Stock Report

Colab Platforms launches ₹250 Million Accelerator Program to drive Sports-Tech Innovation in India

Posted On : 2025-04-21 19:32:40( TIMEZONE : IST )

In a bold move to transform India's sports innovation landscape, Colab Platforms Limited, an Emerging leader in India's sports-tech space, has announced the launch of a ₹250 million Sports-Tech Growth Accelerator Program. The initiative aims to support early-stage startups, accelerate high-potential ventures, and create breakthrough technologies or organizations that will redefine how India plays, performs, and connects with sports.

Positioned under Colab's newly established Sports Innovation Division, the Accelerator is designed to serve as a launchpad for founders reimagining the future of sports-from performance tech and esports to fan engagement, athlete development, and gamified fitness.

"This Growth Accelerator is more than a program-it's a high-impact ecosystem where innovation meets execution." said Puneet Singh, Managing Director of Colab Platforms Limited. "We want to back visionaries who are building for the next generation of sports, both in India and for the world."

Backing the Builders of India's Sports-Tech Future:

The program will offer startups a full stack of resources beyond capital, including:

- Access to cutting-edge R&D infrastructure
- Mentorship from top industry operators and domain experts
- Business advisory and GTM (go-to-market) strategy
- Connections to sports federations, organisations, universities, and private equity firms

Startups selected for the Accelerator will also gain opportunities to pilot their solutions within Colab's own ecosystem-which includes sports leagues, teams, events, and commerce platforms.

Focus Areas for Innovation:

The Colab Sports-Tech Accelerator program will actively scout, support, and scale startups working across multiple impact-driven verticals, including:

- AI-Driven tools & Performance analytics;
- Wearable Sports Tech;
- Fan Engagement & Skill Based gaming platforms;
- Esports Infrastructure & Content IPs;
- Grassroots & Decentralized Athlete development;
- Gamified Fitness and Digital coaching models;
- Sports 360° Platforms & Communities.

This program reflects Colab's long-term vision to build a 360-degree sports ecosystem, where innovation serves not just elite athletes, but the everyday enthusiast and emerging talent as well.

Partnership-Driven Model:

To amplify its impact, Colab will work closely with academic institutions, research centres, and national sports federations, launching co-branded innovation programs, sandbox trials, and university-linked startup pipelines. These partnerships will allow for real-world testing, market validation, and IP co-development, creating an environment where startups can scale faster and smarter.