I3-INSHAPE Open Call: All the selected projects and SMEs - Two SMEs from Kainuu
The I3-INSHAPE Open Call has officially concluded, and 9 Interregional I3 Collaborative Projects involving innovative SMEs from the EU regions involved have been selected to shape the European sports and vitality landscape. From over 33 submitted proposals, the chosen projects stood out for their potential to scale up thanks to their innovative solutions.
Each selected consortium brings together 2 to 3 SMEs from different EU regions, reinforcing the goal of the I3-INSHAPE to foster cross-border cooperation and interregional innovation. These new I3 Collaborative Projects will receive up to €91,500 in funding and benefit from tailored business support through the Innovation Support Program to launch their service or products in the EU market.
The @sport focus area was the most popular, addressed by 6 out of 9 selected projects. Each one connects SMEs across regions, demonstrating how the I3-INSHAPE project and the European Network of Innovation Hubs enable collaboration, knowledge exchange, and real market impact.
Winning projects and consortia
- Empowering Sports Events
Consortium: LOMARTOV S.L, Valencia | LittleShark, Hungary | BARCELONA ZERO LIMITS, Catalunya.
- ACTIVE SPACES
Consortium: NORTH 3, Catalunya | NEORG, Catalunya | BLACK SMOKE STUDIOS, Kainuu.
- Wellbeing for Sportsmen
Consortium: Data-Vita, Hungary | Sports Institute of Three Campuses, Päijät-Häme | Associate partner: Lentiira with Love, Kainuu.
- Pingpong Planet
Consortium: Dudject Inc, Hungary | VR Solutions, Hungary | SC UNITED INTER, Valencia.
- ActiveMotionAI
Consortium: Hagenaars Beheer, South NL | MakesPerfect, South NL | Total Base Capital, Catalunya.
- ActiVschool
Consortium: Factual Consulting, Catalunya | MVP Sport, Hungary.
- Phygital Sports
Consortium: A Mozgó Cívisért Egyesület, Hungary | MyPlay, Catalunya | Placenet Internet of Places, Catalunya.
- The Positive Cycle
Consortium: 73Health Global, Kainuu | Improfit, Catalunya | EBHEALTH3, Valencia.
- MISTER GOLF AI
Consortium: SOCERFAB SALUD SRL, Valencia | DataExpert Services Kft, Hungary.
These selected I3 collaborative projects are now set to move forward under the Innovation Support Program. The project activities officially began on the 9th of June 2025 and will have a duration of 12-15 months, continuing until approximately August 2026. Through targeted funding, tailored business support, and cross-regional cooperation, the I3-INSHAPE initiative continues to strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity in sport, vitality, and healthy lifestyles, building a more active and resilient European economy.
Follow the project on LinkedIn and visit www.i3-inshape.eu to learn how the selected SME partnership will bring groundbreaking innovation to the EU market and create a positive impact on health, sports and vitality for all European citizens.
