The Sport Innovation Awards
The Sports Innovation Awards competition at the Sports and Parasports Exhibition is aimed at rewarding an innovative solution or initiative to promote sporting activities. It is designed to highlight innovative solutions and new initiatives.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
#1 : Increase the visibility of your innovation and your brand: benefit from a comprehensive communication campaign on the show website, social networks, newsletters and press and partner relays.
#2 : Boost your profile: a prime platform for showcasing your innovations to public, private and institutional players looking for something new.
#3 : Winners’ prizes: 6m² stand space or a visibility pack for the next edition, as well as a Winner 2025 Communication Kit and a communication campaign dedicated to the winners.
THE 4 AWARD CATEGORIES
Each innovation must be submitted in one of the four categories of the Sports and Parasports Show Innovation Awards. Winners will be selected in each of these categories.
Development of sports and active practices
Modernization of sports facilities in favor of ecological transition
Acceleration and deployment of inclusive practices
Management of sports structures and development of professions and skills
Who can apply?
New this year, the Sports Innovation Awards are now open to EVERYONE: exhibitors and co-exhibitors at the show (free) as well as non-exhibitors!
Each company will be able to present:
– innovative products, equipment, materials, technologies, and services
– and/or collaborations, projects, and initiatives carried out with a community
ONLY CONDITIONS:
– Propose innovations that will be marketed for the first time within 18 months of the 2025 edition of the Show.
– Maximum 3 applications per company
HOW TO APPLY?
Fill in the “Product” Application Form for an innovative solution (product or service) first marketed by the applicant within the 18 months preceding the 2025 edition of the Sports and Parasports Exhibition.
Fill in the “Project” Application Form for an innovative collaboration with a local/regional/municipal-level sports venue or facility located exclusively in France. The initiative may already be implemented, in progress, or at the project stage, and should have the potential to be replicated or adapted by other local authorities or venues.
A maximum of 3 entries per company is allowed.
Application forms will be available soon.
Awards supported by a jury of experts
This year, the jury will be made up of expert figures, representatives of the institutional partners of the Sports and Parasports Exhibition.
selection steps and processes
Candidacy
You can submit 1 or more applications until October 20, 2025. (application form available soon).
Review of applications
During November, for each valid application, the selection committee will examine both the innovative nature and the impact of the innovation.
Announcement of the winners
Announcement and presentation of the winners will take place on Thursday, November 20th at the Sports and Parasports Show in the Sports Arena.
Each winner will receive a free 6m² booth at the 2026 Sports Show, a "winner" display at the 2025 show, and a "winner" communications kit.
A question about the Sports Innovation Awards?
Do not hesitate to contact Rhéa Vilette for any questions or information on the Innovation Awards at the Sports and Parasports Show:
rhea.vilette@infopro-digital.com
+33 (0) 1 79 06 73 66
