An international prestige recognition
Andorra has recently gained considerable recognition in the field of sports innovation. Andorra Sports Innovation Hub, an initiative born of the collaboration between Andorra Business and Andorra Research and Innovation (AR+I), has been awarded in the commemorative gala of the tenth anniversary of the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) Powered by Microsoft, held in Madrid.
A hub with clear goals
The Andorran Hub is the mission of establishing the country as a nucleus of innovation and technology in winter and mountain sports, as well as cycling. This platform seeks to promote knowledge and technological development applied to sport, attracting emerging companies and facilitating collaboration between institutions, companies and athletes globally.
Involving the local economy
With an exceptional natural and climate environment, Andorra presents itself as an ideal laboratory for the experimentation of innovative solutions in demanding conditions. This initiative not only seeks to diversify the country’s economy, but also strengthens the importance of the sports sector as an economic engine.
An award that reaffirms Andorra’s vision
The award was received by Marc Saura, Secretary of State for Business, Economic Diversification and Innovation, and Judit Hidalgo, director of Andorra Business. Saura said that this award is a testament to the vision of Andorra as a reference in innovation in unique environments, where the union between sports and technology generates knowledge and opportunities.
An ecosystem of growth innovation
Hidalgo emphasized the importance of creating a real ecosystem of sports innovation that integrates startups, companies and institutions, emphasizing that the recognition of the GSIC and Microsoft strengthens the commitment to this mission.
GSIC winners
Among the winners of this gala were prominent names such as 3D Digital Venue, Real Sociedad, LaLiga, and Andorra Business, among others. This diversity of recognition emphasizes the impact that innovative initiatives can have on sport worldwide.
Looking to the future
The GSIC prize not only validates the efforts made so far, but also acts as a catalyst to continue advancing in technology and innovation. Andorra positions itself as well as a lighthouse of sports innovation, with a view to a sustainable economic model based on knowledge.