Innovation Days

Solve real challenges. Connect with the right solutions.

A structured format to connect sports organizations with startups and technology companies addressing specific business needs.

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What is an Innovation Day

An Innovation Day is a structured, challenge-based format designed to connect sports organizations with startups and technology companies capable of solving real business needs.

It creates a direct link between clearly defined challenges and validated solutions, bringing together the right stakeholders in a focused environment.

Why Innovation Days?

List and describe the key features of your solution or service.

Focused Scouting

Only relevant solutions aligned with your challenge

Curated Ecosystem

Access to GSIC’s global network of startups and tech companies

Faster Decisions

Evaluate multiple solutions in a short, structured format

Real Opportunities

Move from exploration to pilots and partnerships

Who it's for?

GSIC Innovation Days bridges the gap between the Sports Industry problem statements and the solutions making a difference today.

Sport Organizations

Clubs, leagues, federations and venues looking to solve operational, commercial or performance-related challenges

Corporates & Institutions

Organizations exploring innovation opportunities in sport and adjacent industries through new technologies

Startups & Tech Companies

Companies with validated solutions looking to connect with organizations and decision-makers in sport

How GSIC Adds Value

GSIC acts as the connector between real industry challenges and technology solutions.

We translate needs into clear challenges, activate our global ecosystem, and curate the most relevant companies to ensure each Innovation Day delivers meaningful outcomes.

With a global network we ensure access to the right solutions, avoiding the noise.

20,000+
Industry Executives

80+
Countries

2,500+
Startups &Tech Companies

500+
Sports Organizations

Past Innovation Days

GSIC Innovation Days have consolidated as a leading open innovation format, developed in collaboration with top sports organizations globally. We work with federations, leagues, clubs, and global brands to tackle strategic challenges across performance, fan engagement, data monetization, sustainability, health, and digital transformation. Partners include FIFA, EHF, US Soccer, Cricket Australia, LaLiga Tech, Red Bull, FIBA 3x3, Sport Lisboa e Benfica, MARCA, and the Spanish Paralympic Committee.

Dinamo Zagreb – Sponsor Visibility & Analytics

With over 30 high-quality applications, this edition highlighted innovative solutions aimed at transforming how sponsorship value is measured.

Grandvalira – Alpine Skiing World Cup: Fan Engagement

The edition attracted more than 20 applications focused on transforming the fan experience at one of the world’s most iconic winter sports competitions.

Genoa CFC – Injury Prevention

We helped Genoa CFC find a cutting‑edge solution to partner with in player health and injury reduction from a pool of 30+ startup and company applications.

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