18-09-2024

The call for the SFS startup competition, now in its 6th edition, is officially open. Almaviva is once again supporting this challenge, which has become a key event for startups in the sector.

“Sport and innovation are a winning combination,” said Antonio Amati, General Manager of Almaviva's IT Division. “The implementation of technology in sports has contributed enormous value, not only in terms of economic development, but also in terms of service accessibility, providing opportunities and expanding both the audience and the message. In this context, we support the SFS startup competition in an effort to contribute to the sector’s evolution.”

In this edition, a new format has been introduced, modeled after a soccer game, with two exciting halves and a final “Future Pitch”. Participating startups will have to tackle some of the most cutting-edge topics in the industry: artificial intelligence and Big Data, Web3 and immersive technologies, smart stadiums and fan engagement, wearables, devices and hardware, sustainability, inclusion, and gender equality.

Interested startups can submit their application online on the competition’s official website until October 31st.