Pitch. Fight. Win. - These start-ups step into the ring at ISPO 2025

"Pitch, please!" - when these words are spoken, the audience falls silent. Everyone is waiting for the next big SportsTech idea. The Founders Fight is sparring at the highest level: honest feedback, critical questions, real emotions - and in the best case, a standing ovation. Those who compete here grow. Because at ISPO, failure is allowed - standing still is not.

Dozens of visionary start-ups will once again be competing in 2025. The jury has decided who has the potential to change the world of sport: the pre-selected start-ups of Founders Fight 2025. They will be competing in four categories - the innovation fields that will shape the sport of tomorrow:

1. OutDoor, Adventure & Wintersports: this is where products are created for people who love freedom and want to push boundaries - from smart equipment to new nature experiences.
2. Performance, Body & Mind: Focus on physical and mental performance - with innovative tools, wearables and concepts for training, regeneration and mental strength.
3. Sports Technology & Platforms: Data, AI and digital solutions that make sport smarter, fairer and more accessible - for professionals, coaches and communities.
4. Sustainability: The future can only be sustainable. This is about materials, processes and ideas that harmonize sport and the environment.

Four categories, sixteen start-ups, one goal: reinventing the sport of tomorrow.

If you can barely see in the whiteout, Provuu has the solution: ski goggles with extended reality that simply block out poor visibility. The start-up from France brings augmented vision to the slopes - for more safety, more performance and more fun.

Never again without reception in the mountains: Sunslice from Belgium combines solar energy with satellite communication. Their "LinkPower" system ensures that outdoor adventurers stay online even away from civilization - sustainable, compact, ingenious.

Mobility rethought: Frigid Dynamics from the USA is bringing the world's first electric ski to the slopes with the Vipera. Lightweight, quiet and emission-free, it provides propulsion at the touch of a button - whether for ski patrols, rental companies or adventurers who want to explore more.

Protection that plays along: Spanish start-up 365 Sporteveryday delivers a natural high-protection sun cream (SPF 50+) that is waterproof, breathable and free from nanoparticles. Ideal for sensitive skin - and for anyone who is active outdoors all year round.

Japanese engineering meets biomechanics: HYBEX has developed a running shoe that adapts perfectly to the individual running style with a two-layer cushioning system. For runners who want more than average.

An invention that protects: Boob Protect from the UK has developed an ultra-light, CE-certified chest protector for female athletes. No more compromises between safety and comfort - finally a product that takes empowerment literally.

Cognitive power at the touch of a button: Belgian start-up ODUXIO has launched Anceflex, the world's first patented, networked tool that boosts brain power in five dimensions - from stroboscopic glasses to glowing carbon crosses. Ideal for athletes and trainers who want to push their mental performance.

Measuring training smarter: With ZoneX, the French start-up PAIRFS offers an affordable system for determining ventilatory thresholds. The device and software connect with sensors to create personalized training zones - perfect for athletes who want to optimize their performance.

Everything in one app: Abler brings coaches, clubs and athletes onto one platform. Performance tracking, communication, training planning - smarter, simpler, more transparent. Those who keep track perform better.

With Computer Vision, Ochy analyzes athletes' movements - simply via smartphone. Whether running style, golf swing or yoga pose: the app recognizes mistakes and shows how to improve. High-tech for every body.

Movement analyzed in seconds: Irish start-up KinetikIQ uses AI and LiDAR on smartphones and tablets to provide 3D biomechanical feedback in real time - as quickly as recording a video, rather than days using conventional methods. Ideal for athletes, trainers and therapists.

Reaction, coordination, speed: Greek start-up Hiveact offers a light training system with smart sensor cells that detect touch and movement. The app can be used to select modes, adjust drills and track live performance data - perfect for sports, rehabilitation and cognitive training.

Turning old skis into something new: Simon Jacomet, ski builder with vision, recycles old materials into fresh high-performance skis. The result? A sustainable ride with style, soul and Swiss precision.

Online shopping without a guilty conscience: Save Our Returns wants to end the flood of returns - with smart logistics and reuse systems for e-commerce. Less waste, more circularity.

Balls like new: Belgian start-up Bounce Tube triples the life of tennis and padel balls thanks to its integrated pressure system. Made in France and Red Dot Design Award-winning - perfect for players who always want optimum ball comfort.

Sustainability that works: The German start-up Environdly transforms complex ESG requirements into measurable strategies and concrete business benefits. From positioning and communication to network activation - for companies that want to combine profitability and sustainability.

ISPO 2025 will be loud, exciting and inspiring. At the Founders Fight, these 16 start-ups will compete live against each other - in front of investors, media and a sports-loving community. Who has the best vision? Who has the boldest idea?

One thing is certain: the Founders Fight is more than just a competition. It is a festival of progress - where ideas become reality, visions take shape and founders become real game changers.