Canadian Technology Startup Program Selects California-based New Frontier Aerospace for its 2019/20 Cohort
Oct 14, 2019
LIVERMORE, Calif. - Oct. 14, 2019 - PRLog -- California autonomous jet drone transportation startup, New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), is proud to announce that it has been accepted into the 2019/20 cohort of the Toronto-based Creative Destruction Lab's (CDL) Space Stream.
"We are honored by the opportunity to participate in CDL's Space Stream and pleased that CDL recognizes the potential of our technology and vision. We look forward to working with world-renowned space experts to scale our concept and help us cover the globe," said NFA CEO Bill Bruner.
New Frontier Aerospace was founded in 2017 with the vision of revolutionizing high-speed transportation. NFA designs and builds a unique product that combines ultra-high speeds and long range with the precision & flexibility of a drone. Its proprietary approach makes high speed jet and rocket propelled craft usable and practical across a range of applications. The NFA team is composed of aerospace designers, experienced software and sensor engineers, as well as former NASA and Air Force senior leaders.
NFA is supported by i-GATE, operator of Switch Labs in Livermore, California – an incubator for hard tech startups on a mission to change the world. I-GATE was founded by the City of Livermore, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories (California).
CDL is a seed-stage program for massively scalable, science and technology-based companies. CDL's Space Stream brings together astronauts, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists from fields related to space exploration, space transportation and satellite communications to help startups raise capital, and engage with experts working on the frontiers of research. Since its inception, companies that have participated in the CDL program have created more than $4.34 billion CAD ($3.29 billion USD) in equity value.
Photos: (Click photo to enlarge)
Click to Contact
More News
Jenny McCarthy thanks God after husband Donnie Wahlberg's near-death experience in private jet
Jenny McCarthy praised God and expressed relief after her husband Donnie Wahlberg and his team survived an intense incident when their private jet skidded off an airport runway in Las Vegas.
Jaafar Jackson reveals how late uncle Michael Jackson would feel about record-breaking biopic
Jaafar Jackson admitted his late uncle Michael Jackson would be proud after the biographical film Michael became the first biopic in history to gross more than $1 billion at the global box office.
Daisy Edgar-Jones listened to music icons to prepare for Sense and Sensibility - but which songs?
Daisy Edgar-Jones listened to music by artists including Dolly Parton and Billie Holiday to help get into character to portray Elinor Dashwood in the 2026 film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.
Lady Gaga hints fans won't have long to wait for first album post-baby
Lady Gaga has reassured fans they have nothing to "worry" about with regards to releasing new music after she became a first-time mother.
Jason Segel and Kayla Radomski marry
Shrinking star Jason Segel married actress Kayla Radomski in a California ceremony at The Huntington Library Botanical Gardens, following their 2025 engagement.
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz's son wants to follow in their musical footsteps
Ashlee Simpson has revealed her son Bronx, who she has with Fall Out Boy rocker ex husband Pete Wentz, is planning to join the family business.
Demi Lovato thinks battle with food will continue for the 'rest of her life'
Demi Lovato, who has been open about her struggles with eating disorders and a complicated relationship with food, has admitted she doesn't see herself as "fully healed".
Michael Douglas asked Marvel to 'kill him off' after second Ant-Man movie
Michael Douglas has recalled his request to be bumped off after his second Ant-Man film.
Dame Judi Dench breaks silence on Cats movie: 'What a waste of goodwill and talent'
Dame Judi Dench has said the 2019 film adaptation of Cats was a "waste of goodwill and talent" in her memoir Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?, but she maintained the star-studded cast had honourable intentions.
Cyndi Lauper blasts 'greedy' music executive for stifling creativity
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun hitmaker Cyndi Lauper didn't hold back as she took aim at music label bosses.
Tim McGraw fights back tears as he's inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame: 'I'm going to cry'
Tim McGraw fought back tears as he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, reflecting on his family and upbringing while honouring his wife Faith Hill and their three daughters.
Super Bowl 2027 will get real time Star Wars animated telecast with C-3PO and more
The Super Bowl will be transformed into an animated telecast with avatars of the players, and Star Wars characters subbing in "during key moments".
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.