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BRAILSPORTS

Brailsports, a spin-off of imec, the University of Antwerp, and Ghent University, is developing a platform to help athletes and their coaches optimize training. The platform uses AI models to accurately estimate the athlete’s fitness and fatigue levels, allowing them to adjust training schedules and volumes to improve performance and reduce injury risk. Brailsports is working closely with the Lotto Dstny cycling team in the development of this platform.

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ONTRACX

OnTracx is a Sports- and HealthTech company that works towards injury-free running, while enjoying it. Their solution offers the possibility to track load outside the traditional lab-settings, based on sensor technology. This way, OnTracx aims at preventing running injuries, or optimizing rehabilitation – with the main emphasis on gradual load progression.

  • Founders: Senne Bonnaerens (CEO), Rud Derie (CTO), Kristof De Mey
  • Founded in: 2023
  • Current state: Scaling, seed-funding, hiring
  • Category: Wearable tech – app & platform, running, injury prevention, rehab
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EXOLIGAMENTZ

Exoligamentz has developed a patented, second-skin sports glove that offers advanced finger reinforcement for contact sports, seamlessly integrating with the hand’s anatomy.

An innovative, future-driven start-up with a vision to fuse state-of-the-art textile technology with a strong streetwear brand identity that drives performance and inspires creativity.

  • Founder: Ashkan Joshgani
  • Founded in: 2022
  • Current state: First customers, fundraising, open for (late) co-founders
  • Category: Sportswear, injury prevention
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SPORTKOMPAS

SportKompas is an orientation tool that helps children aged 8 to 10 with choosing the right sport through an interactive web application and a series of fun, physical tests to gauge individual movement and motor skills.

SportKompas was created by non-profit organization SportaMundi vzw, which was founded with the objective to develop and support the new SportKompas product.

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CREATIVE THERAPY

Creative Therapy is a student startup creating interactive tools for rehabilitation therapy, combining traditional therapy-gear with an interactive online platform. Creative Therapy strives to eliminate boredom by providing fun and motivating exergames.

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MAKINH

MakinH strives for cutting-edge sustainable sport products and activities, with as first product the self-wetting rewetta® hockey ball for high-quality hockey no longer needing extensive water spraying of the field.

Other sustainable products are already in the company roadmap, embracing prototypes that are in a promising testing phase.

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HYLYGHT

Hylyght is the relaunch of SpartaNova, a Ghent University and Brussels University spin-off. Hylyght is a rehabilitation & talent development platform that transforms the way physiotherapists, physicians, and sports academy directors measure, assess, and guide athletes and patients towards recovery and sports excellence.

  • Founder: Lode Goossens, Bart Chanet
  • Founded in: 2019
  • Current state: Maturing and scaling in number of clients
  • Category: Rehabilitation, talent development, injury prevention
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