Torenallee 3 5617 BA Eindhoven Nederland Contact: René Wijlens T: +31 (0)6 21829070 E: info@sportsandtechnology. com I: www. sportsandtechnology. com Innovation for Sports & Vitality Sport & Vitality is of huge importance for society and economy. It is indisputable that Sport is a major part of our lives both as entertainment but also because of the health aspect. Physical inactivity imposes both direct (e.g. medical) and indirect (e.g. productivity) costs on society. Prevention through stimulating active living will help keep populations healthier, more productive and independent for longer. As in any other sector, innovation and business creation for sports and vitality is a vital asset in the professionalising and development of this growing sector. For more than 15 years Q-helix partners (businesses, sports field labs, governments and knowledge institutions) have been successfully working within the Cluster Sports & Technology to develop and realise innovative solutions that create a vital and sporting society and economic impact. The combination of technological excellence, the innovative way ofworking of the Brainport region creates the unique atmosphere for the success. Connecting each other's capacity, network, disciplines and facilities speeds up innovation, validation and acceleration and provides best chances for success. Innovate to create impact Since many years the innovation Cluster Sports &Technology with businesses, sports field labs, governments and knowledge institutions have been successful to create innovations and innovation projects with revenues on sports, society and economy: • • • enhance sport performance (talent, performance) stimulate sport participation/active lifestyle (empowering people) and innovate and accelerate business chances (create new business and jobs) What can the Clusterdo for you? Our core actions are to innovate, validate and accelerate innovations in the market. The idea is to provide “easy access” to the experience and partnerships that you need. We can help you to: • • • • • elaborate the market needs, find the right partnerships and technological solutions, create and manage your innovation projects, support your product validation and can help to find funding opportunities. www.sportsandtechnology.com info@sportsandtechnology.com 460 Mikrocentrum High Tech Platform Bedrijvengids 202
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