🚀 Challenge AI & Robotics 2026
🚀 Challenge AI & Robotics 2026
Calling startups! Transform sports with AI and robotics! 🚀 Showcase your innovation and compete on the global stage. Apply now!
Sport Innovation Challenge Results
After an intense challenge that lasted over 5 months and saw over 45 ideas, the Final of the Sport Innovation Challenge - AI & Robotics took place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.
With this challenge, we were aiming to find solutions to inspire and disrupt the sport industry.
The 5 finalists gave it their all during their 2 minutes pitch, which was followed by a 3 minutes Q&A from the judges.
Let's Discover who the Grand Winners are!
The 5 finalists gave it their all during their 2 minutes pitch, which was followed by a 3 minutes Q&A from the judges.
Let's Discover who the Grand Winners are!
Congratulations to the winners!
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
1st
Aiving
Founded in 2024 in Switzerland (Lausanne), Aiving develops wearable technologies and AI-powered motion analysis solutions for figure skating and sports performance. Their platform helps athletes, coaches, and judges track movement, improve training, and reduce injury risks through real-time performance analytics.
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2nd
ORPHE Inc.
Founded in 2014 in Japan (Tokyo), ORPHE develops smart footwear and motion-sensing technologies combining wearable sensors, AI, and biomechanics. Their solutions are used across sports, healthcare, and performance analytics to monitor movement and enhance athletic performance.
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3rd
Space 11
Founded in 2023 in Italy (Rome), Space 11 is an AI & robotics startup focused on industrial digital twins powered by space technologies, drones, IoT, and artificial intelligence. Their solutions help organisations monitor infrastructure, predict failures, and optimise operations through advanced real-time digital modelling.
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Congratulations to all the finalists!
Aiving
Aiving develops wearable technologies and AI-powered motion analysis solutions for figure skating and sports performance. Their platform helps athletes, coaches, and judges track movement, improve training, and reduce injury risks through real-time performance analytics.
Country:
Switzerland (Lausanne)
Year Foundation:
2024
Website:
Barin Sports 360
Barin Sports 360 develops wearable GPS tracking and sports analytics technologies for athletes and teams. Their solutions provide real-time performance monitoring, data analysis, and training optimisation tools for the professional sports industry.
Country:
Bulgaria (Sofia)
Year Foundation:
2015
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ORPHE Inc.
ORPHE Inc. develops smart footwear and motion-sensing technologies combining wearable sensors, AI, and biomechanics. Their solutions are used across sports, healthcare, and performance analytics to monitor movement and enhance athletic performance.
Country:
Japan (Tokyo)
Year Foundation:
2014
Website:
Skinetix
Skinetix develops sensorised sportswear capable of capturing real-time muscle activity and biomechanical movement data. Their technology supports injury prevention, recovery optimisation, and enhanced athletic performance through advanced wearable analytics.
Space 11
Space 11 is an AI & robotics startup focused on industrial digital twins powered by space technologies, drones, IoT, and artificial intelligence. Their solutions help organisations monitor infrastructure, predict failures, and optimise operations through advanced real-time digital modelling.