Innovation Competition

Bring your startup to the stage

The EPSI Innovation Competition 2025 is the new initiative organised by the European Platform for Sport Innovation in the framework of its Annual Conference, bringing together startups, scale-ups, and university spin-offs to win up to €2K to innovate the European sport sector thanks to their solutions or products. 

Held on October 30th, 2025, in Rovaniemi (during the annual event in Finland) this competition offers a unique opportunity to present your innovative product, service, or process aimed at transforming the sports and healthy lifestyle sectors.

Focus areas

  • Sports and healthy Lifestyle Innovations: Smart platforms & digital tools for athletes, fans, and coaches
  • AI in Sports: Data-driven performance, analytics & engagement solutions
  • Physical Products and Wearables: Devices for tracking, health monitoring, and safety
  • Sports Engineering: Equipment, facility & performance innovation
  • Sustainability: Eco-friendly products and practices for the sports sector

Why participate?

For full details of the prizes, see the full Call Text document.

Money Prize

Up to €2K cash & investor meetings

Mentorship

Exclusive 1 year long mentorship

Networking

Meet potential partners and clients

Membership

EPSI Membership included for 1 year

Who can apply?

We’re looking for innovation-driven companies from European countries ready to make waves in sports and active lifestyle markets.

You can apply if you are:

  • A startup, scale-up, or university spin-off

  • Working in sports, fitness, or health

  • With a working MVP or prototype

  • Able to attend the live event in Rovaniemi on October 30, 2025

How to apply

  1. Read carefully the full call text and make sure about your eligibility
  2. Download the Team Board template
  3. Prepare your presentation 
  4. Fill in the Application form below and attach the two required documents
  5. Submit (by June 5th 2025, included)

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