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Future of Sport Lab

Future of Sport Lab (FSL) is a Toronto-based incubator focused on sport innovation and research, recognized as North America's first industry-facing sport technology incubator.

Founded
2015
Recorded stages
Seed
Recorded regions
Canada, Americas

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Overview

The Future of Sport Lab (FSL) is a collaborative lab and incubator focused on sport innovation and research. Established in 2018 by Toronto Metropolitan University in partnership with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), it was the first industry-facing sport technology incubator in North America. FSL is recognized as a leader in sport innovation in Canada, supporting startups in the sports technology industry and facilitating access to leading sport franchises and academic resources.

Focus

FSL invests in seed-stage startups within the sports innovation sector, focusing on areas such as athlete performance, business management, fan experience, sport analytics, social innovation, and venue technology. The incubator provides tailored support to help startups achieve product-market fit and grow their businesses, without taking equity or requiring founders to relocate.

Support

The Future of Sport Lab offers mentorship, access to industry leaders, and academic resources to startups in the sports technology sector, helping them to grow and achieve product-market fit.

Questions

What is the duration of the program?

The FSL Incubator runs an 8-week program.

Does the incubator take equity from startups?

No, FSL does not take equity from the startups.

Are founders required to relocate?

No, founders are not required to relocate.

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