$30,000 in cash accompanied by $30,000 in value-in-kind
$20,000 in cash accompanied by $20,000 in value-in-kind
BENEFITS OF THE ACCELERATOR
Win up to $50,000 cash and $50,000 value-in-kind
Connect to prominent business leaders, corporations, and multinationals through mentorship
A chance to pitch to global industry leaders at Demo Day in New York City
ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES OF STARTUPS
The Triple Double Accelerator is seeking startups whose products and/or services align with the below categories.
Live Event Experience and Ticketing
Transforming or enhancing live events through improved ticketing, entry, or in-arena or in-stadium experience.
Digital Fan Platforms and Connectivity
Creating new, innovative ways to collect fan data, translate data into targeted offerings for fans, and create digital hubs for fans to connect.
Designing new products for fans that leverage AI, such as dubbing content in local languages, creating an NBA chatbot, etc.
Creating tools to promote life skills, positive habits, and other programs for a highly digitally – connected African youth population.
Other Sports and Creative Startups
Innovating and disrupting any sector within the sports, entertainment and creative industries.
Application process
Deadline 22 May 2024
- Founders must complete the online application (roughly 60 mins to complete).
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applying as early as possible.
Deadline 31 May 2024
- Selected startups will be invited to participate in a one-way video interview.
- Video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes.
6 June 2024
- Judges will evaluate each submission and select the top startups to participate in the program.
- All applicants will be informed of their application status on 6 June.
June – August 2024
- The accelerator program will include mentorship, workshops, and pitch practice in preparation for Demo Day in September
- The required time commitment will be 4 hours per week, not including Demo Day
September 2024
Participating startups will get the opportunity to pitch to global industry leaders in New York for a chance to win prizes.
Deadline: 22 May 2024
Click HERE to Apply
