​For the sixth consecutive year during EAA’s AirVenture, the UW Oshkosh Business Success Center is organizing AeroInnovate presented by Venture Best™, which highlights new technologies, entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and investment trends.

The evening will include a panel of seasoned investors including Jim McCoy, Matt Johnson, and others for an open, facilitated discussion by Amir Blachman of the Space Angels Network. The Investors Only Roundtable, held from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the Wittman Regional Airport (525 W. 20th Avenue, Oshkosh), will provide an opportunity for current and interested investors in the aviation/aerospace industry to discuss experiences, challenges, and opportunities. There will be representation from all types of investors including angels, venture capital, OEMs, and other partners.

The roundtable is open to all accredited investors. Contact AeroInnovate’s Jessica Beckendorf at beckendj@uwosh.edu for more information.

The Pitch & Mingle event, which will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Wittman Regional Airport (525 W. 20th Avenue, Oshkosh), will provide an opportunity for the most serious aero-entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and potential investors to “mingle” and entrepreneurs chosen from a list of applicants will “pitch” their businesses.

Among the pitching companies will be Alteg Systems, Mishaal Aerospace, Raptor, Semaphore Scientific, and Thorntail Aircraft Company. The Pitch & Mingle will be emceed by industry leader Gretchen Jahn.

There is a cost to attend the Pitch & Mingle and Investors Only Roundtable Dinner, which are $40 each or $75 for both events. Reservations are required as space is limited. Visit the AeroInnovate website for more information, or register now. (Hyperlink to registration page is http://www.aeroinnovate.org/events/index.phtml?c=events)