Join the kick-off
Meet the programme team, understand the journey and prepare for the months ahead.
IOC Athlete365 Business Accelerator
IOC Athlete365 Business Accelerator
The Athlete365 Business Accelerator Programme is an IOC initiative supporting Olympians, Paralympians and elite athletes in their transition to entrepreneurship, offering structured learning, mentorship, and resources to help them build and scale successful businesses.
Acceleration phase · 2026–2027
Turn your ambition into action.
The Athlete365 Business Accelerator supports Olympians, Paralympians and elite athletes as they develop sustainable businesses beyond the field of play.
Your next steps
October · Getting readyWhat to expect this month
Complete your assessment
Clarify your current business position, priorities and the areas where support matters most.
Meet your mentor
Set expectations, agree on ways of working and establish the focus of your mentoring journey.
Introduce yourself
Post a short message on the Discussion Wall: share your name, sport, country and one sentence about your business.
Programme overview
A structured path to progress
Each month combines expert guidance, mentoring, peer learning and practical action so that new knowledge becomes measurable business progress.
Core themes
One essential business priority explored each month.
Mentoring
Individual support shaped around your goals and context.
Practical learning
Expert sessions, tools, peer exchange and real-world application.
Athlete community
A trusted international network of athlete entrepreneurs.
NovemberProduct & Service
DecemberMinimum Viable Product (MVP)
JanuaryFinance
FebruaryMarketing & Branding
MarchHuman Resources & Organisation
AprilSales
Your programme hub
Everything you need, in one place
Explore your programme timeline, first-month sessions and resources, and community.
02 · Month 1
Sessions & resources
Find expert session information, recordings, slides, templates and practical tools for the first month.
→03 · Connect
Athlete community
Meet the participants and discover the businesses behind the athletes.
→04 · Be supported
Mentors & experts
Discover the professionals contributing their experience to your journey.
→Build. Test. Learn. Grow.
Your sporting career has already taught you how to commit, adapt and perform. Now it is time to bring that same mindset to your business.