EPSI

From Europe to the World. New Business Frontiers with EPSI & HiG Sports
2025-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/Paris) | online
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.

EPSI & ACES | Crowdfunding and Match-funding
2026-04-10 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | online
ENGLISH SESSION 🇬🇧
The session aims to helps public authorities learn how to use crowdfunding and match-funding alongside traditional public financing to support local sports projects. It offers a concise, practical format with frameworks, models, and real examples that municipalities can adapt to mobilise resources, involve citizens, and boost the impact of their initiatives.
Agenda
11.30-11.35 | Welcome
EPSI and ACES Representatives
11.35 – 11.50 | Introduction to Crowdfunding
– Definition, actors and types
– Value for the public sector
11.50 – 12.10 | Introduction to Match-Funding and Match-Funding Models
– What it is and how it differs from crowdfunding
– Types (public, private, hybrid)
– Role of public authorities
– First-in, Bridging, Top-up, 1:1
– Implementation logic
12.10 – 12.20 | Case Studies
– European examples
– Success factors 12.30 | Closing and Follow-up indications
– Key takeaways and follow-up services for public authorities
– How to get in touch with EPSI for follow-up support

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀

EPSI & ABSG | Introduction to Crowdfunding
2026-04-22 09:00 - 22:30 UTC | online
This webinar introduces the fundamentals of crowdfunding, helping you understand the main models, who it’s for, and what makes a campaign successful.

Welcome from ABSG and EPSI (10 minutes)
Keynote speaker – Investment partner (Omar El Zayat – EPSI Strategic Advisor) (15 minutes)
Intro to crowdfunding (definitions + market size in EU) (5 mins)

Crowdfunding models and features (15 mins)
Type of beneficiaries and target groups (15 mins)
Important elements in a crowdfunding campaign (10 Mins)
Overview of best practices for crowdfunding in sports (10 Mins)
Q&A (10 mins)

We look forward to seeing you there 🚀

EPSI & ISCA | EU Advocacy in Sport Policy, Practice, and Influence
2026-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | online
This joint webinar by the European Platform for Sport Innovation and International Sport and Culture Association explores how the sport sector can influence EU decision-making. From an overview of EU sport policy to a practical case on MFF advocacy, the session combines theory and real examples. Insights from European Aquatics will complete the discussion with hands-on experience in engaging with EU institutions.
Agenda
12.00 Welcome & Introduction

Joint introduction by ISCA & EPSI representatives

12.05 – 12.15 Introduction to EU Sport Policy– Laura-Maria Lehiste (ISCA)

Historical evolution of EU involvement in sport (EPSI)
Institutional framework
Current policy priorities
Key upcoming milestones, trends, and policy windows

12.15 – 12.30 Advocacy in Practice: The MFF Case – Laura-Maria Lehiste (ISCA)

Overview of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
How sport stakeholders influence EU budget priorities
Concrete advocacy actions taken by the sector

12.30 – 12.40 External Perspective – António Silva (European Aquatics)

The role of advocacy in ensuring recognition and support for aquatic sports at European level
The engagement with EU institutions and policy processes for EA
Concrete examples or experiences

12.40 – 12.50 Q&A and Conclusions

Encourage sharing of experiences across ISCA and EPSI networks
Key takeaways
Closing remarks from organisers

We look forward to seeing you there 🚀

Pitching Together | EPSI and EBAN’s Collaborative Path to Sports Innovation
2026-06-15 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | online
Selected start-up pitch session brought by EBAN Sports and EPSI dedicated to pre-selected startups of the sports sector.

This reserved online session is designed to create a focused and high-quality exchange between innovative startups active in the sport and sport-related ecosystem and business angel investors from the EBAN community.
This unique opportunity is one of the most significant outcomes of the formal collaboration between EPSI and EBAN, leading to impactful joint actions that further promote effective solutions and products developed by innovative sports companies.

EPSI Annual Conference 2026
2026-09-23 - 2026-09-25 | Peace & Friendship Stadium, Piraeus 185 47, Greece
Where sport innovation meets funding, partnerships and impact
We work for a more sustainable future of sport in Europe, turning funding into real action and collaboration into measurable impact
Join the flagship event of the European Platform for Sport Innovation. Fundraisers, sport organisations, companies, institutions and investors20+ sessions, pitches and matchmaking moments in 3 days of full immersion in the sport ecosystem. A unique format combining knowledge exchange, business opportunities and community celebration!
If you believe that sport can drive innovation, sustainability and growth across Europe this is your place.
