators, manufacturers, aerospace leaders, investors, and universities to grow Louisiana’s industrial and aviation economy.

Who It’s For

• Founders & Startups building products that involve manufacturing, aviation, and modern technology.
• Manufacturers & Machinists exploring new processes, automation, workforce pipelines, or aerospace partnerships.
• Investors & Industry Leaders strengthening Louisiana’s defense and aerospace industrial base.
• Universities & Labs ready to commercialize research, test new technology, and support next-gen talent.

What You’ll Take Away

• Partnerships: Meet aerospace founders, manufacturers, investors, and program leaders who can help you bring your innovation to market.
• Opportunities: Learn about federal pathways, prototyping, contracting, and commercialization programs available through the SBA and Louisiana’s innovation ecosystem.
• Insight: Understand how advanced manufacturing, unmanned systems, and dual-use aerospace technology are shaping America’s industrial future and Louisiana’s role in it.

Louisiana’s history is rooted in ingenuity and grit.

The Manufacturing & Aerospace Collider builds on that momentum by empowering innovators to shape the state’s next era of growth.

Where Innovation Finds Its Market

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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