Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and CycloTech GmbH, an Austrian aerospace technology company, have announced the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary by CycloTech within Abu Dhabi's Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster. This strategic move aims to anchor CycloTech's presence in the Middle East and support the commercialization of its proprietary propulsion technology across regional and global markets, while also strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as the region's leading hub for sustainable mobility innovation.
According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the collaboration, ADIO will work with CycloTech to facilitate the company's establishment and growth through tailored support, strategic advisory services, and access to Abu Dhabi's expanding mobility ecosystem. CycloTech's expansion is in line with Abu Dhabi's ambitions to build a competitive low-altitude economy and become a global hub for advanced air mobility (AAM).
CycloTech's unique CycloRotor propulsion system enables compact, highly maneuverable aircraft designs that are ideally suited for urban, vertical, and last-mile applications. From its new base in Masdar City, CycloTech will engage with certification partners, regulators, and aerospace stakeholders to validate and deploy CycloRotor systems for use in commercial and civil aviation.
Badr Al Olama, Director-General of ADIO, highlighted the significance of CycloTech's decision to launch in Abu Dhabi, reflecting the strength of the emirate's vision and the readiness of the SAVI cluster to host innovative aerospace technology. By localizing development and certification in the UAE, the partnership reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as a global launchpad for sustainable, precision-led mobility solutions, contributing to the emirate's transformation into an innovation-driven, knowledge-based economy.
Dr. Marcus Bauer, CEO of CycloTech GmbH, expressed enthusiasm about the new subsidiary, marking a decisive step for CycloTech. With ADIO's strategic backing and the SAVI cluster's integrated ecosystem, the company is well-positioned to bring the CycloRotor technology into real-world operations, using Abu Dhabi as a launchpad for scaling its technology across the Middle East and global markets.