Fall 2026
Sport Technology Validation Sprint
Applied pilot testing and validation support for emerging sport technology companies.TheoryEx and Seton Hall University are launching a limited cohort of industry collaborations designed to help companies generate meaningful pilot data while providing hands-on research experience for exercise and sport science students.
Made for Everyday UseWHAT WE CAN TEST Answer the questions
your data hasn't yet.
Each sprint centers on one clear research question that can be answered in 10–12 weeks.
❋ Metric validationTest your output against a gold-standard comparator in a college-aged population.
❋ Feasibility & pilot testingRun expedited implementation and user studies before your next product or funding milestone.
❋ Applied use casesExplore how athletes or coaches actually interact with your technology in a real training environment.
❋ Performance & health outcomes Investigate relationships between your metrics and established markers of performance or recovery.
HOW IT WORKSA structured process, start to finish.
APPLYSubmit your company overview, technology description, and the core question you want answered. Projects are selected based on feasibility, educational fit, and strategic alignment.
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PROTOCOL DESIGNTheoryEx research associates design a tailored study protocol. IRB/ethics review and data collection infrastructure are handled through Seton Hall University.
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DATA COLLECTIONExercise and sport science students execute testing under RA oversight. You stay informed with regular check-ins throughout the sprint.
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FINAL REPORT You receive an executive summary, findings report, methodology overview, and forward recommendations. Research abstracts are submitted for conference presentation.
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Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.
WHAT'S INCLUDEDDeliverables that move
your work forward.
Each selected company receives the following at no research cost. Optional expanded deliverables and follow-on studies are available through TheoryEx.
✔️ TheoryEx research management
✔️ Student led data collection
✔️ Research planning & study design
✔️ Executive summary & findings report
✔️ IRB/ ethics oversight via Seton Hall
✔️ Conference abstract submission
Ready to apply for the
Fall 2026 cohort?
We are accepting applications from wearable companies, recovery technologies, athlete monitoring platforms, AI performance tools, and other emerging sport tech. Hardware or software must be provided by the participating company. Additional deliverables and larger studies are available separately through TheoryEx.