Champions Factory

Name

Champions Factory

Legal name

Champions Factory Bulgaria

Website

https://championsfactory.bg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports and Education Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Business, Entrepreneurship & Case Competitions (DECA-style, Pitch, Case) (EDAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Youth sports development
• Nonprofit education programs
• Erasmus+ sport projects
• Youth entrepreneurship training
• Inclusive sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sofia

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Erasmus+ Project Funding: Champions Factory generates revenue through EU-funded Erasmus+ projects, managing and coordinating international sports and education initiatives. In 2024, they helped organizations in Bulgaria and Europe generate over 1 million EUR for sports projects.
2. Consultation Services: Paid consultation services for Erasmus+ Sport program applications and NGO management, offered at 300 BGN per 2-hour session.
3. Training and Webinar Fees: Revenue from training seminars and webinars on Erasmus+ Sport funding, including single tickets at 300 BGN and dual tickets at 500 BGN.
4. Bike Park Operations: Downhill mountain bike park near Rila Lakes generating revenue from lift passes at 20 BGN per rider.
5. Donations: Accepts donations through Stripe payment platform to support nonprofit programs and mission activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Champions Factory is a Bulgaria-based global nonprofit that empowers youth through sports and education programs. Its core offerings include Young Entrepreneurs training, Erasmus+ Sport-funded projects, inclusive sports programs for disabled individuals and women, and operation of a Bike Park facility. The organization also delivers consultations, training seminars, and webinars for sports organizations and educational institutions.

Product overview

Champions Factory is a global nonprofit organisation offering a portfolio of interconnected programmes and services in education and sports development. Its core offerings include the Young Entrepreneurs programme (Млади предприемачи) — a national educational initiative delivered in Bulgarian schools — the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs cross-border exchange, the Bike Park Rila Lakes downhill biking facility, and the Life After Sport career-transition programme for athletes. Supporting services include Erasmus+ Sport consultations and NGO management consultations. These are complemented by a wide range of project programmes spanning sports and disability (e.g. Dual-Track Careers for Para-Athletes, Social Inclusion of Hearing Impaired Youth), sports and society (Women Empowerment Through Sport, Education through Sport Network), and sports and environment (Green Education Through Sports, Green Sports Games), all funded primarily through Erasmus+ and EU grants. The portfolio is delivered through an international network with branches in Bulgaria, Ireland, Turkey, Ghana, and the United Kingdom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Young Entrepreneurs Program A youth entrepreneurship training program designed to equip young people with foundational business and leadership skills. Delivered to youth through partner schools and NGOs.
• Erasmus+ Sport Projects
• Bike Park Operations
• Consultation Services for Sports Organizations
• Training Seminars and Webinars
• Inclusive Sports Programs (Disabled, Women, Athletes)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1500 students from 45 institutions in 25 cities engaged in Young Entrepreneurs program 2025/2026
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 170 SOU Vasil LevskicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner in Young Entrepreneurs program, participating across multiple program editions in Sofia, Bulgaria
• National Financial-Economic High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in Young Entrepreneurs program focusing on financial and business education
• Foundation Visionaries EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner in educational program delivery and youth entrepreneurship initiatives
• Brainstorm GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Young Entrepreneurs program network across Bulgaria
• NGO Association AzbukaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner contributing to youth development and entrepreneurship programs
• Foundation Triumf-RcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner in educational initiatives and program implementation
• Chamber of Commerce Industry Navigation Santiago de Compostela (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost entrepreneur contact point for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program in Spain, facilitating exchange between Bulgarian and Spanish entrepreneurs
• Avrupa Entegrasyon Derneği (European Integration Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner in Istanbul for Adult Education Program on Sports Management and Capacity Building, February-August 2025
• Smart Umbrella Management Solutions EE (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost entrepreneur contact point for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs in Greece, facilitating exchange programs
• Business Confederation MacedoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost contact point for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program in North Macedonia
• Centre for Sustainable Solutions Ireland (CSS Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner represented by Orlando Mbah, expert in international cooperation and strategic partnership building for Erasmus+ Sport projects
• European Union (EACEA)coreOthersEuropean Education and Culture Executive Agency providing co-funding for Erasmus+ and Erasmus Sport projects through EU budget of 28.4 billion EUR
• European Youth Programme ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium membership for Erasmus+ youth and education projects enabling cross-border mobility and program delivery
• Accredited Erasmus+ Adult Education ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited consortium for adult education mobility (Accreditation Number: 2020-1-BG01-KA120-ADU-095197) engaging in sports, educational practices, and governance activities across Europe

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sport dans la Ville: French nonprofit that uses sport as a vehicle for social and professional inclusion of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. Directly comparable to Champions Factory's youth-at-risk and social-inclusion programming through sport, with similar program design (mentorship, career support) but focused on French urban areas.
• streetfootballworld: Global nonprofit network using football for social impact, coordinating programs across multiple countries. Highly comparable to Champions Factory's mission of using sport for youth development and social inclusion, with similar network-based delivery model and emphasis on disadvantaged youth outcomes.
• Youth Sport Trust: UK-based charity focused on improving young people's education and development through sport, with strong school-partnership model. Closely comparable to Champions Factory's Young Entrepreneurs delivery in 45 educational institutions and 'Education through Sport' approach, though operating primarily in the UK.

Broad incumbents

• Right To Play: International NGO that uses sport and play to educate and empower children and youth facing adversity. Directly comparable to Champions Factory's 'Education through Sport' methodology and marginalized-youth focus, but operates globally with significantly larger headcount and program budget.
• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation: Global nonprofit that uses sport to address social issues affecting youth, including education, health, and inclusion. Highly comparable to Champions Factory's sports-based youth development mission, but operates at much larger scale with broader geographic reach and corporate-funder backing.

Emerging players

• Peace and Sport: International organization based in Monaco that uses sport to promote peace and social stability in post-conflict and disadvantaged communities. Comparable to Champions Factory's social inclusion through sport agenda, though with a more explicit peace/conflict resolution focus than the Bulgarian organization's youth entrepreneurship angle.
• International Sport and Culture Association (ISCA): Umbrella association promoting access to sport and physical activity for all across Europe, with strong Erasmus+ project coordination experience. Comparable to Champions Factory's role as an Erasmus+ Sport intermediary organization, though ISCA operates at a network/association level rather than direct program delivery.
• European Sports NGO (ENGSO): European umbrella organization for sports NGOs, active in EU policy advocacy and project coordination. Comparable to Champions Factory in operating across multiple European countries and engaging with EU sports funding, though at a representative body level rather than grassroots program delivery.

Regional players

• JA Bulgaria (Junior Achievement Bulgaria): Bulgarian branch of the global Junior Achievement network delivering entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs to youth in schools. Directly comparable to Champions Factory's Young Entrepreneurs programme in terms of methodology, target audience (15-19 year olds), and Bulgarian school partnerships, making them the closest direct competitor for school-based entrepreneurship education in Bulgaria.
• Fundacja Sportowcy Dzieciom (Athletes for Children Foundation): Polish nonprofit using sport for child and youth development, with dual-career support for athletes. Comparable to Champions Factory's Life After Sport and Dual-Track Careers for Para-Athletes programmes, though operating in Poland rather than Bulgaria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/championsfactoryint
• Xx.com/championsfacto1
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChampionsFactory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/champions-factory

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