New technology from startup ventures is transforming the global sports industry. This Startup Series has introduced over 200 startup companies in the sports technology space to a broader audience by allowing Founders of promising new ventures to tell their story and pitch their idea. Feel free to submit your startup’s answers to the below questions or contact us if you know of a startup that should be considered for inclusion in this series. This particular startup is a part of HYPE Foundation’s “Top 50” Program. HYPE created a global platform which aims to accelerate and invest in sports innovation.
Company name: Baytech Products, LLC
Founder(s): Robert T. Bayer
Headquarters: Asheville, NC
1. What is your elevator pitch?
Our HitGard® Football Helmet has been designed from the ground up to help mitigate the risk of concussion and other head injuries among the 3-million youth (5-13) players in the U.S. This patent-pending lightweight helmet is significantly different from conventional helmets. It utilizes innovative technology to help reduce linear and rotational acceleration of the brain.
2. Problem and Solution
3. Market – your target market and the overall market:
Our initial target market is the Youth football market, ages 5-13…
4. Business Model – how do you make money?
Currently in the third-generation prototype stage, product should be ready for commercialization by end of year. Baytech will either manufacture and market to the helmet market, or form a strategic partnership with a current helmet manufacturer, or a major player who can access the helmet market, or a VC firm or similar.
5. Management Team – with titles
6. Anything else you want the audience to know about your venture?
