Winner 2024

Air Traffic Management technological challenges contest

Winning research group

Machine Learning and Quantum Computing (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)

Representative: Florentino Borondo Rodríguez

Quantum Reservoir Computing: a tool to improve air traffic,” which uses advanced machine learning and quantum computing techniques to predict and optimize air traffic, including drone management and real-time alternate route search.

Segundo Premio

AEROHUB: Javier Diana López (Madrid)

El fin principal de la plataforma de AEROHUB es ofrecer un sistema de oferta/demanda de servicios con drones en los que tanto operadores (individuos o pequeñas empresas) como futuros clientes que requieran este tipo de servicios puedan ponerse en contacto mediante la plataforma, sirviendo ésta de nexo para todo lo relacionado con la operación. De esta manera, se ofrecerán unos beneficios tanto para la parte del proveedor del servicio como la del cliente. En cuanto a la forma de monetizar el servicio, el objetivo sería tomar un pequeño porcentaje de cada operación que se realizará mediante la plataforma, como actualmente hacen este tipo de marketplaces en otros ámbitos de la economía mundial (AIRBNB, Wallapop, etc.). Además, existiría la posibilidad de incluir anuncios en la plataforma u ofertar otros servicios secundarios que se realizarían B2C (Business to Consumer), cobrando por cada uno de ellos de la forma estipulada.

Closed call

The contest returns in 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply?

The contest is open to university research groups or any other type of group.

What does ENAIRE do?

ENAIRE is the main provider of air navigation and aeronautical information services in Spain. It provides communications, navigation and surveillance services throughout the Spanish airspace and in the airports of the Aena network with implications in the following areas:

Air traffic services.
Operational safety.
Dynamic airspace.
High altitude airspace operations.
Free route and cross border air traffic coordination.
Improved flight paths, minimizing environmental footprint.
Automated support and virtualization.
Scalable capacity.
Network operations.
Data and application services.
U-Space operations.
Mixed air traffic integration in Joint airspace.
Integrated, streamlined and interoperable ATM infrastructure.
Facilitation of advanced passenger travel services.
Other sectors related to air traffic.

What is the purpose of the contest?

The goal of this contest consists of finding solutions to technological challenges in the field of air transport in the medium and long term.

Will I lose my solution's intellectual property?

Contestants will be responsible for their solution and will maintain the intellectual or industrial property of their submitted solutions at all times.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is April 30th, 2024 at 11:59 pm CET (UTC+1) although the organization reserves the right to extend the deadline.

What parameters will be taken into account in the evaluation?

The solutions submitted will be evaluated according to the quality of the information provided in the application form based on the following evaluation criteria:

Adaptability to the challenge
Applicability
Feasability
Degree of innovation
Operational impact

Am I obliged to participate in the contest activities?

Yes, the winning research group will sign a research agreement.

How long does the research agreement last?

18 months.

When will the winner be announced?

On June 12, 2024, the winning research group will be informed of the above-mentioned condition.

How will I receive my award?

The award will be liquidated in the bank account indicated by the winner and will be subject to the legally established withholding (if applicable).