Summary
- Closed for EoI
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRIE20240614007
- Term of Validity
- 14 June 2024 - 14 June 2025
- Company's Country
- Ireland
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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Irish Sports and Technology company seeking a Manufacturing partner to develop their "hardtech" product. The company wishes to supplement their existing multi-sport ball rebounder and other skills products.
Operating since 2018, the Irish company has sold over 4000 units of their existing ball rebounder in Ireland and has exported to the US. They intend to enhance the product to bring further value through the integration of innovative sports technology. - Full Description
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The Irish company is a dynamic sports and upcoming technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the way people engage with ball sports. Since their inception in 2018, they have been committed to empowering individuals of all ages and skill levels to unlock their full potential through play.
Their product, a multi-sport ball rebounder, has set a new standard for skill development, acquisition, and enjoyment in sports. The product turns any space into a personal training ground, for beginners and advanced players alike. The product allows users to develop their skills and fitness while building confidence and having fun. The dimensions are 12ft x 8ft, two net speeds, and colored target nets with horizontal and vertical red lines providing a versatile and immersive practice experience unmatched by competitors. The company seeks to identify an international manufacturing partner to enhance the product to bring further value through the integration of innovative sports technology.
The company aims to fill the gap in the market and are developing a skills technology for all ball sports. While others focus on measuring performance in terms of bio-mechanical and physiological metrics, the company is providing a skills platform that empowers players to hone their craft in real-time. The technology aims to motivate more young people to engage with ball skills play recreationally, creating a base of data that not only enhances individual performance but also helps them understand the intrinsic value of ball skills play in nurturing future growth, both on and off the field. This platform will also work with elite players, providing meaningful data individualized to the players own sport.
The ideal manufacturing partner will be required to work with the Irish companies existing technology design and application that is already under way. They will work with the Irish company to bring their product to the international market. - Advantages and Innovations
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Unlike competitors offering either low-quality or highly specialized equipment, the companies ball rebounder fills a gap in the market by providing a versatile and durable option suitable for players of all levels.
While some competitors focus on specific sports, their rebounder is designed to accommodate multiple sports, offering a dynamic practice experience for players across various disciplines.
The dimensions are 12ft x 8ft, two net speeds, and colored target nets with horizontal and vertical red lines providing a versatile and immersive practice experience unmatched by competitors.
Their commitment to sustainability has earned recognition with a Local Enterprise Office sustainability award in 2021. By promoting multi-sport use and eliminating the need for multiple purchases, their rebounder aligns with an ethos of sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
The company is actively engaged with sporting institutions to ensure their products meet the needs and standards of the sports community. Their commitment to technology development and collaboration, with an eventual approach to all National Governing Bodies, underscores their dedication to excellence and innovation. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- The ideal manufacturing partner will be required to work with the Irish companies existing technology design and application. They will work with the Irish company and provide their expertise and input in relation to the design of the product and facilitate its mass production.
- Stage of Development
- Under development
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
- The ideal manufacturing partner will be required to work with the Irish companies existing technology design and application. They will work with the Irish company and provide their expertise and input in relation to the design of the product and facilitate its mass production.
- Type and Size of Partner
- Other
- Big company
- SME <=10
- SME 50 - 249
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
Dissemination
- Market keywords
- 07001007 - Other leisure and recreational products and services
- 07001004 - Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes
- 09004008 - Other manufacturing (not elsewhere classified)
- 07004008 - Other consumer products
- Targeted countries
- All countries