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Why Industry Partners Choose Embry-Riddle

More than 200 industry, government, and non-profit organizations partner with Embry-Riddle each year — from Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon to the FAA, NASA, DoD, and dozens of emerging aerospace startups.

They come for the faculty expertise, the research infrastructure, and — above all — the talent. Embry-Riddle trains more aerospace professionals than any other university in the world, and our graduates are hired into the industry's most demanding roles.

Areas of Focus

Embry-Riddle, a world-renowned university, is equipped for and experienced in research, specifically associated with its seven areas of focus:

Applied Science
Aviation
Business
Computers and Technology
Engineering
Safety, Security and Intelligence
Space

Unparalleled Location

#1 state for aviation manufacturing attractiveness (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
#2 state for aviation, aerospace and space establishments (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
Two licensed spaceports, 20 military installations and 100-plus public use airports

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MicaPlex

The MicaPlex presents a unique collaborative opportunity for business and the university community to develop, refine and bring new products and technological services to market.

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Wind Tunnel Facility

Housed in a dedicated 14,000-square-foot building, the Wind Tunnel Facility is a $10M state-of-the-art, low-speed tunnel located on the research campus of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University.

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Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar

This unique facility combines the attributes of a research complex with the capabilities of an aircraft hangar and engine test bed. Home to the Embry‑Riddle Center for Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM), the Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar will also provide more than 7,500 square feet of flexible lease space for corporate and research partners. It also features direct access to the Daytona Beach International Airport by way of Taxiway Sierra.

Launch Your Venture

We’re looking for university student-led startups with revolutionary ideas that will change the future of the aviation, aerospace and engineering industries. Successful projects will feature scalable, transformative technologies led by strong management teams capable of launching disruptive innovation.

Learn more about Launch Your Venture!