Applications

11/08

until

04/09

Rotorthon

2026

Competition

14/09

Until

09/10

Remote

APPLY NOW ✦ APPLY NOW ✦ APPLY NOW ✦ APPLY NOW ✦ APPLY NOW ✦ APPLY NOW ✦ 

The Competition

Ideas built

to

ROTORTHON brings ambitious students together to solve real challenges in vertical flight. Working in teams, participants transform bold ideas into practical concepts, before presenting and defending them to experts.

Innovate
Collaborate
Pitch
Innovate
Collaborate
Pitch

01

Get the Challenge

Teams receive a real-world problem in rotorcraft and aeromobility.

02

Build the Idea

Research, ideate, design and prototype your solution with your team.

03

Pitch It

Present and defend your concept to a panel of industry experts.

Schedule & Timeline

Key dates

to

know.

ROTORTHON takes teams from the first application to the final
presentation through a fast-paced engineering journey. Each stage brings a new challenge, from shaping your initial idea and producing your video to developing a complete concept and presenting it to the jury.

SAVE THE DATES. BUILD YOUR TEAM. GET READY FOR TAKE-OFF.

11/08
Applications
Open
06/09
Closing of the
Applications
14/09
Opening of the
ROTORTHON
20/09
Deadline for
the Video
26/09
Evaluation of
the Videos and
Sharing of Results
28/09
Choosing 3 Teams
for the Online
Challenge and
Delivery of the
Challenge
30/09
Q&A Session
for the 3 Teams
Who Passed
09/10
Final
Presentations
and Evaluations
11/08

Applications
open

06/09

Applications
close

14/09

ROTORTHON
opens

20/09

Video
deadline

26/09

Video evaluation
and results

28/09

Three teams
selected

30/09

Finalists’
Q&A session

09/10

Final presentations
and evaluation

Who can participate

Built for curious minds and bold ideas

ROTORTHON is open to students who want to challenge the limits of vertical flight and turn ideas into real impact. 

Form a team with your peers or apply individually where allowed.

All background one goal: innovation.

Eligibility
  • University students (Bachelor’s, Master’s or equivalent)
  • Any field of study
  • Passion for aerospace, technology and innovation
  • Competition language: English
Teams
  • Participate as a team
  • Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged
  • Team size defined in the official regulations
  • One team leader acts as the main contact

The Experience

More than

More than a

a

competition.

ROTORTHON is where ideas take shape and future leaders in vertical flight are made. You’ll challenge yourself, grow your skills and connect with people who share your passion for innovation.

REAL CHALLENGES.
REAL CONNECTIONS.
REAL IMPACT.

Collaborate
Work with talented and ambitious students from around the world.
Grow
Develop your skills in research, engineering, design and pitching.
Connect
Meet industry experts and discover opportunities in vertical flight.

Application

Ready to

Take off?

Build your team and shape the future of vertical flight.