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Let’s connect again: The 3rd STRN Online Meet & Greet

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:03:02 +0200

2 years ago, our community gathered in short but inspiring conversations during the STRN Online Meet & Greet. Dozens of new contacts were made, ideas exchanged, and collaborations set in motion. The positive feedback from participants showed us one thing very clearly: these conversations matter.

That’s why we’re excited to bring the event back for its third edition.

Exploring the Intersection of Wearables, Sport, and Health – STRN at the Ladenburg Discourse

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:18:02 +0200

The future of sports and health is being shaped not just on the field or in the lab, but increasingly at the intersection where science, technology, and society meet. This is precisely the focus of the Ladenburger Diskurs, a dialogue series hosted by the Daimler and Benz Foundation. Their latest event, dedicated to “Wearables in Sport and Health”, brought together leading researchers, technologists, and thought leaders to discuss both the promise and the pitfalls of wearable technology in these fast-evolving domains.

The event explored fundamental questions: How can wearable tech improve health outcomes or athletic performance? What ethical or social considerations must we keep in mind? And how do we navigate the tension between innovation and regulation, especially when it comes to personal data?

How Do Sports Start-ups Innovate? Help Us Explore the Role of Open Innovation Ecosystems

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:15:32 +0200

In recent years, sports start-ups have increasingly relied on external collaborations to develop innovative solutions in areas such as performance tech, fan engagement, digital coaching, and event management. But what drives these start-ups to open up their innovation processes? And which collaborations truly make a difference in their growth?