EPSI

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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
