The OSF Sports & Vitality Start-up & Scale-up Program is designed for ambitious sports start-ups and scale-ups that view the Netherlands as the ideal place to start, grow, and internationalize their business. We are eager to collaborate with entrepreneurs working on technological or social innovations in the fields of Sports & Vitality, Sports High-Tech Systems & Materials, and the Sports & Creative Industries.
As part of our facilitator program, you will receive support from our experienced start-up coaches. Additionally, you will gain access to our network of potential partners, customers, experts, and other relevant stakeholders in the sports industry! Our office is located at the SX Center for Sport, Marketing & Media in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Program
OSF offers a one-year program for start-ups and scale-ups aiming to transform their idea into a successful business! During this program, you will be coached by a team of experts specializing in sports and vitality. Moreover, you will have a dedicated mentor throughout the program who will serve as your primary contact for all questions.
Participants can benefit from:
- A personal mentor
- Legal assistance
- Shared workspace and incubator facilities
- Start-up visa for the Netherlands (1-year visa)
- A network of 300 organizations in the sports industry
- Access to capital
- Accounting, tax, and financial services
- Expat services
Requirements:
- The applicant must focus on sports and vitality or related products, services, or knowledge.
- The applicant must demonstrate sufficient resources for the upcoming year (€+/- 18,000).
- The cost of this program is €9,000 for two years.
Application:
If you are interested in joining this program, please fill out the application form below, and you will receive an email within 5 working days.
