THE CHALLENGE
The call for the startup competition of the Social Football Summit is now open, marking its 6th edition this year.
Startups, innovative SMEs, SMEs established after January 1st, 2019, informal teams made up of at least three individuals (over 18 years old), holding at least a high school diploma or equivalent qualification, as well as spin-offs from university departments and research centers, are all eligible to submit innovative solution proposals in line with the objectives of the Call.
This year, the competition will feature a new format, structured in two halves—just like a football match—leading to a final round. During the competition, the eight selected startups will compete in the first half with a 4-minute pitch to progress to the next stage. In the second half, the four remaining startups will face a new challenge on a specific theme. Finally, the two finalist startups will have 3 minutes to present their “Future Pitch”.
The final phase will take place on November 19th at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, and the €5,000 prize will be awarded during the Social Football Summit gala evening.
Applications are open until October 31st.
INNOVATION TOUR
The Extra Time Innovation Tour is the first step towards your adventure in the SFS startup competition!
This tour is designed to present and promote the competition in various Italian cities, giving everyone the opportunity to discover the details of this initiative dedicated to innovation in the world of sports and technology.
Join one of the stops on the Innovation Tour and start your journey towards success.
TOPICS
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
WEB3 and Immersive Technologies
Smart Stadium and Fan Engagement
Wearable Devices and Hardware
Cross-cutting Focus on Sustainability, Inclusion, and Gender Equality
TRAINING PITCH
Preparing startups for the final pitch presentation. The objectives are to:
- “Standardize” the content to allow the jury to evaluate pitches characterized by the same type of information
- “Train” the startup speakers in time management and optimizing presentation methods
PITCH COMPETITION
First “half”
First “half”
Challenge between 8 startups, each having 4 minutes to present their pitch. The jury selects 4 startups with a score from 1 to 10 for the next phase.
Second “half”
Second “half”
4 startups chosen by the jury advance to this second phase. The startups have 3 minutes to focus on a specific topic. The jury selects the two finalists, again using the 1-10 scale.
FINAL
FINAL
3 minutes for each startup. Presentation of the future PITCH. Each jury member gives their preference to one of the two startups.
STEPS
SEPTEMBER
opening of applications
OCTOBER 31
closing of applications
NOVEMBER 7
admission to the final phase
NOVEMBER 14
pitch training
NOVEMBER 19
challenge – Stadio Olimpico di Roma
