Airbus’ new nationwide challenge promises training, funding for best aerospace ideas

The new initiative from Airbus Middle East aims to challenge the Saudi youth to find the best innovative ideas that can support and advance the national and global aerospace industry.
Airbus Middle East has announced the launch of Entaliq with Airbus, following the collaboration agreement signed between Airbus Middle East and TAQNIA Aeronautics, a Saudi technology development and investment company in June 2016. 
The nationwide hunt for the best innovators in Saudi Arabia will begin this month, wherein all interested university students and young Saudi entrepreneurs with new business ideas or existing businesses in the aviation, space and technology sectors are invited to register and participate in the program. 
The new initiative from Airbus Middle East aims to challenge the Saudi youth to find the best innovative ideas that can support and advance the national and global aerospace industry.
Entaliq with Airbus will roll out across Saudi Arabia in cooperation with TAQNIA Aeronautics and Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). 
Interested applicants have three months to create and submit their best idea online. The initial phase will require users to register for online learning courses in order to train applicants in innovation and aviation. The training will consist of coaching, mentoring by aerospace experts and use of online content as well as workshops. 
Retired M. General Ali Alghamdi, CEO of TAQNIA Aeronautics, owned by the Public Investment Funds, said: “Across the globe, Airbus works closely with local governments and communities to support the growth of new ideas and innovation.”

Abdulrahman bin Ghazi Altayeb, VP fleet management and agreements at Saudia, said: “We are honored to contribute to the development of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector and partner with Entaliq with Airbus to nurture talent and harness the latest incubation platform. This initiative is in line with Saudia’s vision (SV 2020).”
“Entaliq with Airbus is a platform that brings multi stakeholders together to connect and exchange ideas for the development of the Saudi aviation industry,” said Fouad Attar, MD, Airbus Middle East.

Source: Arab News