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Kenzen Startup Pitch Competition 2026
Competition & Award
About
A pitch competition designed for startups focused on enhancing customer experience, offering significant prize money and opportunities for collaboration with ASICS Ventures. Participants will have the chance to showcase their innovations in front of industry leaders and gain valuable insights and connections within the sports and fitness sector.
Benefits
- 💰Total Prize PackageTotal prize package of $80,000 including non-cash prizes
- 🏆Grand Prize Winner AdvantageGrand prize winner prioritized for discussions on a commercial pilot with an ASICS business unit
- 🌐Ecosystem AccessFinalists gain direct access to the ASICS ecosystem and potential for a longer-term relationship with ASICS Ventures
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups must focus on enhancing customer experience
- Startups should fit into one of the four categories: Experience Movement, Experience Physical, Experience Digital, Experience Wellness
- Startups must be able to send two representatives to pitch in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Participation Commitments
- Finalists must attend the pitch event in Ann Arbor on October 22, 2026
- Two representatives from each selected startup must be present for the pitch
- Finalists will undergo a rigorous review process led by ASICS
Target Sector
Sports and Fitness
Target Location
North America
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