How to apply to Starburst Aerospace
Rolling applications
Investment for aerospace/defense startups.
The top accelerator for aerospace and defense startups. Government and corporate defense connections. Good for space tech, drones, defense AI.
Starburst Aerospace at a glance
- Investment
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- Equity
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- Contract
- Equity
- Duration
- 3 months
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Global
- Remote
- Yes
- International
- Accepted
- Cohort size
- 10
- Acceptance
- 5%
- Category
- Accelerator
- Tier
- Tier D
Official application → Updated October 2026
Starburst Aerospace application deadline 2026
Starburst Aerospace reviews applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time — and earlier is usually better.
Who should apply
- Stage: Seed
- Focus: Aerospace, Defense
- Based in: Los Angeles (remote-friendly)
- International founders: accepted
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How to apply to Starburst Aerospace, step by step
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Step 1
Check that you fit
Starburst Aerospace backs seed startups with a focus on aerospace, defense. Make sure your stage, sector and location match before you spend time on the form.
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Step 2
Read every question before writing
Open the official form and list every question first — several usually overlap, and you want each answer to add something new.
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Step 3
Draft from what you already have
Pull your one-liner, traction, team and market from your deck or notes. Applyseed turns one startup profile into a draft for every question, within each limit.
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Step 4
Cut to the limits and make it specific
Replace adjectives with numbers: users, revenue, growth rate, time to build. Reviewers read thousands of applications — concrete beats clever.
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Step 5
Submit on the official site
Paste your answers into the Starburst Aerospace form and submit it yourself.
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Start freeWhat you get
- Defense/aerospace corporate intros
- government contract guidance
Notable Starburst Aerospace alumni
Aerospace startups globally
Starburst Aerospace FAQ
When is the Starburst Aerospace application deadline?
Starburst Aerospace reviews applications on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time — and earlier is usually better.
Does Starburst Aerospace accept international founders?
Yes. Starburst Aerospace accepts founders from outside Los Angeles.
What is the Starburst Aerospace acceptance rate?
Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted, for cohorts of about 10 startups. Applying to several programs raises your odds.
How long is the Starburst Aerospace program?
About 3 months, and it can be done remotely.
