VitalMatch Accelerator is an acceleration program dedicated to innovative startups developing solutions in the fields of sports, wellness, and health. The initiative is promoted by CDP Venture Capital within the framework of the National Accelerators Network, with operational support from Startupbootcamp and Wylab. The program includes the participation of Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center and Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo as ecosystem partners, as well as the collaboration of Lottomatica Sport and Juventus Football Club.
What is VitalMatch Accelerator
VitalMatch Accelerator is an acceleration program designed to support the growth of seed-stage and pre-Series A startups (a bridge financing stage between a seed round and a formal Series A round) developing innovative solutions in the sports, wellness, and healthcare sectors. The program aims to foster connections between innovative entrepreneurs, large corporations, investors, and stakeholders within the sport-tech and health-tech ecosystems, while supporting startups capable of enhancing athletic performance, enriching fan experiences, and improving people's wellbeing through innovative technologies, products, and services.
Based at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, the program serves as a hub for startups seeking to contribute to the transformation of the sports and wellbeing sector through digital technologies, artificial intelligence, new prevention models, and innovative services for individuals, communities, and sports organizations.
The initiative promotes a cross-sector approach to innovation. Building on the experience of the former WeSportUp program, VitalMatch broadens its scope by integrating themes related to health, prevention, and longevity, recognizing sport as a key driver for improving quality of life
Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center’s Commitment to VitalMatch Accelerator
Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center participates in VitalMatch as an ecosystem partner, supporting startup growth through access to its industrial and financial network, networking opportunities, and the transfer of specialized expertise. The program also leverages the expertise developed by the Intesa Sanpaolo Group through applied research and innovation projects focused on health, longevity, physical and mental wellbeing, and social inclusion, all considered strategic drivers of economic development in the years ahead. Participation in VitalMatch is part of the Group’s broader strategy to support entrepreneurship in high-potential sectors such as health, wellbeing, and sports.
"Through this program, we aim to support promising startups and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem capable of generating long-term value and developing innovative solutions for health and healthier lifestyles," stated Viviana Bacigalupo, General Manager of Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center.
