Advancing equitable access to sports across five key cities: New York City, Atlanta, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Houston. Let’s build tomorrow together!
Empowering Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs to make sports equal.
Are you ready to drive real change and make a lasting impact through sport?
The adidas Community Lab is your platform to amplify your impact, providing the resources and support needed to close the opportunity gap in sport for underrepresented communities.
This is more than just an opportunity—this is your moment. We are seeking Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs from New York City, Atlanta, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Houston committed to changing the game.
In partnership with Impact Hub, i.e. Industry Education, and Black Ambition, we’ll be selecting 10 visionary entrepreneurs to receive grant funding, customized mentorship, expert pitch training, and exclusive access to workshops and networking with top industry leaders and adidas executives.
After the 8-month program, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to compete for additional funding and a professional endorsement.
If you’re ready to transform your community and redefine what’s possible, apply by September 23rd, 2024. This is your chance to lead, create, and leave your mark.
Discover what it takes
Apply if you are
- creating equitable access to sports for your community
- are a Black and/or Latino/a/e social entrepreneur
- based in one of our five focus cities: New York City, Atlanta, Toronto, Los Angeles, or Houston, TX
The process
- Apply by 23 September 2024
- Selected entrepreneurs will be notified by 2 October 2024
- Program Kickoff: Week of 14 October 2024 in Portland, OR
Let’s build tomorrow together!
Apply now for $75,000 in funding, mentorship, and the opportunity to scale your impact.
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