🎓 Data-hack Challenge 2026

As part of the ThinkSport Sport Innovation Challenges, Data-hack Challenge is designed to inspire and engage participants from technology bachelor, master and PhD programs as well as independent tech builders by giving them the opportunity to tackle real-world problems faced by the sports industry. Developed in collaboration with key industry players, this challenge offers a hands-on learning experience, allowing innovators to apply their creativity and problem-solving skills to practical, high-impact issues.

This year's sport partner is the International Ice Hockey tournament Spengler Cup provider of the topic, data and sport expertise.

 

Work on real sport challenges proposed by leading sport stakeholder

Apply data science, technology and creative problem-solving to generate meaningful insights and solutions

Collaborate with peers and receive guidance from experts

Represent your university or participate independently in an international innovation environment

Pitch your ideas and gain visibility within the sport innovation ecosystem

 

Data-hack is organized in partnership with scoreTec, a Swiss-based sports data company that helps sports organisations turn their data into an asset.

We truly believe that the talent and creativity of our future generations is the main driving force in moving us forward. By working on real world sport challenges, the SIC Data-hack bridges the gap between education and the professional sports world, equipping the next tech generation with the skills and experience needed to drive meaningful change in sport. That's why we are calling for universities through their students and independent tech builders to join the challenge and play a key role in building the future of sport!

 

 

By participating, you will have the chance to win prizes and rewards, and to showcase your prototype at the prestigious 98th Spengler Cup 2026 - the oldest International ice hockey tournament in the world- on December 26 at Davos Switzerland!