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

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to innovative startups from around the world, particularly those focused on basketball-related technology, platforms, and products.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered company with valid incorporation documents.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Startups should be in the innovation and technology development stage relevant to sports.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Teams should have expertise in sports technology, AI, digital media, or related fields.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the Launchpad Demo Day in Las Vegas in July 2026.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to a 6-month pilot program with NBA and WNBA.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must deliver a pitch or presentation at the Demo Day event.

Target Region

Open to global startups focused on basketball technology

Target Sector

Sports technology, AI, digital media, consumer applications