Florida Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Pitch Day

​Join us for the Florida Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Pitch Day in Palm Bay on Friday, February 13, 2026 (9:00 AM–1:00 PM ET). This half-day event will spotlight high-growth companies advancing advanced air mobility (AAM), drones, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and dual-use aviation technologies, including platforms, software, sensing, autonomy, and enabling infrastructure.

​Selected companies will pitch to state leaders, investors, and industry decision-makers, with opportunities for Q&A and targeted networking. The program is presented in partnership with FloridaCommerce, SelectFlorida, the Florida Opportunity Fund, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Space Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation, and Florida Institute of Technology.

​Location:
Vertex Applied Innovation Hub at Florida Institute of Technology
2495 Palm Bay Rd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

​Who Should Apply

• ​Florida-based or Florida-expanding startups and scaleups working on:

• ​Advanced air mobility and autonomous flight platforms

• ​Drone and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) technologies

• ​Dual-use aviation and aerospace solutions

• ​Autonomy, sensing, software, and communications systems

• ​Enabling infrastructure and mobility support technologies

​Format

• ​10-minute pitch per company

• ​Live Q&A with an esteemed panel of public-sector leaders, investors, and industry experts

• ​After the formal program, participating companies will have dedicated time to conduct test flights and on-site demonstrations in the Vertex Applied Innovation Hub’s testing arena, showcasing their technologies in action.

​We look forward to showcasing Florida’s most promising AAM, drone, and aerospace innovators in Palm Bay!