High level sports sets extremely high standards. To continu to improve performances (faster, further, higher,...) and to make a difference, athletes need help from technology and science.

The innovation potential of sports in the region is remarkable because of the presence of knowlegde and expertise. There are numerous research teams thata are playing a pioneering role in this area. In addition, several companies invest in innovative technologies for the sporting sector. Furthermore, sportsclubs and athletes are willing to test new developments and implement new technologies.

However, these actors are barely cooperating and not aware of each other's activities. Sports.tech fills this gap and creates potential for interdisciplinary networks, communication and fast technology transfer of innovations in sports.

Sports.Tech focusses on athletes who want to lift their performances to a higher level. The subsequent innovations can have a spill-over effect on recreational sports. This way Sports.Tech will contribute to public health.

We consider technology as a tool to get the most out of the athlete. 
By a good understanding of the potential and the needs of athletes, technology can help to improve their physical & mental condition, their technique and nutrition.

Sports.Tech aims at becoming a nexus between the sport industry, technology companies, entrepreneurs, students, research centers & sportsclubs by creating synergies, spotting opportunities and enhancing their competitiveness.

Sports.Tech's objective is to pursue a better balance between technology push and market pull by encountering the sporter's needs.

Sports.Tech is an initiative of KU Leuven Research & Developmentand Flanders Smart Hub, and supported by the Province of Flemish- Brabant.

Sports.Tech is coordinated by Tine Van Lommel. Tine is working at KU Leuven Research & Development, spin-off & innovation and she is lifetech manager of Flanders Smart Hub.