The Open Data Institute’s OpenActive accelerator ends after getting startups up and running | Computer Weekly

The Open Data Institute’s OpenActive accelerator ends after getting startups up and running | Computer Weekly

The Open Data Institute’s (ODI) fitness-focused OpenActive accelerator programme has come to an end, after helping 10 startups develop products and services aimed at making it easier for ordinary people to get involved in sport.

The six-month programme launched on 1 May 2018, with the final 10 participants selected by the ODI from a longlist of about 100.

The startups were given access to the ODI’s OpenActive data feed, which collates information from fitness providers about local exercise and sports opportunities. Using this to find gaps in the market, the startups were able to develop products to help those struggling to maintain active lifestyles.

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