STARTUPS

Connect with decision-makers.

Scale faster.

Meet clubs, leagues, brands, media outlets and investors actively looking for innovative solutions. Join the Startup Competition to pitch your vision and solution on stage.

Startup Tickets

Take your startup to

the next stage

Meet your next
client

1,500+ sports industry leaders

Side events and private gatherings

Networking Lounge & App

Meet your next
client

1,500+ sports industry leaders

Side events and private gatherings

Networking Lounge & App

Secure international funding

200+ active investors

Curated 1:1 investor meetings

Leading venture capital funds

Get industry
visibility

Apply to The Draft

Pitch on the Main Stage

Showcase your solution

Get industry
visibility

Apply to The Draft

Pitch on the Main Stage

Showcase your solution

Get industry
visibility

Apply to The Draft

Pitch on the Main Stage

Showcase your solution

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Activities for Startups

Designed to help startups connect with decision-makers, build partnerships and accelerate growth across the global sports industry.

Get a Startup Ticket

Meet your Next Customer

Exhibition Booths

Apply to The Draft and Pitch on the Main Stage

Side Events

Investor Meetings

Activities for Startups

Designed to help startups connect with decision-makers, build partnerships and accelerate growth across the global sports industry.

Get a Startup Ticket

Meet your Next Customer

Exhibition Booths

Apply to The Draft and Pitch on the Main Stage

Side Events

Investor Meetings

Activities for Startups

Designed to help startups connect with decision-makers, build partnerships and accelerate growth across the global sports industry.

Get a Startup Ticket

Meet your Next Customer

Exhibition Booths

Apply to The Draft and Pitch on the Main Stage

Side Events

Investor Meetings

The Draft

Join the Startup Competition and pitch your startup on stage in front of industry leaders.

Applications Open

Over 100 promising startups apply to compete

Submissions
Closed

Top 25 Selection

Our expert jury shortlists the most promising ventures

Finalists announced

The 10 best startups are invited to pitch live

Winner Announcement

The future of sport unfolds at SportGen

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MAY 28TH

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Frequently Asked

Frequently Asked

Questions

Questions

Who can apply ?

To be eligible for The Draft, startups must have raised less than $5 million in total funding and have been operating for fewer than 4 years. Companies must operate in Sport Tech, Health, or Wellness.

How are finalists selected ?

Finalists are chosen by our partners and venture capital firms based on the information submitted in each startup’s application.

What are the key dates ?

Applications are now open and will close by the end of March. Be sure to register your interest on the website. Finalists will be announced on May 1, and selected startups will pitch live on stage on May 28 during the SportGen Summit.

Is there a fee ?

What’s at stake?