GSIC Groundbreakers Challenge
Bridging the gap between technology providers and the sports industry, creating a thriving ecosystem for sports innovation and development

GROUNDBREAKERS CHALLENGE

Over the past 2 years, GSIC powered by Microsoft has worked with 30 sports organizations globally to identify the most pressing challenges faced by the sports industry today. 

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most relevant problem statements, rooted in real-world challenges faced by the industry and curated a catalog of solutions with the best technology providers to solve them. Our partners offer innovative solutions that have the potential to transform the sports landscape.

This unique platform facilitates collaboration, accelerates innovation, and drives the growth of the sports industry.

PROBLEM STATEMENTS

Discover the industry’s most relevant problem statements below.

SPORTS ENTITIES INVOLVED

CATALOG OF SOLUTIONS

COMING SOON!

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE CATALOG OF SOLUTIONS FOR SPORTS ENTITIES

GSIC powered by Microsoft has developed a curated catalog of top-tier solutions, for sports entities providing essential information on leading solution providers for a wide range of problem statements. Our catalog features cutting-edge solutions designed to address the unique challenges facing the sports industry today including:

BENEFITS FOR SPORTS ENTITIES
  • Scouting of Solutions: Gain access to the best, market-tested tech solutions from around the world to solve your current challenges with best in class technologies
  • Pilot Projects: Get introductions to explore potential implementations/pilot projects with the tech providers.

GSIC CATALOG OF SOLUTIONS:
WORLD-CLASS SOLUTION PROVIDERS

Join the GSIC ecosystem and become a vital part of our comprehensive catalog of solutions. Your company’s innovative offerings could be the key to solving the most pressing challenges facing the sports industry today.

CURRENT PROVIDERS IN OUR CATALOG 
  • GSIC Members: From 60 countries across the globe, with client portfolios including some of the top sports entities in the world
  • Open Innovation Challenge Finalists: The best startups and scaleups, finalists and winners of GSIC’s diverse open innovation programs.
  • Other World-Class Companies: Industry giants offering proven track records working with global sports entities and rights holders

REPORTS & WHITEPAPERS

Explore GSIC’s comprehensive collection of reports and whitepapers, showcasing best practices from throughout the sports industry. Our resources cover a wide range of topics, from AI and Smart Venues, High Performance Technology and Sports Tourism, providing valuable insights and innovative strategies to help you stay ahead in the dynamic world of sports.

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