USTA Connect Innovation Challenge 2026

About

A competition offering a $10,000 prize for innovative startups in the sports technology sector, providing opportunities for integration with the USTA and access to valuable data-sharing programs. Participants must meet specific eligibility criteria and adhere to deadlines for submissions and presentations.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Prize
  $10,000 prize for the selected startup
• 🤝Integration Opportunity
  Opportunity to integrate with the USTA
• 📊Data Access
  Access to USTA's data-sharing program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals must be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and at least 18 years old
• Business entities must be validly organized or authorized to do business in the U.S.
• Current USTA National employees and vendors with active contracts are not eligible
• USTA Section employees, part-time employees, and USTA volunteers are eligible.

Participation Commitments

• Entry form deadline is July 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Qualified teams must complete security clearance by July 11, 2026
• Decisive round presentations and judging will occur from August 10-14, 2026.

Target Sector

Technology in Sports

Target Location

United States