Flytech: Connecting Talent and Innovation in the Aerospace Sector - Flytech

Flytech is the first neutral Science, Technology, and Innovation Institute (ICT) dedicated to the aerospace sector in Brazil. Moreover, we act as orchestrators between companies, universities, and government, developing TRL 6+ R&D projects, scaling talent development, and accelerating technology transfer. In addition, we help companies access public funding, such as FINEP, ensuring competitiveness and sustainable innovation.

Introduction

The aerospace sector demands continuous innovation, multidisciplinary integration, and skilled talent. However, Brazil faces three critical challenges:

A workforce with limited qualifications in emerging technologies.
Fragmented and slow technological progress, limiting competitiveness.
Low technology transfer between academia and industry.

Therefore, Flytech was created to address these challenges directly. We are Brazil’s first neutral aerospace ICT, acting as an orchestrator between companies, universities, and government. Furthermore, our differentiator is delivering agile education, applied technological integration, and TRL 6+ R&D projects, always aligned with real market demands.

What is Flytech?

First and foremost, Flytech is a nonprofit Science, Technology, and Innovation Institute (ICT) with neutral operations. In this sense, our neutrality ensures that we act as a trusted hub between companies, academia, and government, without claiming ownership over technologies or research lines.

Moreover, unlike traditional centers, our thematic lines are defined on-demand, directly with the market. Consequently, this ensures a focus on applicable results and accelerates knowledge transfer.

Ultimately, our mission is to reduce risks, costs, and lead times in aerospace development, preparing Brazil to compete in emerging technologies such as electric propulsion, embedded AI, and autonomous systems.

Flytech as a Response to Structural Risks in the Sector

1. Scaling Workforce Development

The lack of qualified professionals in emerging technologies hampers industry growth. In response, Flytech offers:

Fast, accessible courses focused on applied practice.
Immersions and mentorships in partnership with experts and companies.
Scholarships and national challenges to identify future industry leaders.

2. Overcoming Fragmented Technological Progress

Aviation is multidisciplinary; structures, electronics, software, and aerodynamics must converge. To address this, Flytech promotes integration through:

Collaborative projects among companies, universities, and startups.
Lightweight, agile governance that accelerates decisions without bureaucracy.
Open innovation programs that connect multiple actors around common challenges.

3. Accelerating Technology Transfer

Much academic research in Brazil does not reach the market. Therefore, Flytech works with:

TRL 6+ R&D projects, ensuring sufficient maturity for market transfer.
Flexible intellectual property models that reduce barriers between academia and companies.
Direct connection to sector demands, avoiding research disconnected from industry needs.

Technological Integration: How Flytech Connects the Ecosystem

Aerospace innovation requires national and international cooperation. Thus, Flytech acts as an integrating platform, connecting different stakeholders:

Companies: Access to talent and applicable R&D projects.
Universities: Opportunity to validate research in a market environment.
Startups: Support in technology transfer and ecosystem integration.
Government: Alignment of public policies with real industry needs.

Additionally, this integration is carried out with lightweight, agile, and transparent governance, reducing risks and accelerating deliverables.

Supporting Companies in Public Funding

Furthermore, beyond R&D and talent development, Flytech assists companies in securing public funding, especially from FINEP (Financier of Studies and Projects).

Our support includes:

Detailed conceptual project development, ensuring technical and strategic alignment.
Technical and financial proposal preparation, tailored to FINEP criteria.
Selection and formalization of strategic partnerships with renowned universities and ICTs.
Complete and optimized submission of required forms, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
Creation of scripts and production of video pitches highlighting:
- Project benefits
- Market potential
- Economic, social, and environmental impacts

As a result, this support significantly increases approval chances, ensuring companies gain access to essential resources for aerospace innovation.

Flytech Initiatives: Aerodesign Series

Beyond R&D projects and training programs, Flytech invests in initiatives that bring young talents closer to aviation. In this context, a key example is the Aerodesign Series, based on the Aerodesign competition organized by SAE International, produced in four episodes available on our YouTube channel.

Interview with Lucas Rodrigues, a member of the AxéFly team

In this initiative, we interviewed top Brazilian teams in Aerodesign competitions, such as ITA Aerodesign, AxeFly Aerodesign, and EESC-USP Aerodesign. Thus, we aimed to document, technically and inspiringly, different aspects of students’ academic and practical journeys, including:

First, the concept and significance of Aerodesign in Brazil’s aerospace ecosystem.
Moreover, the structuring and management of multidisciplinary teams, simulating real industry challenges.
In practice, the design, prototyping, and testing processes in a university setting, connecting theory to application.
Another key point is the technical challenges faced, such as weight constraints, aerodynamic efficiency, and embedded systems innovation.
Finally, the impact of competitions on professional development, helping students discover careers in aviation and build leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Therefore, this initiative reinforces Flytech’s commitment to bridging academia, industry, and young talent, fostering hands-on learning and contributing to the next generation of aerospace professionals.

Why Choose Flytech?

Brazil’s first neutral aerospace ICT → First and foremost, we ensure balance between companies, academia, and government.
TRL 6+ R&D projects → In other words, we deliver technology ready for the market.
Agile and transparent governance → As a result, we reduce risks and costs.
Scaling talent development → In practice, we identify and train future industry leaders.
Multidisciplinary integration → Moreover, we unite experts from different regions and fields.
Sustainability focus → Finally, we promote low-impact, high-efficiency technologies.

FAQ

1. What does it mean that Flytech is a neutral ICT?
First of all, it means we act as an orchestrator between companies, academia, and government, without claiming ownership of R&D or intellectual property.

2. How do TRL 6+ R&D projects work?
In practical terms, these are mature projects already tested in relevant environments, ready for technology transfer to the market.

3. Can Flytech support aerospace startups?
Yes, and more: we provide customized projects, specialized mentorship, and direct connection to the aerospace innovation ecosystem.

4. How does Flytech help develop talent?
In practice, we offer fast courses, mentorships, scholarships, and initiatives like the Aerodesign series, bringing students closer to real-world aviation challenges.

5. What is Flytech’s impact on the aerospace industry?
Clearly, we reduce risks, accelerate innovation, and strengthen national competitiveness in emerging technologies.

Conclusion: Next Steps with Flytech

In summary, Flytech is a pioneering neutral ICT in Brazil’s aerospace sector, acting as a bridge between companies, academia, and government. Moreover, through scalable education, technological integration, and TRL 6+ R&D projects, we transform knowledge into applied innovation, generating concrete and sustainable results.

Thus, companies in the sector can reduce risks, accelerate emerging technology development, and access talent prepared for complex challenges. In this context, Flytech also facilitates public funding acquisition, such as FINEP, increasing project investment potential and impact.

Additionally, our national and multidisciplinary presence connects experts, startups, universities, and large companies, promoting synergy across regions and fields. Finally, all these initiatives strengthen Brazil’s competitiveness in the global aerospace market.

Therefore, if your company seeks strategic advantage in emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and applied technology transfer, contact us. Together, we can transform ideas into tangible results, develop high-impact projects, and position Brazil as a global aerospace leader.