If you experience any issues with the registration process or have any questions about SportUp, please feel free to contact us via sportup@innovatielabthialf.nl or use the contact form on this website.
The 6th edition of the SportUp Boost Pre-Accelerator Program will begin in October 2026. The Autumn Edition will be hosted by Innovatielab Thialf in collaboration with regional partners.
At national level there will be collaboration with Orange Sport Forum, Sports and Technology, Papendal and Sportinnovator.
Application Timeline Details – Key dates for application, review, and selection of top proposals:
▸ August 24 – Application Opens
▸ September 22 – Online Information Meeting (optional)
▸ October 5 – Application Closes
▸ October 9 – Startups Selection Announcement
Boost Program Details – Key preliminary dates for the on-site workshop sessions:
▸ October 28 – Kick Off and lean canvas Workshop
▸ November 11 – Problem Workshop
▸ November 27 – Solution Workshop
▸ December 16 – Finance Workshop
▸ January 6 – Go-To-Market Workshop
▸ January 15/22 – Pitch Event
Note: The workshops will be paired with talks from inspiring speakers and visits to elite sports facilities and innovative companies. The workshop-days will take a full day and all workshops and visits are mandotory for the participants.
Investment Details – Program Cost and Pricing:
Selected participants will pay €750 per Startup.
Pre-registration – Application & Registration:
Ready to join us?
Send an email to sportup@innovatielabthialf.nl or use the contact form.
From august 24, you’ll be redirected to our application platform, where you can create an account to get started. Applications open on August 24 at 12:00H and closes on October 5th at 23:59H —don’t miss out!
If you experience any issues with the registration process or have any questions about SportUp, please feel free to contact us via sportup@innovatielabthialf.nl or use the contact form on this website.