Workshop on Introduction to Launching Sports Startups Held by the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council for Women's Sports

According to the Public Relations Office of the Physical Education and Sports Science Research Institute, a workshop titled "Introduction to Launching Sports Startups" was held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, both in-person and virtually. The event was organized by the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council for Women's Sports and attended by Dr. Neda Broushk, Secretary of the Council, as well as Roxana Arbabinejad and Mohammad Bagher Seifollahi, founders of the Tileh sports software for mothers and children, who served as workshop instructors. A large number of interested participants joined the event virtually.

Key Topics Covered in the Workshop:
Introduction to Business Terminology:

Startups, business models, revenue models, entrepreneurship, innovation, and value creation in products/services.

Capital and funding methods.

Market Research and Feasibility Studies:

Identifying challenges and opportunities in the sports and wellness sectors, including:

Promoting active lifestyles.

Public sports, amateur sports, and professional sports.

Idea Generation and Validation:

Techniques for brainstorming and validating startup ideas.

Revenue Generation and Team Building:

Strategies for generating income and building effective teams.

Project and Product Management:

Managing startup projects and products effectively.

Reasons for Startup Failures:

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Funding and Investor Collaboration:

Securing financial resources and the right timing for engaging with investors.

Marketing, Sales, and Scalability:

Strategies for marketing, sales, and scaling startups.

Overview of Sports Startups by Activity Area:
The instructors also provided an overview of sports startups categorized by their fields of activity, including:

Promoting and Developing Public Sports

Facilitating and Improving Club Management and Sports Administration

Connecting Athletes with Sports Service Providers

Developing Gadgets to Enhance Sports Activities

Providing Equipment, Facilities, and Classes for Individuals with Disabilities

Sports Education and Performance Enhancement

Analysis, Consultation, and Solutions for Athletes

Additionally, active startups in each field were introduced, and their experiences were discussed.

Background on the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council for Women's Sports:
The National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council for Women's Sports operates in collaboration with:

The Advisor for Women and Family Affairs at the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology,

The Deputy for Women's Sports Development at the Ministry of Sports and Youth,

The Advisor for Women's Affairs at the Physical Education and Sports Science Research Institute, and

The Women's Affairs Office of the Tehran Provincial Government.

The Council aims to identify and support startup teams, entrepreneurs, and emerging businesses in the field of women's sports.