Deadline: November 21, 2024
Applications for the Olympism365 Innovation Hub Tech365 Explore 2025 are now open. Tech365 is a specific initiative within the Hub, designed to explore and incubate emerging technologies that have the potential to accelerate sport’s contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This does not disqualify groups or individuals using technologies or tech-based solutions to apply for funding from other strands (Grassroots365, Collective365, and Enterprise365). Instead, Tech365 intentionally designed to advance learning and experimentation around emerging technologies.
Tech365 is designed to accomplish the following key objectives:
- Facilitate learning and knowledge exchange on emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and virtual/augmented reality.
- Pilot and test emerging technologies that support regenerative practices and experiences in and through sport, benefiting people, communities, and the planet.
- Catalyse the development of open-source tools and solutions that enhance, optimise, and scale sport’s positive impact on society and the environment.
- Foster cross-sector collaboration to drive education, experimentation, and adoption of emerging technologies, leveraging sport to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Tech365 Overview
Tech365 will explore and incubate initiatives powered by emerging technologies that have the potential to accelerate sport’s positive contribution to society.
- Tech365 Explore (phase 1) – a networking and knowledge exchange collective comprising diverse innovators.
- Tech365 Incubate (phase 2) – expert guidance and/or grants for emerging tech innovations, for which Tech365 Explore collective members are eligible to apply.
Benefits
- By joining Tech365 Explore, you will expand your network of global sport, tech and social impact innovators, learn and exchange on exciting cutting-edge topics, and contribute to a growing, cross-sector and global movement advancing the role and potential of emerging technologies in accelerating sport’s positive contribution to society and the planet.
- You will be invited to lead discussions, showcase your work, or suggest ideas that maximise the reach, role and impact of the Tech365 Explore collective. You will be recognised and credited (as desired) as a Tech365 innovator in O365 Innovation Hub publications and communications on emerging technologies in sport and social impact.
- As a member of Tech365 Explore, you will also have the opportunity to apply for Tech365 Incubate, where you could receive expert guidance and/or an equity-free grant.
Eligibility
They welcome applications from individuals with diverse interest and innovation backgrounds, experiences, and industries (not only sport and social impact), as well as representatives from a diverse range of projects, organisations and companies worldwide. Applicants should express interest in joining a dynamic collective that will engage in networking and knowledge exchange opportunities focused on the theme of using emerging technologies in and through sport to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Individuals above the age of 18, residing anywhere in the world. This could include entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, students, activists, and industry professionals.
- Representatives of organisations (registered or unregistered), residing anywhere in the world. This could include companies, startups, research institutes, universities, DAOs, collectives, NGOs, sports clubs, sports federations.
- Demonstrated minimum of 2 years interest / experience in your innovation or emerging technology/ies area.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee (representatives from the O365 Innovation Hub and an external expert panel) will assess applications based on:
- Demonstrated interest, understanding and/or experience of using emerging technology/ies in any sector, with commitment to using it in the context of sport for social impact.
- Demonstrated willingness towards contributing to open ideating and learning within the Tech365 Explore collective.
- Uniqueness of perspective or innovation that will enhance the composition of the collective.
Application
Complete the short application form providing details about yourself and your role as an innovator, along with a 3-minute video of you explaining the following:
- Introduce yourself and your experience, including background with emerging technology/ies.
- Why do you want to be part of a networking and knowledge exchange on emerging technologies for sport and social impact?
- What will you bring to the Tech365 Explore collective?
- What is one suggestion or idea that will maximise the reach, role, and impact of the Tech365 Explore collective?
For more information, visit Tech365.
