Safran Corporate Ventures

**Safran Corporate Ventures: Strategic Partner for Innovative Startups** Safran Corporate Ventures is the strategic investment arm of Safran, dedicated to supporting startups with disruptive technologies or business models in aviation, space, and defense. Through its open innovation strategy, Safran aims to foster agile collaborations that accelerate industrial transformation and technological breakthroughs. Key focus areas include decarbonization (e.g., hydrogen, biofuels, sustainable fuels), defense sovereignty (cybersecurity, advanced equipment), and space innovation (electric propulsion, atomic clocks, ground communications). The initiative also supports next-generation services, data-driven solutions, connected cabin experiences, advanced materials, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Startups benefit from more than just funding. Safran offers deep technical expertise, international exposure, and strategic commercial partnerships. Through its dedicated Safran Explore unit, the company actively seeks partnerships with young, high-growth firms—typically under 10 years old (15 for industrial startups). With a €130 million investment budget, Safran Corporate Ventures creates long-term value by collaborating with co-investors and providing ongoing strategic support. This dual approach of investment and industrial integration ensures mutual growth and lasting impact. Safran invites startups shaping the future of aerospace and defense to connect, co-create, and scale their innovations with a global leader committed to excellence and sustainable progress.