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Where Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship

About the Program

LaunchPad Ignite helps aspiring founders and researchers transform big ideas in advanced air mobility, drones and AI into real ventures. Through immersive modules, mentorship and startup resources, participants gain practical skills, explore commercialization strategies and connect with Oklahoma State University’s entrepreneurial network to drive innovation and launch new companies. Learn more about the LaunchPad Center at OSU-Tulsa.

Our Approach

Advancing Innovation Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Drones are transforming healthcare, enhancing public safety and addressing critical societal challenges. Our Ignite Program unites academic insights, industry expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit to develop impactful, real-world solutions.
Students on tarmac, flying a UAS

Program OverviewBy integrating collaboration, industry relevance and workforce development, the Ignite Program empowers participants to shape a more sustainable, innovative and impactful future in Advanced Air Mobility. Students will be awarded badges on their way to attaining a microcredential upon completion of the program.

Immersive Learning Journey

  • Complete 12 focused modules built around cinematic video content

  • Test your knowledge through interactive quizzes and real-world case examples

  • Apply what you learn in a guided capstone project

Stackable Recognition

  • Earn digital badges for each completed module

  • Build a portfolio that shows practical skills and industry knowledge

  • Receive a university-issued microcredential after finishing the full program

Startup Support and Resources

  • Compete for seed funding to kickstart your venture

  • Gain personalized feedback and mentorship from faculty and industry experts

  • Access tools and networks designed to help launch and grow your business

The Future of Flight

A documentary-style microcredential exploring next-generation flight, industry breakthroughs and real-world challenges shaping Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). These modules will help you learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem and resources available through the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education and Oklahoma State University.

  1. Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Air Mobility

    Explore core concepts like eVTOL, UAM, and RAM, plus propulsion technologies and new aircraft designs transforming personal and regional transportation.

  2. Module 2: The Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem

    See how vertiports, air traffic systems and industry partnerships come together to safely integrate AAM into the national airspace.

  3. Module 3: Commercializing Advanced Air Mobility Technologies

    Learn how prototypes become commercial reality through certification, market strategy and collaboration with regulators and investors.

  4. Module 4: AAM Vehicle Design, Performance & Certification Pathways

    Dive into design choices, materials, propulsion options, and the rigorous certification processes that ensure safety and public trust.

  5. Module 5: Infrastructure & Integration for AAM

    Discover how urban planning, vertiport design and integration strategies prepare cities and regions for next-generation air mobility.

  6. Module 6: Community Integration & Public Trust

    Understand public concerns around noise, privacy and equity. See why engagement, transparency and first-response use cases build acceptance.

  7. Module 7: Business Strategy & Market Development

    Explore revenue models, service strategies, and real-world case studies showing how strong partnerships and planning drive market success.

  8. Module 8: Putting the AI in the AAM Industry

    Explore how artificial intelligence drives aircraft design, autonomous decision-making and swarm operations. See real-world tools like predictive maintenance dashboards and one-to-many control systems. Understand the importance of governance and human oversight as AI becomes central to advanced air mobility.

  9. Module 9: The Future of Flight on Earth & Beyond

    Look ahead to fully autonomous aircraft, drone logistics and even planetary exploration. We will show how today’s AAM advances open doors to tomorrow.

  10. Module 10: Capstone – Building Your AAM Commercialization Plan

    Develop a full go-to-market strategy with mentor feedback, create AI-generated visual storyboards and present your venture at a showcase event.

  11. Module 11: Government & Contracting Pathways for AAM Startups

    Learn how to sell to local, state, and federal agencies, navigate procurement, and explore SBIR, sole-source, and defense market opportunities.

  12. Module 12: University Resources & Technology Transfer in AAM

    Understand OSU’s commercialization process, IP licensing, key agreements, and how to turn research into sustainable, market-ready ventures.

  13. Completion: Launching New UAV & AAM Ventures

    Earn a university-issued microcredential by completing all modules and the capstone project. Access mentorship, seed funding and startup resources through Tulsa Innovation Lab, the George Kaiser Family Foundation and Oklahoma State University. Turn your research and ideas into viable UAV and advanced air mobility ventures ready for the real world.
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Sign up for the course today!

LaunchPad Ignite Program provides the tools, mentorship and resources to help you lead the future of Advanced Air Mobility in Tulsa, Okla.

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