NBA Launchpad Fifth Cohort Recruitment Program

About

The NBA Launchpad Fifth Cohort Recruitment Program invites innovative startups focused on basketball-related technology to participate in a 6-month pilot program, offering deep collaboration with NBA and WNBA, technology optimization, and a chance to showcase solutions to industry leaders at the Demo Day in Las Vegas in July 2026.

Benefits

• 🤝Collaboration Opportunities
  Deep collaboration with NBA and WNBA for practical support and partnership.
• ⚙️ Technology Optimization
  Access to resources for technology optimization and scaling.
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Chance to showcase solutions to NBA/WNBA executives, partners, and investors at the Launchpad Demo Day.
• 🌐Network Access
  Connection to a network of industry leaders and potential investors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to innovative startups from around the world, particularly those focused on basketball-related technology, platforms, and products
• Must be a legally registered company with valid incorporation documents
• Startups should be in the innovation and technology development stage relevant to sports
• Teams should have expertise in sports technology, AI, digital media, or related fields

Participation Commitments

• Must attend the Launchpad Demo Day in Las Vegas in July 2026
• Commitment to a 6-month pilot program with NBA and WNBA
• Must deliver a pitch or presentation at the Demo Day event

Target Sector

Sports technology, AI, digital media, consumer applications

Target Location

Open to global startups focused on basketball technology