The European Platform for Sport Innovation (EPSI) and HiG Sports (a Mumbai-based B2B consulting agency that specializes in sports, fitness, media, and leisure innovations, you can see their portfolio here) invite members and partners to an exclusive webinar marking the launch of their collaboration. This session will explore business opportunities connecting the European and Indian sports ecosystems and fostering cross-border partnerships, including a special visiting program in India.
📌 Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction – EPSI and HiG Sports representatives
- Partnership Presentation – Benefits, objectives, and ecosystem overview
- Selected Pitch Sessions from European and Indian members.
- Discover India Program (Powered by HiG Sports): 16-19 Feb 2026
- Q&A and Open Discussion – Exploring next steps and collaboration opportunities
✈️ About the Discover India Program (Powered by HiG Sports): 16-19 Feb 2026
Hosted by HiG Sports, this four-day visit offers a unique immersion into India’s dynamic and evolving sports ecosystem. Participants will engage in strategic discussions, connect with broadcasters, sport teams, leagues, federations, government, conglomerates, sports tech companies, investors, and other relevant stakeholders.
A 4-day business immersion in India’s sports ecosystem:
- Travel to Mumbai (16-17 Feb) and Bangalore (18-19 Feb)
- Site visits to professional sports organisations like the Mumbai Indians, Knightriders, Pro Kabaddi League, Reliance Centre for Sports Medicine, BCCI Centre of Excellence
- B2B Meetings with government officials, broadcasters, conglomerates, sports tech firms – E.g. JioStar, Fancode, JSW Sports, Tata Sons, SportVot, Sportz Interactive
- Opportunities to pitch your solutions to key buyers, influencers and investors
- Attendance at the Sports Innovation and Tech Summit, Bangalore
- Attendance at a Sporting Event (subject to availability)
- A tailored package of pre- and post-event awareness sessions
- Informal breakfast/cocktail chats with key thought leaders, trade bodies
🔎 Why INDIA?
Being the fastest growing economy in the world, with over 1.4 billion people (majority of which are Gen Z’s), India offers a massive audience and talent pool. This is evident in India’s consumption patterns in sports (particularly digital content) and the growing participation in sports activities. The Indian sports industry is currently valued at USD 19 billion (FY24–25).It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12–14 percent, crossing USD 40 billion . While cricket maintains its stronghold, 90% of 650+ mn Indian sports fans now follow multiple sports .The popularity of sports leagues in Kabaddi, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Table Tennis, European Football, NBA further underscores this trend. This landscape presents ripe opportunities for relevant companies and stakeholders to enhance fan experience, player performance, youth development, community empowerment, and infrastructure.
