DataPlay Labs
Startup
- Website : www.k-spo.co.kr
- Location : 202 38 Samseongyo-ro 10ba-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
DataPlayLabs is a sports tech startup specializing in AI-based sports prediction and data analytics solutions. We provide AI Pick, an AI-powered winner prediction system for public betting sports like cycle and motorboat racing, to Korea’s national sports promotion agency. Our predictive models also cover professional leagues such as KBO, KBL, V-League, and NBA. We offer customized analytics services to sports clubs, federations, and public agencies, including player evaluation, fan analysis, and policy support. Our team comprises PhDs and experts in sports, AI, and business, with proven capabilities through academic publications and patents. Starting with Japan, we are expanding into major Asian markets including China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
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Selected for Seoul Campus Town Program (2024, 2025) – Two consecutive years
Winner of 2024 Startup Management Grand Prize – Hosted by Money Today
Recognized as an Excellent Case Company – Hansung University Campus Town (2024)
Best Academic Paper Award – Korean Society for Social Sports Studies (2024)
1st Place in Korea – CASTIC Overseas Talent Innovation Startup Competition (China Association for Science and Technology, 2024)
Grand Prize in Sports Science Research Award – Korea Institute of Sports Policy & Science (2024)
Pilot Project for AI PICK in Powerboat Racing – Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (2024)
Selected for Early Startup Support Program – KSPO (2024)
Selected as a Startup Support Company – Seoul Campus Town (2024)
Patent Application Filed – AI-based Sports Match Prediction Technology (2024)
MOUs Signed – With Gamsa Research Institute (corporate training), Ppeonppeonhan Sports (event operator), and CST (legal administrative corporation) (2024)
Award for Public Data Utilization – Korea Sports Industry Development Competition (2023)
Best Paper Award – Korean Society for Sports Industry Management Autumn Conference (2023)
AI PICK Deployment in Cycle Racing – Pilot and Official Operation (KSPO, 2023)
Regional Business Education Program – Hosted by Danyang-gun (2023)
Grand Prize in Academic Research – Korean Society for Sports Industry Management (2023)
Company Founded – 2023
Winner of 2024 Startup Management Grand Prize – Hosted by Money Today
Recognized as an Excellent Case Company – Hansung University Campus Town (2024)
Best Academic Paper Award – Korean Society for Social Sports Studies (2024)
1st Place in Korea – CASTIC Overseas Talent Innovation Startup Competition (China Association for Science and Technology, 2024)
Grand Prize in Sports Science Research Award – Korea Institute of Sports Policy & Science (2024)
Pilot Project for AI PICK in Powerboat Racing – Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (2024)
Selected for Early Startup Support Program – KSPO (2024)
Selected as a Startup Support Company – Seoul Campus Town (2024)
Patent Application Filed – AI-based Sports Match Prediction Technology (2024)
MOUs Signed – With Gamsa Research Institute (corporate training), Ppeonppeonhan Sports (event operator), and CST (legal administrative corporation) (2024)
Award for Public Data Utilization – Korea Sports Industry Development Competition (2023)
Best Paper Award – Korean Society for Sports Industry Management Autumn Conference (2023)
AI PICK Deployment in Cycle Racing – Pilot and Official Operation (KSPO, 2023)
Regional Business Education Program – Hosted by Danyang-gun (2023)
Grand Prize in Academic Research – Korean Society for Sports Industry Management (2023)
Company Founded – 2023