Master the economics powering the global sports industry.
She Leads: Women in Sports Innovation and Entrepreneurship
She Leads" empowers women to excel in sports innovation and entrepreneurship. This dynamic course offers essential skills, insights, and networking opportunities to help you launch and lead successful ventures in the sports industry. Join us to break barriers and inspire change!
Program Description
General Overview
Who Should Take This Program
Program Modules
Navigate investment, valuation, and growth strategies in the sport
Program Description
She Leads: Women in Sports Innovation and Entrepreneurship," a transformative course designed to empower women to excel in the dynamic world of sports. This program explores the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to launch and lead successful ventures in the sports industry.
Through interactive workshops, expert-led discussions, and real-world case studies, you'll learn about cutting-edge trends, business strategies, and leadership techniques tailored for women. Network with like-minded peers and industry leaders, and gain valuable insights into overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in the sports sector.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to enhance your career in sports, this program will inspire you to break barriers and make your mark.
General Overview
Qualification
Program - Project Based
Duration
Total of 6 Months Maximum
(3 Months for the education, 3 months for the final project delivery)
Next Patch
To Be Announced Soon
Format
Online + one week in person
(Networking, Final Project Implementation)
Fees (And Scholarship Slots)
Click Here To Request
Language
English
The Business Behind the Game
Program Modules
Module 1: Women & the Sports Industry – Understanding the Landscape
Explore the Sports Ecosystem: Get a comprehensive overview of the sports industry's structure, growth, and emerging trends across sectors.
Women’s Impact & Opportunity: Examine how women have shaped sports historically and spotlight current trailblazers leading transformation today.
Market Gaps & Potential: Identify where opportunities lie for women to lead, create, and innovate within this evolving space.
Module 2: Entrepreneurial Essentials – From Idea to Business Plan
Business Foundations for Sport Startups: Learn how to validate ideas, define your business model, and create a lean business plan.
Funding Your Venture: Understand the funding landscape — from grants and angel investors to sponsorship and crowdfunding.
Crafting the Perfect Pitch: Develop and refine your pitch to confidently present your concept to investors and decision-makers.
Module 3: Innovation & Impact – Building What’s Next
Technology & Innovation in Sports: Explore the disruptive forces reshaping sports — from wearable tech and AI to digital fan engagement tools.
Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs: Apply user-centered design to solve real-world problems and create impactful, scalable solutions.
Case Labs: Analyze how innovative sports startups are redefining the game — and how you can too.
Module 4: Leadership for Change – Leading with Purpose & Power
Leadership Styles & Identity: Discover your leadership strengths and how to lead authentically in male-dominated environments.
Strategic Communication: Build influence through storytelling, stakeholder alignment, and advocacy for gender equity.
Confidence, Visibility & Influence: Learn how to manage visibility, assert your ideas, and inspire action.
Module 5: Power of Connection – Networking & Mentorship Mastery
Smart Networking: Develop strategies to expand your reach across the sports industry and find the right opportunities.
Mentorship Matters: Discover how to build meaningful mentor/mentee relationships and unlock collaborative potential.
Peer Collaboration: Learn how to work across cultures, teams, and backgrounds for mutual growth and success.
Module 6: Your Blueprint – Strategic Career & Venture Planning
Goal Setting with Impact: Clarify your vision, mission, and measurable objectives for personal or entrepreneurial growth.
The 90-Day Action Plan: Build a step-by-step roadmap tailored to your ambitions and current resources.
Presentation & Peer Review: Deliver your plan to peers and instructors, receiving valuable feedback and expanding your network.
Unique Program Designed Specially For Women
What Makes This Program Unique?
Pioneering Focus on Both Innovation and Gender in Sports
Most programs targeting women in the MEA region focus on sports participation, coaching, or general empowerment. Very few, if any, address the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership in sports. SPODIOM is bridging an untapped niche — offering practical tools to launch ventures, drive industry change, and amplify women's leadership across the sports ecosystem.
Action-Oriented Curriculum with Capstone & Real-World Application
This program doesn’t stop at theory. The inclusion of project-based learning, personalized action plans, pitch development, and mentorship access gives participants the platform to turn ideas into ventures. This kind of hands-on, outcome-driven education is extremely rare in gender-focused sports programming in the MEA region.
Positioned for Strategic Alignment with National Goals & Global Movements
Countries like Saudi Arabia, Morocco, UAE, and Egypt are heavily investing in sports and women’s empowerment — but the educational infrastructure to support female-led innovation is missing. This program is uniquely designed to align with Vision 2030, national sports strategies, and UN SDG 5 (Gender Equality), making it ideal for government and NGO partnership.
The Program Is Aimed At
Aspiring Sports Entrepreneurs:
Women with innovative sports business ideas seeking to launch their ventures.
Sports Industry Career Advancers:
Professionals in the sports sector aiming to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers.
Women Seeking Industry Influence:
Individuals passionate about driving gender equity and innovation within the sports industry.
Sports Technology Innovators:
Women interested in the intersection of sports, technology, and digital media, seeking to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions.
Sports Industry Network Builders:
Women who want to expand their professional network with other women in the sports industry, mentors, and industry leaders.
