47G

What 47G does

47G is Utah's premier aerospace, defense, and hard tech ecosystem organization, operating as a private membership-based consortium formerly known as the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, the organization represents 184-200+ member companies across industry, government, academia, and capital, collectively accounting for what 47G cites as 20% of Utah's economy, 500,000+ direct and indirect jobs in hard tech, and $100 billion in total economic output. Its core offering is an integrated accelerator platform that delivers eight service lines: market access and government navigation, capital access and investment readiness, strategic positioning, partnerships and supply chain integration, testbeds and demonstrations, talent and workforce pipeline, policy advocacy, and convening.

The organization's revenue model is membership-based with annual, quote-based subscription dues that are not publicly disclosed. It grows primarily through community-led and event-driven go-to-market motions, anchored by flagship events including the annual Zero Gravity Summit in Salt Lake City and Utah Aerospace & Defense Day on Capitol Hill, the latter bringing nearly 100 companies to engage with federal policymakers. Sub-brands and initiatives extend the platform's surface area: Project Alta (advanced air mobility), Spaceport Development, the Drone Center of Excellence (in partnership with the FAA and Department of War), and Hard Tech Week. Strategic partnerships — including Klear (capital intelligence), the FAA (five-state electric flight pilot), the University of Utah and DARPA (SMART critical minerals program), and the Utah Symphony (Innovation in Concert) — are the primary mechanism for capability expansion rather than internal R&D.

Name

47G

Legal name

Utah Aerospace and Defense Association

Website

https://47g.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense and Aerospace Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Structures, Mechanisms & Thermal Control (IMABACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military ISR, EW & SIGINT Payloads (Airborne) (IMABAMAF)

Keywords

• Defense ecosystem services
• Aerospace industry association
• Defense accelerator platform
• Hard tech consortium
• Aerospace defense advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: 47G operates as a membership-based organization representing Utah's aerospace, defense, and hard tech ecosystem. Companies join as members to gain access to the accelerator platform, networking events, government navigation, and ecosystem benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

47G is a membership-based aerospace, defense, and hard tech industry organization that operates an integrated accelerator platform connecting member companies with government customers, capital partners, strategic industry relationships, and talent. It sells annual membership subscriptions, runs the Zero Gravity Summit and Capitol Hill advocacy events, and manages initiatives including Project Alta (advanced air mobility), Spaceport Development, and a Drone Center of Excellence.

Product overview

47G is Utah's premier aerospace, defense, and hard tech ecosystem organization and accelerator platform. Rather than a single product, 47G offers a portfolio of integrated services including market access navigation, capital access support, strategic positioning, partnership facilitation, testbeds and demonstrations, workforce development, and policy advocacy. The organization also runs the annual Zero Gravity Summit and manages initiatives including Project Alta (advanced air mobility), Spaceport Development, and a Drone Center of Excellence. These services and programs collectively help member companies move from innovation to deployment through coordinated access to government customers, capital partners, strategic industry relationships, and talent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zero Gravity Summit: Annual summit that equips builders, operators, and leaders advancing national security technology with networks, resources, and programs to accelerate innovation and defend what matters.
• Project Alta
• Drone Center of Excellence
• Hard Tech Week

Products and services

• 47G Membership Annual membership in Utah's aerospace, defense, cyber, and hard tech industry association providing access to the 47G accelerator platform, government contracting navigation, capital introductions, supply chain partnerships, workforce pipeline, and policy advocacy. Sold to aerospace and defense companies seeking to scale in Utah.
• Zero Gravity Summit Annual summit held in Salt Lake City equipping builders, operators, and leaders advancing national security technology with networks, resources, and programs to accelerate innovation in hard tech and dual-use technologies. Open to industry, government, and ecosystem participants.
• Project Alta Initiative to build the future of advanced air mobility in Utah, including real-world flight operations, integration of eVTOL aircraft, and policy and infrastructure coordination with the FAA, UDOT, and industry partners such as BETA Technologies, Ampaire, Joby Aviation, and Lockheed Martin. Targeted at advanced air mobility companies and government stakeholders.
• Spaceport Development Initiative developing spaceport infrastructure in Utah to support horizontal and vertical launch operations, small-satellite launch services, testing and evaluation facilities, and space-related manufacturing and logistics for space industry users.
• Drone Center of Excellence Partnership with the FAA, Department of War, and other stakeholders to shape the infrastructure and policy needed to develop, test, and deploy drone and unmanned systems technology. Available to drone manufacturers, operators, and government partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100 billion in total economic output contributed by Utah's aerospace and defense sector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Utah SymphonyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 March 2026Utah Symphony partnered with 47G for a three-year 'Innovation in Concert' collaboration to increase public visibility for Utah's aerospace and defense industry. Local companies exhibit before performances.
• Federal Aviation AdministrationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 202647G is an industry partner in Utah's five-state FAA pilot program testing the future of electric flight, working alongside BETA Technologies, Ampaire, Joby Aviation, and Lockheed Martin to conduct real-world flight operations for advanced aircraft integration.
• University of UtahflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Utah partnered with DARPA to launch SMART (Strategic Materials Accelerator & Research Testbed) for critical minerals and rare earth elements. 47G serves as the ecosystem connector linking academia with industry and government for this initiative.
• Ben Lomond High SchoolminorOthers47G representatives participate in aerospace and defense career exploration events for secondary students, exposing them to high-demand, high-wage career pathways in the industry.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing is a featured member of the 47G ecosystem, participating in events and representing major aerospace industry presence in Utah.
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorthrop Grumman is a featured member with operations in Roy, UT, representing defense sector in the 47G ecosystem.
• BAE SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAE Systems is a Utah member with major operations at Hill Air Force Base, Clearfield, UT, participating in the 47G ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Starburst Aerospace: Global aerospace accelerator and advisory firm providing startup-to-scale support across defense, space, and advanced air mobility. Mirrors 47G's accelerator platform services and government/capital navigation for early-stage aerospace companies.
• Space Florida: Florida's state-level aerospace economic development agency. Operates as the state's aerospace and spaceport promotion body with similar mandate as 47G (industry, government, capital coordination) but with significantly larger budget and longer track record at Cape Canaveral.
• NewSpace New Mexico: New Mexico's state-level space industry organization supporting space startups, legacy aerospace firms, and federal installations. Mirrors 47G's accelerator-style mission in a neighboring Mountain West state with similar remote-launch appeal.
• Aerospace States Association: National association of U.S. state aerospace development organizations. 47G effectively functions as the Utah counterpart member of this federation, advocating jointly for state-level aerospace priorities in federal policy.
• New York Space Alliance: New York state's space industry alliance convening industry, government, and academia. Comparable state-level industry association model serving the same function of member coordination and federal advocacy for a different state.
• Texas Aerospace Council: Industry-led council promoting Texas's aerospace and defense ecosystem, including convenings, advocacy, and member services. Comparable in mission to 47G but operating in a much larger state with significant NASA and Defense presence.
• Virginia Spaceport Authority: Virginia's state authority promoting spaceport operations at Wallops Island and the broader Virginia aerospace economy. Closely parallels 47G's Spaceport Development initiative and state-level convening role.
• Aerospace Industries Association of Alabama: State-level aerospace industry association supporting Alabama's defense and aerospace cluster around Huntsville/Marshall Space Flight Center. Closely comparable to 47G in structure, mission (ecosystem convening, advocacy, workforce), and federal partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): National trade association representing major U.S. aerospace and defense primes. Operates at a much larger scope and scale than 47G but with overlapping advocacy and federal relationship roles — 47G's marquee members (Boeing, Northrop, BAE) are themselves AIA members.

Regional players

• Greater Houston Partnership Aerospace & Aviation: Houston/Greater Houston regional economic development organization with a substantial aerospace cluster initiative. Comparable industry-cluster model and member-driven approach, but focused on Texas rather than competing with Utah.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/47g
• Xx.com/47G_Utah

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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