The Miami Innovation Aerospace Initiative Is Live — And It's Just Getting Started

Tonight, something real begins.

The Miami Innovation Aerospace Initiative officially launched this evening at the James L. Knight Convention Center — and for everyone who has been working quietly behind the scenes to make this happen, tonight was the moment it all became real.

I want to be honest about something: it is a genuine honor to be part of this. Not in a rehearsed, press-release kind of way. In a real way. Working alongside local leadership, community builders, and visionaries who care deeply about this city and what it can become — there is no better place to be doing this work. Miami has earned everything that's coming.

What Is the Miami Innovation Aerospace Initiative?

MIA is a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to activate South Florida's role in the global space economy and adjacent high-growth industries. Leveraging the strategic advantage of the Homestead Spaceport, Miami's position as an international gateway for capital, and a region rich in talent and infrastructure — MIA convenes leaders across aerospace, workforce development, energy systems, private equity, and public policy.

This is not a single program. It is the foundation for a new economic engine — one that drives job creation, attracts global investment, and positions South Florida as a leader in the next generation of technology, infrastructure, and industry.

Thank You to Everyone Who Showed Up

None of this happens without the people who showed up — not just tonight, but every step along the way. A genuine shoutout to the organizations and leaders making this real:

• Noelle Jackson and The HUB @ Office Logic — the physical and strategic home of MIA. 24,550 sq ft of curated innovation space at 1501 Biscayne Blvd. The nerve center.

• Samuel Joseph, CTO & Co-Founder, Magna Petra Corp — bringing the technology and space economy perspective that makes this initiative credible on a global stage.

• Ann Krstevska, Principal, Gaia Horizons LLC — leading the workforce and job development pillar that will define the human capital engine of South Florida's space economy.

• Todd Tindall, Director, CEA Group / Vq Research — providing the investment and capital formation framework to turn vision into funded, scalable companies.

• Commander Phil Ehr, Ret. U.S. Navy / Congressional Candidate FL-28 — the policy and advocacy voice that ensures this region gets the political support it deserves.

• Data Power Supply — proud to serve as the energy and infrastructure backbone for the ecosystem being built here.

Why Miami Wins

No state income tax. Pro-innovation policy. The Homestead Spaceport in our backyard. FIU, UM, FAU, and Embry-Riddle producing thousands of STEM graduates annually. SOUTHCOM headquarters. World-class MRO facilities. And a mayor who actually picks up the phone.

Florida is already the #3 state for aerospace output with $180B+ in economic activity and 150,000+ aerospace jobs. South Florida hasn't even scratched the surface of its potential.

The next great American innovation hub isn't in Silicon Valley. It isn't in Austin. It's right here — and we're just getting started.

What Comes Next

Phase 1 is ignition — and tonight it fired. The roadmap ahead includes the first MIA Pitch Day (Q3 2026), the inaugural MIA Summit with 500+ aerospace leaders (Q4 2026), and by 2027 — international HUB satellite offices and a dedicated aerospace research park.

If you want to be part of what's being built here — whether you're a founder, investor, engineer, or policy leader — the door is open.

Join the initiative at www.miamiinnovationaerospace.com

The future of aerospace takes off in Miami. 🌴🚀