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CREATORS
INNOVATORS
DISRUPTORS
R E A D Y ?techchallenge.euroleague.net
B A R C E L O N A , J A N U A R Y 2 1 - 2 5
W E L C O M E TO T E C H C H A L L E N G E
The Euroleague Basketball has always bel ieved in the importance o f
continuously staying ahead of the curve, in disrupting the traditional
sports landscape and in innovating to progress.
As a young property, we truly believe in the power that young projects
and start-ups have and the critical need in sports for these companies to
lead change.
If you are ready to enter a new stage, to solve existing industry challenges
in innovative and creative ways, and to test your solutions in a real
environment, facing real customers, sign up now to the Euroleague
Basketball Tech Challenge, powered by La Salle!
Jordi Bertomeu
President &CEO,
E u r o l e a g u e B a s k e t b a l l
At La Salle Barcelona Campus we are always striving to innovate. The
Euroleague Tech Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to discover new
innovations and explore opportunities, and to make a dif ference in the
sports startup world.
Josep M. Santos
General Manager,
U n i v e r s i t y o f L a S a l l e - U R L
W h a t is the E B Tec h Chal lenge?
A game changing opportunity for startups with an ambition of
disrupting the sports sector through technology. An opportunity to
connect with top global sports organisations, professionals and
experts during an intensive week of mentoring, interaction and
concept validation, ,while understanding the role of startups and
technology as key pillars in this process.
W h y ?
Euroleague Basketball and La Sal le share the ambit ion of being
ahead of the curve and identif iy ing disruption and innovation as a
key factor for growth
H o w ?By selecting the top startups and br inging them together with top sports
professionals to discuss and interact on common areas of interest.
1 Access to some of the best organizations in the sports sector
2 Mentoring sessions with top professionals
3Private conferences, panel discussions and case study
presentations
W H A T I S O F F E R E D ?EB Tech Challenge – Barcelona, January 201 9
21th – 25th
4 Entrepreneurial advice and guidance
5Connection with potential clients / Validation
of business model
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You may gain an opportunity to continue
developing your solutions with Euroleague
Basketball and its partners.
On top of this, we’ll cover accommodation /
lodging / Lunch during the Tech Challenge
Organizing Companies
... and many more
T H E J U R YA prestigious jury featuring world renowned professionals will select the finalists and winning
startups.
L u i s V i c e n t e
Chief Digital
Transformation &
Innovation Officer
-
F I F A
X a v i e r B i d a u l t
Commercial Director,
Basketball - I M GM e d i a
D a v i d H o p k i n s o n
Global Head of
Partnerships - R e a l M a d r i d C . F .
J o r d iB e r t o m e u
President &
CEO,
E u r o l e a g u eB a s k e t b a l l
S r e eV a r m a
Founder &
CEO,
i S p o r t c o n n e ct &i S p o r t c o n n e ct C a p i t a l
J o s e p M.S a n t o s
General
Manager,
U n i v e r s i t y o f L aS a l l e - U R L
EB Tech Challenge
D í d a c L e e
Cofounder -
G a l d a n a V e n t u r e s
C A L E N D A R
Open call – application
7 November – 5 December
Evaluation
6 December – 17 November
Announcement of finalists
21 December
‘TechChallenge’
& announcement of winners21 – 25 January Barcelona
The event will be held in Barcelona, at:
Euroleague Basketball headquarters
& La Salle Campus.
EB Tech Challenge
E L I G I B I L I T YR E Q U I R E M E N T S
In order to qualify for competition,
applicants must fulfil all
requirements listed at the official
rules, which include:
· Startups or projects in early stages
· Startups that have solutions in other markets that
could apply to sports are welcome.
· Alignment with selected areas of interest
· Full availability for Tech Challenge participation
Rules avaliable at
techchallenge.euroleague.net
Euroleague Tech Challenge
A R E A S O F I N T E R E S T
B u s i n e s s
Digital Ticketing
Data Management
Monetization of assets
M a r k e t i n g & C o m m u n i c a t i o n
Fan engagement
Fan relationship with a focus on young fans
S m a r t A r e n a
Activity trackers
Facilities Management
Projects presented must have technologyat the center and cover at least one of the following areas:
O t h e r sA wild-card will be reserved for any projects that do not fall
within any of the categories listed here, but still is
identified as a potential solution to existing or future
challenges or stands out due to its innovative project .
EB Tech Challenge
P R O M O T E R S
E U R O L E A G U E B A S K E T B A L L
Euroleague Basketball is a global leader in the sports and
entertainment business, devoted to delivering superior clubs
European leagues under a unique and innovative organizational
model. Owned and managed by some of most successful and
historical clubs in the world, EB manages the continent’s two
premier men’s basketball competitions, the Turkish Airlines
EuroLeague and 7DAYS EuroCup, as well the sport’s premier
under-18 showcase, the EB Adidas Next Generation Tournament.
Euroleague Basketball competitions bring the elite of European
L A S A L L E –U R L
Technova La Salle
Technological university with a strong entrepreneurial focus and a
renowned specialization in sports management.
Technova La Salle is a award winning High Technology incubator.
basketball to all five continents with broadcasts in over 210
countries and territories, and to the entire sports community
through its OTT platform EuroLeague TV. EB also organizes a series
of community and educational programs. Its ground-breaking
corporate social responsibility program One Team features 40 clubs
that have already made a difference on over 12,000 participants
lives. Its Sports Business MBA trains future professionals in sports
management.
Currently Technova is the president of the International Association
of Scientific Parks (IASP).
EB Tech Challenge
“The whole week was an amazing opportunity for getting messages across” – Avi Polark, CEO NGAGE Sportek
“I will call the experience, just priceless” – Daniel Waiss, NFC Sound
Winner and Most Disruptive SolutionEnterpreneurship award
“It was a unique opportunity to showcase our product and develop a relationship with the biggest brands in the sports sector” - Jasper Swelheim, CEO Content Stadium
New Social Media Partner of Euroleague
L a s t Y e a r P a r t i c i p a n t s
G O O D LUCK!!
C R E A T O R S . I N N O VA T O R S. D I SR U P T O R S. .
A R E Y O U R E A D Y ?
Visit techchallenge.euroleague.net and complete the application
form before December 5, 2018.
Wait for Euroleague Basketball and La Salle to announce the
finalist startups/projects.
H O W T O A P P L Y
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EB Tech Challenge
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