Basecamp Kick-off – Sports- & Health-Tech Edition

Kick-off for FFC Basecamp, powered by Sport Tech Hub:
8-week sports & health tech journey from real challenges to prototype.

DEAR INNOVATORS,

This is your call to join the Basecamp Startup Program and experience what it really means to build a startup—not just talk about it.

Starting February 9th, we run an 8-week online venture sprint where you work in teams on real Sports & Health Tech challenges and turn ideas into pitch-ready startup concepts.

The best part?
→ It’s completely free of charge.

What is Basecamp?
Basecamp is not a conference and not an online course.

It’s a hands-on startup sprint designed to help you move from an idea (or problem) to a real, validated concept.

During Basecamp, you will:

• work on real startup challenges from the Sports & Health Tech ecosystem
• join live startup & validation workshops
• collaborate in small, motivated teams
• receive continuous feedback from mentors & challengers
• build a pitch-ready startup concept

→ The best teams will get the opportunity to further develop their projects together with SportTechHub Dortmund & Founders Fight Club.

How do the 8 weeks work?
Basecamp follows a clear weekly rhythm to ensure real progress:

• Live online workshops (startup fundamentals, validation, MVP thinking, pitching)
• Team-based tasks you apply directly to your challenge
• Feedback & sparring from experienced founders and industry experts

Each week builds on the previous one – so you don’t just learn, you apply and improve continuously.

Time commitment: approx. 2–3 hours per week

Which challenges can you work on?
You will work on real problem statements, not fictional case studies.

Example challenges include:

Pop-Up Workout Finder
Help people discover outdoor workout spots and instantly understand what’s available and how busy it is.

Corporate Health-Fluencer Program
Enable employees to lead micro-activities inside companies – without HR having to manage the entire program.

Prevention & Skill Check Kiosk
Create a quick check-up station with simple physical tests and instant, easy-to-understand feedback.

CourtLink – Try & Buy
Allow athletes to scan a QR code on-court and receive instant, tailored product recommendations.

FemHealth Cycle Coach
Adapt training and nutrition guidance to cycle phases, energy levels and individual symptoms.

Kids Move Quest Game
Turn cities into playgrounds: kids complete movement missions across parks, schools and clubs – and collect points.

Who should join Basecamp?

Basecamp is for you if you:

• are curious, creative and motivated
• are interested in startups, sports or health innovation
• want to actively work, not just listen

You don’t need a finished idea or a startup background.
What matters is your motivation and willingness to learn and build.

Final Pitch & What’s next?
At the end of the 8 weeks, teams will pitch their concepts in front of the community and experts.

This is your chance to:
...test your idea in a real environment
...receive honest feedback
...gain visibility
...and continue your project beyond Basecamp

Ready to join?
If you want to build instead of just learning, Basecamp is for you.

Secure your spot and join the Basecamp Kick-off Call.
Spots are limited to ensure high-quality collaboration.

Get all your questions answered and find your challenge.

This Basecamp is powered by:
SportTechHub Dortmund & Founders Fight Club

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Basecamp 🚀