The Sport Innovation Awards
Who can apply?
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.
By applying, you will:
- Gain visibility among industry professionals and the media.
- Showcase your expertise through sector-wide recognition.
- Create new opportunities and partnerships.
- Demonstrate your commitment and your role in sports innovation.
The 6 awards categories
1
Development of sports and active practices
Promoting physical activity, sport, and active lifestyles for all.
2
Sustainable transformation of sports infrastructure
Making sports facilities more sustainable, efficient, and economically viable.
3
Inclusive, community-based and accessible sport
Making sport a driver of inclusion, social cohesion, and equal opportunities.
4
Innovation, management and performance of sports organisations
Supporting the transformation, skills development, and long-term sustainability of sport sector stakeholders.
5
Attractiveness and Adaptation of Mountain and Nature-Based Territories
Enhancing the attractiveness, resilience, and sustainable development of mountain and nature-based regions.
6
Digital Technologies and Services for Sport
Transforming sports participation, management, and the overall sports experience through digital innovation.
Who can apply?
The Sports Innovation Awards are open to EVERYONE: both exhibitors and co-exhibitors of the trade show (free of charge), as well as non-exhibitors (€470 excl. VAT).
Payment of the registration fee allows you to submit up to 3 application files.
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.
Please note : application deadline is November 1st at 11:59 PM!
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 may submit one or more applications until 1 November, 11:59 pm.
Review of applications
In November, the selection committee will review each validated application to assess its innovative nature and potential impact, and will choose the finalists who will pitch at the Sports and Para-Sports Exhibition.
Annoucement of the winners
he finalists will have to deliver a pitch sequence before the final jury, which will score each candidate on the morning of November 26th.
The announcement and presentation of the winners will take place on the afternoon of November 26th.
Each winner will receive one of the following: Either 6 m² of free booth space for the next edition, for any application for admission that includes the booking of a booth with a minimum area of 18 m². Or, a Sports & Parasports Fair communication toolkit. For non-exhibiting winners who do not wish to participate as exhibitors in the next edition of the fair: an in-depth article (300 characters) on the news page of the website.
A question about the Sports Innovation Awards?
Do not hesitate to contact Thamara FERREIRA PIEDADE for any questions or information on the Innovation Awards at the Sports and Parasports Show:
thamara.ferreira-piedade@infopro-digital.com
06 63 28 60 93
