Deadline: As soon as possible
Location(s)
Online
Overview
Calling all sports & fitness innovators.
Details
We're looking for driven entrepreneurs who are changing the landscape of the sports and fitness industry with their product, technology or idea.
Present your start-up to an esteemed panel of judges made up of sports & fitness executives, venture capitalists and leaders from private equity.
Network with industry leaders, raise funds, create brand partnerships, expand distribution, and compete in SFIA’s Start-Up Challenge.
- Be Part of the Story: Compete on stage (virtually) and be a part of the growing $150M+ story during the Sports & Fitness Industry Association's Start-Up Challenge.
- Pitch Your Game Plan: Present your game plan to an esteemed panel of judges made up of sports & fitness executives, venture capitalists and leaders from private equity.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
The Start-Up Challenge winner will receive…
OpSec Security Prize Package
OpSec Security will provide:
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an online landscape analysis to help the grand prize winning product assess their global intellectual property risk
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a one-year subscription to the Early Warning System (EWS) and include 10 enforcements for either Fraud or IP infringement (Approximate value $25,000)
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a $5,000 cash (seed money) prize
Media Package from our Digital Media Partner, Spark Inc.
An exclusive media package built just for your by our Digital Media Partner, Spark Inc. Their expertise will guide you and help you create an effective media package to help market your company. You will receive:
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2-minute company showcase video
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20-second pre-roll video
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15-second social media video
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a strategic marketing plan
Under Armour Prize Package
Under Armour will grant the grand prize winner:
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access to the Under Armour Innovation Team, a collection of industry executives chartered to propel innovation in the sports and fitness industry
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access to experience Under Armour’s approach towards innovative UX by creating their own custom-designed Under Armour shoes.
1 Free Registration to SFIA’s 2024 Industry Leaders Summit
The opportunity to network and connect with 250+ of the most accomplished, respected, and influential C-level executives in the sports & fitness industry at SFIA’s premier event.
2024 SFIA Start-Up Challenge Speaking & Judge’s Seat
You will be asked to help judge and speak at SFIA’s 2024 Start-Up Challenge in front of the Industry Leaders Summit crowd.
Spotlight in SFIA’s State of the Industry Research Report
SFIA will highlight your company and accomplishments in the 2024 version of SFIA’s annual State of the Industry Research report, read by thousands of individuals and seen in hundreds of publications.
National Media Coverage
Establish your company in the national spotlight, as reputable national media outlets and industry media cover the competition. In addition, your company will be spotlighted on all SFIA platforms and digital media marketing material for the 2024 Start-Up Challenge and Industry Leaders Summit. This package is designed to boost your start-up’s social presence and reputation.
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.