innovation & technology
Making the future a reality
It is often said that cities are where the future happens first. Today, innovation and technology are at the centre of any growing economy. People are more connected than ever. Sport is a field where innovation and technology boost practice while contributing to economic dynamism.
interview with pål hafstad thorsen, ceo, western norway cluster of sports
We asked Pål Hafstad Thorsen to tell us more about the objectives, achievements and lessons learned from this sports cluster project in the city of Bergen, Norway.
Sydney, Australia: The impulse behind the development of a sports incubator
The Sydney Sports Incubator (SSI) program was created as a NSW Government sponsored initiative, led by the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) and the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA).
Creation of Spin Accelerator Italy to Accelerate Innovation in Sport
Hosting Spin Accelerator Italy in Trentino is an added value combining the presence of the specialist skills in the field of technology and the excellence in training and the sport industry.
Le Tremplin : The World’s First Sports Innovation Platform by Paris&Co
In 2014, Paris&Co, the economic and innovation development agency of Paris, announced the creation of its sports innovation platform, Le Tremplin.
The Colosseum Sports Tech: A key player in the Israeli Tech Ecosystem
Colosseum Sports Tech is an International Innovation Centre to create a platform for engaging, collaborating and scaling up Sports Tech worldwide.
leAD: A snapshot of the sports accelerator programme
“Founded in 2016, leAD Sports Accelerator is a global powerhouse for sports tech entrepreneurship and investments inspired by one of the most successful sports entrepreneurs in history – Adi Dassler.”
Interview with Oren Simanian, Founder, Colosseum Sports Tech
Technology Innovation Centre. Colosseum Sport was founded by Oren as an outcome of his personal passions as a Soccer referee and as a key leader in the Israeli startup ecosystem.
Interview with Thomas Riedel, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Riedel Communications
Thomas is one of leAD’s investors and a passionate entrepreneur a company which designs, manufactures and distributes innovative real-time networks for video, audio and communications.
Incubators and accelerators in the spotlight
The terms “accelerator” and “incubator” are often assumed to represent the same concept. However, there are a few key distinctions that first-time founders should be aware of.
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