Another game-changing challenge is underway—this time, in partnership with Anthropy Partners, and focused on one of the most vital questions in sport: what will the future of play look like?
The Future of Play Challenge is tackling just that—bringing together bold, youth-focused solutions that make sport more engaging, inclusive, and accessible. From safe equipment and gamified fitness to community-driven platforms and sensor-enhanced gear, these innovations are designed to inspire the next generation to move, belong, and thrive through sport.
Now, the top 20 semi-finalists are getting ready to pitch for a place on the finals stage at THE SPOT 2025 on 13 May in Lausanne.
🎥 Want to watch them pitch?
The Semi-Final is open to the public and will take place online on
📅 7 April 2025 at 15:00 CET
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Here are the 20 semi-finalists:
🔗 Apollo – A VR training platform that helps young athletes understand tactics by immersing them in ultra-realistic match scenarios, improving intuition and decision-making.
🔗 Tricerasport – Turning spectators into “spect’actors” by bringing interactive formats to live sports and reimagining how fans engage with matches.
🔗 Rezon – The first wearable solution to combine brain protection, injury detection, and performance enhancement—redefining head safety in sport.
🔗 Equip Sport – Making sport more accessible by bringing equipment directly to communities, with over 400 active stations promoting healthy movement in cities.
🔗 Air Aware Labs – Delivering real-time, personalized air quality insights through AI-powered sensors and apps—making outdoor play safer.
🔗 SportyGo – A flexible multi-sport subscription for kids that removes long-term commitments and empowers children to explore new activities through an intuitive app.
🔗 Exoligamentz – A patented second-skin sports glove with advanced finger reinforcement, enhancing grip and protection in contact sports.
🔗 PlayOn Foundation – A grassroots initiative using team sports to drive youth development in Uganda, targeting young athletes across Kampala and Wakiso.
🔗 MoveAhead – A movement analytics platform turning passive screen time into personalised play, helping kids build movement competence and confidence.
🔗 Touch2See – A touch-sensitive tablet developed for visually impaired and blind users to experience live sporting events in real time.
🔗 Brace – A social injury rehabilitation app offering peer support, health tracking, and content to help athletes recover stronger, together.
🔗 OptiZone – Empowering athletes to push beyond limits with proactive and personalized care for safe performance improvement.
🔗 Svexa – Licensing an AI-powered intelligence layer to sport and fitness platforms, enabling individualized profiling, recovery tracking, and training optimization.
🔗 NexusWXC – Solving the billion-dollar blind spot in weather forecasting by making it easier to trust and act on hyper-localised, actionable forecasts.
🔗 Davinci Wearables – A wellness platform designed for active females, combining a proprietary liner, wearable device, and data-driven performance recommendations.
🔗 hominin.ai – Capturing movement through headphones using biomechanical and astrophysics-inspired methods—enabling real-time motion tracking in any setting.
🔗 Zephyr – AI software that watches and analyses game video based on a coach’s model, automatically generating the stats that matter.
🔗 Presage Technologies Inc. – Generating accurate physiological data using only a camera, with patent-pending sports applications.
🔗 Kuul Play – Blending digital and real-world movement through AI-powered games that drive youth participation, brand engagement, and social play.
🔗 Wellnify.ai – Using daily movement quests, AR games, and streaks to make activity fun—building healthy habits and confidence in youth.