MWC Open Innovation Challenge 2026

2–5 Mar 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

IAGi

Corporation

iaginnovation.com/London, United Kingdom
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About

IAGi is the International Airlines Group (IAG)'s dedicated innovation function, playing a critical role in scouting and accelerating breakthrough technologies that could reshape aviation.

Through the IAGi Accelerator and IAGi Ventures, we scout for and partner with leading entrepreneurs to fund, support and scale solutions with the potential to transform our business.

IAG is one of the world’s largest airline groups with 600+ aircraft carrying more than 122 million customers to 260 destinations across 91 countries each year.

Its leading airlines in Spain, the UK and Ireland include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling. The Group also consists of two complementary businesses: IAG Cargo and IAG Loyalty.

At IAG, transformation and innovation enable us to maximise value and efficiencies across the Group.

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TOPIC (chose the main topic that suits you the most)

Connectivity (5G, AI, IOT)Mobility & LogisticsIndustry 4.0 & ConstructionCircular Economy & Sustainability

Market Target

B2BB2CB2B2C

TECHNOLOGIES

CybersecurityConnectivity and 5GArtificial IntelligenceIOTRoboticsVirtual Reality / Augmented Reality / Mixed RealityDigital twinsCryptographyCyber-physical SystemQuantum technologySensorsWearables

TARGET INDUSTRY

Space sectorAudiovisual and MediaLogistics, Transport and E-commerceICT and Digital TransformationTourism, Culture, Leisure, Sport and CateringEnvironment and resources (water, waste, biodiversity, air&soil pollution)Aeronautics

Representatives

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Innovation Principal

IAGi

Marketplace (3)

  • Challenge

    Tech Evolution and Security

    Strengthen cybersecurity and operational resilience across highly connected aviation environments while enabling safe digital innovation.

    • Quantum computing
    • Proof of concept/pilot testing
    • Cybersecurity/data security/cryptography
    Author

    Innovation Principal at IAGi

    London, United Kingdom

  • Challenge

    Experiential Platforms

    Through tailored offers and experiences, we seek to inspire travel, deliver better service, and increase customer satisfaction.

    • Tourism
    • Multimedia
    • Voice / Audio
    • Identity Management
    • Design / User interface / UX
    • Emotion recognition software
    • Smart Cities / Smart Building
    • Proof of concept/pilot testing
    Author

    Innovation Principal at IAGi

    London, United Kingdom

  • Challenge

    AI, Automation and Robotics

    Improve reliability, efficiency and decision-making across maintenance and operational workflows using AI, automation and robotics.

    • Robotics
    • Computer vision
    • Proof of concept/pilot testing
    • Systems Integration & Advanced Manufacturing
    Author

    Innovation Principal at IAGi

    London, United Kingdom