The Rome Chamber of Commerce launches a strategic initiative to support the area’s economy. With the support of the Special Company Development and Territory, and in collaboration with the Lazio Region (through Lazio Innova), the expression of interest is open for participation in the upcoming SFS25. The goal is to select and promote three regional excellences in the Football Industry.
The Call: 3 Full Board Seats for Lazio Startups and MPMIs
As part of the Convention for Joint Participation in Trade Fair Initiatives, the Camera di Commercio of Rome undertakes to select and fully fund the participation of 3 Startups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MPMIs) from Lazio.
The goal is to support the regional economic fabric by offering these entities the opportunity to promote their innovative products and services to Italian and international stakeholderspresent in Turin.
The SFS is the first and only international B2B event in Italy dedicated to the soccer industry, a privileged place for discussion on the key topics: Innovation, Sustainability, Communication, Infrastructure and Fan Engagement.
The selection is aimed at startups and MPMIs in Lazio that present cutting-edge solutions in the Football Industry in one of the following areas:
– Innovation & Technology
– OTT & Broadcast
– Responsibility, Security & Sustainability
– Training on the Job
– Metaverse, NFT and innovative digital assets applied to sports
– Virtual, augmented and mixed reality
– Artificial intelligence and audiovisual for sports
– Ticketing and facial recognition
– Wellness & Sport and Sport & Tourism
Participation in SFS25 is a strategic opportunity to connect with more than 150 international speakers, participate in the “SFS-Extratime” startup competition and attend the award ceremony of the “SFS Awards”.
The promoting entities will also give wide dissemination on their respective institutional channels to the selected companies, maximizing the visibility of Lazio’s innovation on the global stage.
To find out all the selection criteria, admission requirements, and how to participate in the expression of interest, all interested parties are invited to consult the official page of the Camera di Commercio of Rome dedicated to the initiative.
Lazio region and Camera di Commercio of Rome bring you to SFS 25 in Turin
The Rome Chamber of Commerce launches a strategic initiative to support the area's economy. With the support of the Special Company Development and Territory, and in collaboration with the Lazio Region (through Lazio Innova), the expression of interest is open for participation in the upcoming SFS25. The goal is to select and promote three regional excellences in the Football Industry. The Call: 3 Full Board Seats for Lazio Startups and MPMIsAs part of the Convention for Joint Participation in Trade Fair
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