Initiative:

European AI Sports award

Europe’s stage for AI in sport

If you believe your AI solution can change the game, this is your chance to prove it. For startups, scale-ups and innovators, this is the moment to step into the spotlight. Showcase your breakthrough and win the European AI Sports Award. This award, powered by Sports+Vitality and the European Sports and Wellbeing Alliance for Municipalities (ESWAM), offers more than recognition. Winners gain pan-European visibility, expert endorsement, media exposure and access to a powerful network of decision-makers. The top 3 will present themselves on stage during the AI Sports Summit on November 18 in breda, The Netherlands. You can also present yourself at the expo. To apply for the award, you are in the right place!

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AI for athletes and staff

AI for employees

AI for cities and municipalities

AI for fans

AI for clubs and federations

AI for media and sponsors

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Step into the spo(r)tlight

The European AI Sports Award gives innovators the stage to gain European visibility, pitching at Dutch AI Week in Breda to federations, clubs, cities, brands and investors. Entries are reviewed by an independent jury of experts in AI, sport performance, public health and business, offering valuable feedback to sharpen your impact. Winners benefit from media exposure, advisory credits and stage time that accelerate adoption and growth. The winner’s prize includes € 5.000,- in media value, € 5.000,- in advisory hours and exclusive visibility across Europe.

Live on stage

€ 5.000,- media exposure

€ 5.000,- advisory hours

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European AI Sports award

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September 24, 2025 - November 4, 2025

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Event

Join the ceremony of the European AI Sports award at the AI Sports Summit, November 18 in Breda, The Netherlands. Discover the full program of this summit, click HERE.

Magazine

Spread your message across Europe through our eMagazine! 5.000+ European sport stakeholders receive this eMagazine. A golden opportunity to shake up the world.

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Arno Hermans

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Application process

Choose the package that best suits your ambitions and showcase your innovation at the European AI Sports Award. Whatever package you choose, your company is automatically registered for the European AI Sports Award. This means you also apply for one of the three live pitches on November 18. On 11 November, the 10 nominated innovations will be announced, along with the top 3 finalists who will present on stage during the AI Sport Summit, part of the Dutch AI Week.

Visibility Package - € 300,-

Get featured with a colophon entry and a full-page spotlight in the AI Sports eMagazine. Reach 5.000+ decision-makers across Europe and position your solution in the heart of the AI & sports community.

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Expo Package - € 395,-

Exhibit your innovation live on 18 November with a stand at the summit. Includes 2 participant tickets (worth € 95,- each), access to the AI Founders Lunch, plus table, power supply and Wi-Fi. The perfect way to connect directly with federations, cities, clubs, brands and investors.

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Combo Package - € 595,-

The best of both worlds: full visibility in the eMagazine and a stand at the expo. Maximise your exposure before, during and after Dutch AI Week and put your innovation at the centre of attention.

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Support Package - custom made

Discover how Sports+Vitality supports startups and scaleups in their journey. Get in touch to plan a call. We have supported over 150 companies in sports and wellbeing.

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The European AI Sports Award will be decided by a distinguished jury of five experts, bringing together knowledge from policy, innovation, sport and future trends. Confirmed members include Bert van Thilborgh (futurist and author of Trendsurfing), Morten Pohl (German Olympic Committee), Peter Brouwers (initiator Dutch AI week) and Stefano Pintus (European Commission). Soon the last jury member will be announced. All jury members will be present on November 18 to meet the finalists. Wil you be there?

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Step into the AI arena

AI is no longer a trend, it’s a gamechanger. From training optimization to fan engagement, AI is already transforming every layer of sport. The European AI Sports award is your moment to step forward, gain visibility and shape the future. Applications are open! Join the growing list of innovators across Europe. Will your solution be the one that changes the game?

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