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3 SPORTSTECH PREDICTIONS FOR 2022 TO IMPACT ALL OF US Some say the past 2 years have been the most innovative years in human history, starting with the global pandemic forcing us to adapt and find solutions for the new reality, and continuing with the Web 3.0 revolution that has just begun. Continuing this big … Continued

How does Fan Engagement change in the world of Alpine Skiing? The HYPE UniTrento Wintersports Hackathon, organized by the I-Star institute of the University of Trento and HYPE Sports Innovation with the partnership of two big players of the Winter Sports industry, Swiss Timing and the European Broadcasting Union took place in a completely virtual … Continued

The story behind creating my first Digital Asset, and a 3 simple step guide of how you can create your own, from A-Z.

The story behind creating my first Digital Asset, and a 3 simple step guide of how you can create your own, from A-Z.

The past decade (2021-2031) has been unprecedented, bringing countless advances in the sports-tech industry. Let’s take a look at some of the most mind-blowing Sports Innovations to appear on the scene in just the last decade

Sports tech is absolutely exploding right now. With new ways to watch, interact, and monetize sports revenue streams coming out almost weekly, the current market represents an unprecedented opportunity.

When a person’s life is on the line, every second matters. On Sunday, October 17th during a football match between English Premier League Clubs Tottenham and Newcastle, a fan collapsed from a cardiac arrest in the terraces of the St. James Park English football stadium. An off-duty A&E Doctor, Dr. Tom Prichard sitting in the … Continued

For the last decade, the football industry has debated who’s a greater player between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. You can compare and argue for both sides in a lot of fields. But, one thing is for sure. The Ronaldo to Manchester Utd deal is already bigger than Messi’s PSG deal through the buzz it … Continued

This past Tuesday, August 12, SKY Deutschland joined HYPE for another exciting HYPE GVA 2.0 DRAFT. On the cards, a game-changing opportunity for startups to work with the broadcasting giants, introducing and integrating their technologies. Here are the final selections. Well done to: – VICI FanFest – Adam JonesRobert Gordon “Twitch-in-a-box” platform with built-in merchandising and sponsorship for … Continued

AI, NFTs, Drones, AR and Live Data, What are the top startups that are driving this change?

The Winter Sports Industry has been severely tested by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic that has turned fans away from live events. Stakeholders are in search of innovative solutions that expand the remote viewing experience, connecting fans with each other and with the athletes during the TV show The HYPE UniTrento Wintersports Hackathon, organized … Continued

Some of the most exciting moments we get to experience in our era are the moments when innovation and new technologies are born, similar to the internet revolution starting in the 1980’s and the social media revolution taking place in the last 10 years. We are now ready for the next big revolution – “the digital … Continued

Why NFTs are the biggest opportunity in sports? Mark Cuban, LeBron James, and Tom Brady are all in. Is this the right time to invest in NFTs? How Big is the NFTs Market? What are NFTs: If I had told you 100 years ago that I bought Mickey Mantle’s baseball card for $5,200,000, you would … Continued

On a warm spring day just on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, a member of the HYPE Team clicks “Begin Meeting.” In doing so launches a project that has been in the works for over 10 months, with over 1 440 startup applications, 150+ Startup Interviews from 32+ countries around the globe. It all comes … Continued

5 Effective Tools to secure your next meeting with an investor.

COVID-19 Struck the world in a blunt and abrupt fashion. Everything we know and have come to expect from our day to day lives, suddenly required revision and rethinking. At HYPE Sports Innovation our mission has always been to “Impact people’s lives through the power of sports and innovation.” With the world of sports tumbling around us we gathered in a crisis meeting to discuss our plan of action.

There are some who read history, and there are others who write it. The First of it’s kind, entirely virtual with a jam-packed schedule including 1-1 Mentoring Sessions, Keynotes and of course the Startup Pitches! Thanks to all who participated and to our partners  IAPS 交通大學產業加速器 for their valuable time and effort. Meet the Finalists of … Continued

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Amidst the last global crisis of 2009, a friend of mine said: “It’s a shame to waste a global crisis!” He suited up, filled his briefcase with money and went on to make a fortune of acquisitions. Beyond the superlatives and all the apocalyptic scenarios, I would like to propose an alternative point of view.  … Continued

We are at the center of a “perfect storm,” an opportunity that does not come very often. I believe that in a few years time, we will ask ourselves: how did we leverage this opportunity, did we build something valuable, did we play to win or did we stay on the couch watching, paralyzing by analyzing?

Sports teams have a big advantage compared to companies like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram when it comes to consumer loyalty. Fans feel emotionally attached and are very devoted to their club, it’s like family, whatever happens, how bad they treat you; you will always love them unconditionally. This is not the case with Social Media, once there is a better option, they will literally delete the old option out of their lives.

One Premier League club owner, when asked about innovation, said on stage, “Our fans are not interested in innovation; they want us to win, and personally, I’m old school. Love the game as it is doesn’t change…”. Sound familiar?

The world’s leading sports accelerators play a crucial role in scaling up promising startups