SPRINGBOARD 2
Ongoing
About
Partners
Main Priority Area
Dual Career of Athletes
Budget
€400,000
Venue
Norway, Spain, Netherlands, Türkiye, Sweden
Duration
24 Months
SPRINGBOARD 2
Background
The European sports-technology (Sports Tech) sector is expanding rapidly—but women, especially athletes, remain underrepresented in innovation and leadership. Springboard 2 builds on the success of Springboard 1 – Athletes New Careers, which explored how athletes can transition into tech-oriented entrepreneurship. Insights from that project revealed that women face distinct barriers: gender bias, limited access to funding and mentoring, and few visible role models.
Objectives
Springboard 2 empowers women athletes aged 24–35 to become entrepreneurs and leaders in Sports Tech through:
Training & Skill Development: tailored modules on entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology.
Mentorship: a Europe-wide mentoring network using the SheSkillz Global digital platform.
Networking & Community: European events and online spaces connecting athletes, experts, and investors.
Policy & Advocacy: guidelines and recommendations for inclusive practices in sport and tech organisations.
Partnership
Led by Igloo Innovation (Norway), the consortium unites six partners:
Collective Innovation (NO), Global Sports Innovation Center (ES), Orange Sports Forum (NL), Güler Legacy Sports Accelerator (TR), and JohnsenSkillz / SheSkillz Global (SE/CH).
Together, they combine expertise in entrepreneurship, gender equality, sport innovation, and digital mentoring.
Activities
Research on barriers faced by women athletes in Sports Tech.
Development of five interactive training modules and case studies on female Sports Tech leaders.
Workshops and bootcamps across Europe on business creation, pitching, fundraising, and leadership.
A digital mentorship and networking platform linking 100 women athletes with 50 mentors.
Dissemination events, publications, and open-access toolkits to scale the results.
Project Results
Expected Results
100 women athletes empowered with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
50 new mentor–mentee partnerships established across Europe.
At least 20 sport and tech organisations adopting inclusive policies.
A sustainable European network advancing gender equality and innovation in Sports Tech.
Long-Term Impact
Springboard 2 contributes to EU priorities on gender equality, inclusion, innovation, and dual careers in sport. By bridging the gap between sport and technology, the project strengthens Europe’s leadership in a fast-growing sector and ensures that women athletes play a central role in shaping its future.
SPRINGBOARD 2
Ongoing
About
Partners
Main Priority Area
Dual Career of Athletes
Budget
€400,000
Venue
Norway, Spain, Netherlands, Türkiye, Sweden
Duration
24 Months
SPRINGBOARD 2
Background
The European sports-technology (Sports Tech) sector is expanding rapidly—but women, especially athletes, remain underrepresented in innovation and leadership. Springboard 2 builds on the success of Springboard 1 – Athletes New Careers, which explored how athletes can transition into tech-oriented entrepreneurship. Insights from that project revealed that women face distinct barriers: gender bias, limited access to funding and mentoring, and few visible role models.
Objectives
Springboard 2 empowers women athletes aged 24–35 to become entrepreneurs and leaders in Sports Tech through:
Training & Skill Development: tailored modules on entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology.
Mentorship: a Europe-wide mentoring network using the SheSkillz Global digital platform.
Networking & Community: European events and online spaces connecting athletes, experts, and investors.
Policy & Advocacy: guidelines and recommendations for inclusive practices in sport and tech organisations.
Partnership
Led by Igloo Innovation (Norway), the consortium unites six partners:
Collective Innovation (NO), Global Sports Innovation Center (ES), Orange Sports Forum (NL), Güler Legacy Sports Accelerator (TR), and JohnsenSkillz / SheSkillz Global (SE/CH).
Together, they combine expertise in entrepreneurship, gender equality, sport innovation, and digital mentoring.
Activities
Research on barriers faced by women athletes in Sports Tech.
Development of five interactive training modules and case studies on female Sports Tech leaders.
Workshops and bootcamps across Europe on business creation, pitching, fundraising, and leadership.
A digital mentorship and networking platform linking 100 women athletes with 50 mentors.
Dissemination events, publications, and open-access toolkits to scale the results.
Project Results
Expected Results
100 women athletes empowered with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
50 new mentor–mentee partnerships established across Europe.
At least 20 sport and tech organisations adopting inclusive policies.
A sustainable European network advancing gender equality and innovation in Sports Tech.
Long-Term Impact
Springboard 2 contributes to EU priorities on gender equality, inclusion, innovation, and dual careers in sport. By bridging the gap between sport and technology, the project strengthens Europe’s leadership in a fast-growing sector and ensures that women athletes play a central role in shaping its future.
SPRINGBOARD 2
Ongoing
About
Partners
Main Priority Area
Dual Career of Athletes
Budget
€400,000
Venue
Norway, Spain, Netherlands, Türkiye, Sweden
Duration
24 Months
SPRINGBOARD 2
Background
The European sports-technology (Sports Tech) sector is expanding rapidly—but women, especially athletes, remain underrepresented in innovation and leadership. Springboard 2 builds on the success of Springboard 1 – Athletes New Careers, which explored how athletes can transition into tech-oriented entrepreneurship. Insights from that project revealed that women face distinct barriers: gender bias, limited access to funding and mentoring, and few visible role models.
Objectives
Springboard 2 empowers women athletes aged 24–35 to become entrepreneurs and leaders in Sports Tech through:
Training & Skill Development: tailored modules on entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology.
Mentorship: a Europe-wide mentoring network using the SheSkillz Global digital platform.
Networking & Community: European events and online spaces connecting athletes, experts, and investors.
Policy & Advocacy: guidelines and recommendations for inclusive practices in sport and tech organisations.
Partnership
Led by Igloo Innovation (Norway), the consortium unites six partners:
Collective Innovation (NO), Global Sports Innovation Center (ES), Orange Sports Forum (NL), Güler Legacy Sports Accelerator (TR), and JohnsenSkillz / SheSkillz Global (SE/CH).
Together, they combine expertise in entrepreneurship, gender equality, sport innovation, and digital mentoring.
Activities
Research on barriers faced by women athletes in Sports Tech.
Development of five interactive training modules and case studies on female Sports Tech leaders.
Workshops and bootcamps across Europe on business creation, pitching, fundraising, and leadership.
A digital mentorship and networking platform linking 100 women athletes with 50 mentors.
Dissemination events, publications, and open-access toolkits to scale the results.
Project Results
Expected Results
100 women athletes empowered with entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
50 new mentor–mentee partnerships established across Europe.
At least 20 sport and tech organisations adopting inclusive policies.
A sustainable European network advancing gender equality and innovation in Sports Tech.
Long-Term Impact
Springboard 2 contributes to EU priorities on gender equality, inclusion, innovation, and dual careers in sport. By bridging the gap between sport and technology, the project strengthens Europe’s leadership in a fast-growing sector and ensures that women athletes play a central role in shaping its future.