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Connect people to stimulate aerospace innovation

A networking activity for our members offered at least four times a year, RDV Network contributes to knowledge sharing and sparks enriching discussions on topics related to CRIAQ’s Roadmap 2035, thus stimulating aerospace innovation. RDV Network events showcases new members and highlight their expertise, which is essential for technological collaborations and the advancement of collaborative aerospace research projects. They are also an excellent opportunity to share work results, contributing to technological advances and the expansion of CRIAQ’s innovation network.

The RDV Forum is the ecosystem’s flagship event for creating, stimulating, and supporting new R&D projects, connecting the industry and research over two days of project ideation. Industrialists present their project ideas and discuss technological transitions for sustainable aerospace, future air mobility, and digital aviation systems with the research community. The RDV Forum is the ideal venue for creating and supporting interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral cooperation, accelerating developments and fostering research partnerships. The event is also an ideal opportunity to promote up-and-coming talent and meet your future partners, thereby helping to bring about structuring projects.

We offer free online sessions on a variety of topical issues affecting our members, such as new calls for projects and other information, thus strengthening the innovation network.

The world of collaborative aerospace research is vast, and the trajectories of technological transformation are diverse. We set up working groups or committees to reflect on these and contribute to the progress of the topics addressed. On a voluntary basis, our members are invited to join them and contribute to the advancement of aerospace knowledge and innovation.

The voice of our members is at the heart of our governance. Whether during the year or at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), you are always invited to contribute to discussions and share your perspectives on aerospace collaboration. Over and above the underlying obligations of an AGM, this is also an opportunity to present the highlights of CRIAQ’s year rich in activities with the ecosystem, R&D projects, and various initiatives. Each CRIAQ member (except associate members) must designate one person to vote on resolutions presented at the AGM.

CRIAQ’s RDV Forum is a key event in the aerospace ecosystem, fostering aerospace collaboration that brings together key players on a national and international scale to discuss issues and solutions aimed at accelerating transitions towards resilient and sustainable air mobility. This event is a privileged platform for connecting industry and research, stimulating aerospace innovation, and bringing about technological collaborations and research partnerships. 

As a member, you benefit from a preferential rate to take part in these two days dedicated to the ideation of projects for tomorrow’s air mobility, as well as in many other aspects of this event. Find out more.

At the heart of the aerospace ecosystem and the innovation network, CRIAQ is a regular partner in community development activities, both in aerospace and in other related innovative sectors.  These events are ideal opportunities to explore technological advances and develop synergies between different players. Depending on the nature of these activities, we may also offer certain benefits to our members, strengthening ties within the community and contributing to the evolution of aerospace innovation.