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News, media coverage, events, and insights from the intersection of sport, science, and technology.

Events

Irish Sport Industry Awards 2026
Upcoming Event Monday 19th May 2026

Irish Sport Industry Awards 2026

Colata nominated for Best New Sports Business of the Year. Celebrating excellence in Irish sport.

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ISESA 2026 Conference
Upcoming Event 21st–22nd May 2026

ISESA 2026 Conference

I'll be attending the Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association 2026 Conference. Say hi if you're attending!

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AI and Data in Sport 2026
Upcoming Event Wednesday 10th June 2026 • 09:30–14:00

AI and Data in Sport 2026: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

TU Dublin Campus, Grangegorman, Dublin 7. In partnership with Sport for Business. Tickets on sale now.

STRN New York Sports Innovation Exchange 2026
Upcoming Event Monday 29th June 2026

STRN New York Sports Innovation Exchange 2026

Sport Technology Research Network's Sports Innovation Exchange in New York.

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Sports Analytics Technology and Innovation
Upcoming Event September 2026

SportsTech PG Diploma — New Intake

Applications open for the next cohort of the Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Analytics, Technology & Innovation.

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Colata Platform Launch
Upcoming Event 2026

Colata Platform Launch

Official launch of the Colata AI-powered sports intelligence platform. Targeting elite clubs and governing bodies across Ireland and the UK.

News & Media

Enterprise Ireland Start-Up Day 2026
May 2026

Enterprise Ireland Start-Up Day 2026

Enterprise Ireland's annual Start-Up Day at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. A major showcase for high-potential startups and investors.

April 2026

ThinkBusiness: Irish Start-Ups Seek €9.5m at AxisBIC Venture Academy

Colata featured among Irish start-ups pitching at the AxisBIC Venture Academy investor showcase — an AI-powered SaaS platform helping sports organisations turn scattered data into useful insights.

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January 2026

Conor Cantwell Joins the Gaelic Sports Research Centre

Conor Cantwell joins the Gaelic Sports Research Centre team at TU Dublin. His research will focus on female collegiate basketball.

September 2025

IDA Ireland: Ready, Set, Go — Ireland Plays to Win with Sports Technology

IDA Ireland on how Ireland is positioning itself as a global hub for sports technology innovation.

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September 2025

Irish Times: From Data Overload to Clear Insights

Colata's play for sports tech success — how we're turning fragmented data into actionable intelligence for elite sports organisations.

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July 2025

Tech Ireland Advocates & Launch of GTA SportsTech in Dublin

Global Tech Advocates launches GTA SportsTech in Dublin — bringing together the sports technology ecosystem in Ireland.

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June 2025

Guest Podcast: ISCN — AI Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future of Sport

Guest presenter on the Irish Strength and Conditioning Network webinar series, discussing artificial intelligence and its application to sport.

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May 2025

Invited Speaker: ISESA Conference — AI in Sport

Invited speaker at the Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association conference on AI in sport.

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2025

Presenter: UCD Smurfit School of Business Sports Analytics Conference

Presented at the UCD SSAC — covering data-driven insights, sports analytics in practice, and performance technology.

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2025

AI Venture Forge — Portershed Galway

Colata participates in the AI Venture Forge programme, refining our AI-first approach to sports data intelligence.

2024

Off The Ball Podcast: AI in Sport

Guest on the Off The Ball podcast discussing the role of artificial intelligence in sport.

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2024

Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund

Colata secures funding from Enterprise Ireland's Commercialisation Fund — supporting the commercialisation of research from TU Dublin into a sports intelligence platform.

2024

SportsTech Programme Launch

Ireland's first Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Analytics, Technology & Innovation launches in partnership with Digital Skillnet and SportsTech Ireland.