Future of Sport Lab names 10 new startups to accelerator program
- The Future of Sport Lab announced on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the selection of 10 startups for its incubator program at Toronto Metropolitan University.
- The program, led by Cheri Bradish, responded to a surge in AI-focused applications reflecting its decade-long commitment to sport tech innovation.
- Selected startups, like Calgary's HooperIQ and Markham's Elev8 & Perform, include AI-driven platforms for athlete decision-making, recovery, and performance enhancement.
- Bradish highlighted that AI is now present across all areas of sport and business, and stressed the importance of balancing this technology with the essential human aspects involved.
- The accelerator aims to help startups, many led by athlete entrepreneurs, advance through an eight to 12-week curriculum, supporting growth and partnership building.
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Future of Sport Lab names 10 new startups to accelerator program
TORONTO — Artificial intelligence is here to stay, at least in the world of sport tech, according to one industry expert. The Future of Sports Lab announced the selection of 10 innovative startups for its incubator program on Thursday.
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TORONTO — Artificial intelligence is here to stay, at least in the world of sport tech, according to one industry expert. The Future of Sports Lab announced the selection of 10 innovative startups for its incubator program on Thursday. Cheri Bradish, an associate professor at Toronto Metropolitan University who is the founder and managing director of the school’s sport tech accelerator, said more applications to the program involved AI than any …
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