Sport Innovation Challenge - AI & robotics 2026

Name: Sport Innovation Challenge - AI & robotics 2026
Start: 2026-01-15T11:00:41
End: 2026-03-01T22:55:41

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Is your startup BOLD enough to push past the boundaries of the status quo and drive innovation to create a brighter future? ThinkSport, founded in 2015 by the International Olympic Committee and the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland and AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG), a Globalized Leading SportsTech Platform based in Asia as Global Exclusive Lead Partner are jointly calling on startups worldwide between PoC and MVP to join this startup competition for a chance to inspire and disrupt the sport industry! Startups worldwide can submit their applications through the dedicated portal on your profile. The application deadline is March 1, 2026 - 11:55 PM CET. The semi-finals will take place in late March in a hybrid format. The online session will be run by ThinkSport from Switzerland enabling an international audience to attend. The onsite part will be held at Beijing Shougang Park, one of the venues of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and now a hub for technology and innovation in China. Co-hosting with Beijing Shougang Fund, the semi-finals will adopt a hybrid pitch format to select five finalists from a pool of 20 global semi-finalists. The finals will be at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne Switzerland on 5 May 2026. Win exclusive visibility with the IOC and Sports Federations, prizes including a cash of up to 10 000 CHF and strategic partnerships. NEW: 5 of the 20 semi-finalists will have the opportunity to be selected for a 7-week acceleration program "Tech4Sport" at the heart of the Olympic Capital. In addition, these outstanding participating companies will gain access to ABSG's ecosystem and ThinkSport's through THE SPOT, as well as the partnership opportunities with ABSG’s Premier assets to support their global expansion. Winners will also receive investment matching services to effectively accelerate their growth. Your startup is developing disruptive technologies that can impact the sport industry worldwide and inspire the IOC and International Federations, then ThinkSport and AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG) want to hear from you!

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Event Name: Sport Innovation Challenge - AI & robotics 2026
Date: 2/10/2026 10:19:04 AM
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Event Description

Is your startup BOLD enough to push past the boundaries of the status quo and drive innovation to create a brighter future?

ThinkSport, founded in 2015 by the International Olympic Committee and the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland and AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG), a Globalized Leading SportsTech Platform based in Asia as Global Exclusive Lead Partner are jointly calling on startups worldwide between PoC and MVP to join this startup competition for a chance to inspire and disrupt the sport industry!

Startups worldwide can submit their applications through the dedicated portal on your profile. The application deadline is March 1, 2026 - 11:55 PM CET.

The semi-finals will take place in late March in a hybrid format. The online session will be run by ThinkSport from Switzerland enabling an international audience to attend. The onsite part will be held at Beijing Shougang Park, one of the venues of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and now a hub for technology and innovation in China. Co-hosting with Beijing Shougang Fund, the semi-finals will adopt a hybrid pitch format to select five finalists from a pool of 20 global semi-finalists.

The finals will be at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne Switzerland on 5 May 2026. Win exclusive visibility with the IOC and Sports Federations, prizes including a cash of up to 10 000 CHF and strategic partnerships.

NEW: 5 of the 20 semi-finalists will have the opportunity to be selected for a 7-week acceleration program "Tech4Sport" at the heart of the Olympic Capital.

In addition, these outstanding participating companies will gain access to ABSG's ecosystem and ThinkSport's through THE SPOT, as well as the partnership opportunities with ABSG’s Premier assets to support their global expansion. Winners will also receive investment matching services to effectively accelerate their growth.

Your startup is developing disruptive technologies that can impact the sport industry worldwide and inspire the IOC and International Federations, then ThinkSport and AquaBloom International Sports Technology Group (ABSG) want to hear from you!