What are we looking for?

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We are looking for solutions backed by scientific insights that are suitable for direct use in training environments, such as fields, gyms and rehabilitation areas. For the top athlete and / or recreational athlete. For the individual and/or for the team. You can think of the development areas below, but feel free to surprise us – if your specific solution isn't listed here:

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• Health and energy: Poor health makes it more difficult to exercise sustainably, as it limits the body's ability to create energy and also makes it more difficult to recover from fatigue. Think of: quick scans (starting position) and load capacity.

• Rest, recovery and injury prevention: Rest and recovery are crucial for any athlete who wants to perform well and not get injured. Think of: quick scans (prevention), return-to-sport programs, recovery strategies or materials (sleep, cryo, compression, meditation).

• Physical fitness and coordination: Improving physical fitness and coordination helps to build strength and endurance and improves agility and mobility. Think of: cognitive training, broad motor development, screening motor level. 

• Nutrition: Eating well is essential for optimal sports performance, nutrition provides the body with the fuel it needs to stay physically and mentally healthy. For example: testing body composition, individualizing nutritional requirements and supplementary sports nutrition.

• Mental development and motivation: Sports psychology has become an increasingly important aspect of sports due to its ability to improve athletes' confidence, focus and motivation. Think of: visualization techniques, screening mental status, tools for promoting mental training, teaching program mental value of sports and performance under pressure / stress.

• Tracking and Analytics: Applications or platforms that support the athlete during the activity, often to improve performance, by tracking the activity and providing feedback or training guidance. Think of (hardware and software): tracking systems, test and measurement equipment, monitoring systems, training analysis and training programming.

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What must the solution meet?

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Need-to-have

• Solutions transcend sports and are therefore not exclusively aimed at one sport.

• Solution can start a pilot within 3 months at one or more clubs of Multi-Sportcampus Traiectum.

• Solutions are supported by scientific evidence.

• Solutions are scalable beyond the boundaries of the Multi-Sportcampus Traiectum.

 

Nice to have

• Solutions are accessible and cost-efficient (both in terms of start-up costs and ongoing costs) to enable the implementation of the solution for a wider range of (top) sports clubs.

• Solutions are supported by a permanent team of makers who are dedicated to further developing the product.

• Makers are willing to work together to further improve and develop their solutions.

• Makers are prepared to carry out the pilot themselves at one or more clubs.

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What are we not looking for?

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• Solutions exclusive to one sport.

• Solutions that have not been tested.

• Solutions that are not scalable.

 

What we offer

 

With your pitch you reach the Performance Managers of the five participating Utrecht (top) sports clubs, who together represent 10,000 athletes. These seven Performance Managers will make a selection and invite the best 10 companies/solutions to a live pitch event at FC Utrecht Next in November 2023. Dozens of entrepreneurs and investors will be present, including members of the FC Utrecht Business Club.

 

During the pitch event we will announce the 3 winners, with whom we will discuss a pilot project at one of the five (top) sports clubs. Our goal is to start a paid pilot with at least one company/solution with a budget of at least 10,000 euros. In addition, we strive to find additional resources to set up multiple/larger pilot projects.

 

Moreover, it is our intention to purchase a solution - with a successful pilot and suitable for several (top) sports clubs - as Multi-sport Campus Traiectum. This offers the opportunity to make an impact on a larger scale and further increase the value of your solution.

 

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What we can also do for you:

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• Market: Reach a market of 10,000 members, 1,800,000 annual visitors and 600 companies through our pilots. We are your launching partner for the roll-out of successful Sport Performance solutions within our community and serve as a showcase for the rest of the Netherlands.

• Resources: Make use of our facilities, such as stadiums, changing rooms, canteens, fields and training areas. We provide suitable pilot opportunities in both top sport and recreational sport. During the pilot we offer you a workplace in the stadium of FC Utrecht.

• Knowledge: Take advantage of our Sport Performance Team, made up of experts from various clubs. You will be assigned an expert who will supervise your pilot and provide valuable advice.

• Network: Join our network of 600 companies, investors, all Utrecht knowledge institutions, the municipality and other network organizations in the ecosystem of the Multi-Sportcampus Traiectum. This gives you access to valuable contacts and opportunities.

• Exposure: Generate visibility for your solution through the communication channels of the participating clubs, with a combined reach of more than 400,000 followers. Think of mailings, magazines and communication during competition days.

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Your pitch (max 7 pages / 21 slides)

 

All pitches must include the following:

• A description of your product or solution (max. 3 pages / 9 slides)

• A description of your company & team (max. 1 page / 3 slides)

• A description of your growth ambition and your needs (max. 2 pages / 6 slides)

• A description of the possible link you see with the Multi-Sportcampus Traiectum (max. 1 page / 3 slides)

 

The pitch may be submitted in free form (presentation/slide deck, letter form), but must be uploaded as a PDF file (landscape or portrait A4) (max. 30MB). Videos, example websites, etc. can be included as a link. Pitches in English are allowed.