LaunchPad Live - Register Today!

8/13/2026 1:17:18 PM ET   SAE Aero Design Series

LaunchPad Live + Team Stipends Powered by Xometry

Don't forget, if you want to apply for the 2026-2027 Team Stipend you need to...

  • Register for the LaunchPad Event
  • Attend the Xometry Keynote Session (10:30 AM 9/11)
  • Signup + attend for an Engineering Focus Area Discussion Room
  • Complete the Stipend Application

View more details below!


LaunchPad Live: Student Access Event - September 11th

Free - Register Today!

  • Event Content: Xometry Keynote, 2027 registration/lottery process + resources for season ahead & student discussion rooms with industry subject matter experts.

  • Small-Group Engineering Focus Area Discussions with practicing industry SME's:
    Rooms are segmented by the following topics: Systems Integration, Propulsion & Flight Systems, Structures, Manufacturing & Airframe, Team Operations + Leadership, and more! Review schedule and signup today.


Apply for a Xometry Team Stipend - Open now through October 31st:

Stipend Application Link

  • x30 Stipends Available for 2027 SAE Aero Design Teams @ $21,800.00 USD /each
  • Attendance of LaunchPad Live keynote + engineering discussion room participation is an eligibility requirement.

2027 Season Schedule - Lottery Opens September 16th / Closes September 30th

The Lottery results will be published on October 1st. More registration + lottery information to come. Competition event dates and locations can be found at: sae.org/events/student/registration