The IAS Business Academy is looking for innovative drone, UAS and aerial services companies from Finland, Sweden and Estonia to join its next international growth programme. The new 12-month programme starts in January 2027 and is designed for start-ups and scale-ups with market-ready solutions and ambitions to grow internationally. [centralbaltic.eu]
The Academy offers participating companies a practical route to new markets, customers and international networks. Each company can receive support worth up to €15,000 for activities supporting its growth and internationalisation. [centralbaltic.eu]
What does the programme offer?
Participating companies will have access to:
- 1:1 business development and IAS expert support from international experts
- Study and trade missions in Finland, Estonia and Sweden
- Participation in international drone and UAS events and fairs in Europe
- Cross-border demonstration and pilot projects with end-users
- Monthly online workshops focusing on current IAS business development topics
- Networking opportunities with companies and stakeholders from Finland, Sweden and Estonia. [centralbaltic.eu]
The programme is aimed at companies operating in innovative aerial services and systems in a broad sense. This includes companies providing UAS-based services as well as companies developing technologies, services or components for the drone and UAS sector. Both civil and dual-use solutions are eligible. [centralbaltic.eu]
Apply by 19 November 2026
The application deadline is 19 November 2026, and the selected companies will start the programme in January 2027. Each programme batch includes approximately 25 companies. [centralbaltic.eu]
Read more about IAS Business Academy and apply
The application link can be found at the top of the page under“Apply to the IAS Business Academy”