SKILLCOURT
SKILLCOURT GmbH builds a sensor-based diagnostic and training system using LIDAR and 3D depth cameras for visual, cognitive, and motor skill development. It sells integrated hardware and software subscriptions to professional sports clubs, therapy clinics, fitness studios, and corporate wellness buyers across Europe and the US.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersSchweinfurt, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SKILLCOURT does
SKILLCOURT GmbH is a privately held German company headquartered in Schweinfurt that manufactures a sensor-based diagnostic and training system for developing visual, cognitive and motor skills. The freestanding device combines 2D LIDAR laser technology with a 3D depth camera for real-time motion capture, a 65-inch 4K interactive display, and biometric authentication via palm vein scanner or RFID. Its trademarked VIKOMOTORIK training concept integrates visual, cognitive and motor exercises on a single platform, supported by a library of more than 100 evidence-based tests and modules including Bio Brain Age Test, Fitness Screening, Warm-Up and Schulter Screening. The scientific proposition is that combined visual-cognitive-motor stimulation produces greater brain activation and skill transfer than computer-based cognitive training alone, and the company cites more than 20 ongoing university-led research projects to support this.
The business model is enterprise sales-led: SKILLCOURT sells integrated hardware with software subscriptions and professional services (installation, training, RemoteApp Excel reporting) to four primary verticals — professional sports (primary), therapy/rehabilitation, fitness studios, and corporate wellness buyers. Pricing is custom quotation-based with multi-year contracts, and the company operates its own direct enterprise field sales motion in Germany, the US, the UK, Austria and Switzerland, supported by integration partnerships with EGYM, Polar, Magicline, Matrix Fitness and ARTZT, and co-marketing through the FIBO trade show. The company claims more than 300 partner facilities and notable sports customers including Eintracht Frankfurt, VfB Stuttgart, FC Bayern Basketball, Ratiopharm Ulm and FC Zürich. SKILLCOURT has no disclosed external funding and does not publish revenue figures.
SKILLCOURT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SKILLCOURT
- Legal name
- SKILLCOURT® GmbH
- Website
- https://skillcourt.training
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SKILLCOURT GmbH builds a sensor-based diagnostic and training system using LIDAR and 3D depth cameras for visual, cognitive, and motor skill development. It sells integrated hardware and software subscriptions to professional sports clubs, therapy clinics, fitness studios, and corporate wellness buyers across Europe and the US.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SKILLCOURT industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Motor-cognitive diagnostic and training equipment
- NAICS
- Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sport-Specific Skills Coaching (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis) (HSADAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual) (HSADAAAA), Game Controllers, Joysticks & Flight/Driving Sim Controls (HDACAFAC)
Keywords
Where SKILLCOURT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schweinfurt
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
SKILLCOURT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- SKILLCOURT Hardware System Sales: Sale of the SKILLCOURT hardware device — a freestanding diagnostic and training system with LIDAR sensors, 3D depth camera, 65-inch 4K display, and palm vein/RFID authentication. Available in multiple size configurations and floor variants.
- Software Subscriptions & Platform Access: Ongoing software subscriptions for the RemoteApp platform, trainer app, and automated diagnostic reporting. Data export and platform access likely on recurring subscription basis.
- Professional Services (Training & Setup): Onboarding, installation, and training services for facilities implementing SKILLCOURT, including consultation and live demo sessions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise hardware + software solution |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
SKILLCOURT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SKILLCOURT designs, manufactures, and sells a freestanding diagnostic and training system that combines 2D LIDAR laser sensors and 3D depth cameras with a 65-inch 4K display to capture real-time human motion. The hardware runs the proprietary VIKOMOTORIK training methodology — integrating visual, cognitive, and motor exercises — and is sold to enterprise buyers in professional sports, therapy, fitness, and corporate wellness. The system is paired with software modules (Bio Brain Age Test, Fitness Screening, Shoulder Screening, Warm-Up) and a Trainer App for program management and reporting.
Product overview
SKILLCOURT is a unified diagnostic and training system combining a hardware device (motion capture sensors, 65-inch 4K display, authentication systems) with integrated software modules. The core SKILLCOURT platform uses LIDAR and 3D depth cameras for motion capture, complemented by specialized modules including VIKOMOTORIK Training (integrated visual-cognitive-motor training), Bio Brain Age Test (cognitive performance assessment), Fitness Screening (health potential evaluation), Warm-Up (pre-training preparation), and Schulter Screening (shoulder assessment). The Trainer App enables trainers to manage users and create custom programs. All modules operate on the same hardware base and share the VIKOMOTORIK scientific framework.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VIKOMOTORIK™: A trademarked training concept that combines visual, cognitive, and motor training contents to sustainably promote brain health and performance. VIKOMOTORIK combines VI-sual, CO-gnitive, and MO-toric training elements.
Products and services
- SKILLCOURT Diagnostic & Training System A freestanding diagnostic and training hardware device that combines 2D LIDAR laser technology and 3D depth cameras to capture human motion in real time and train visual, cognitive, and motor skills through targeted exercises displayed on a 65-inch 4K monitor. It includes biometric palm vein or RFID authentication and is configurable from 3x3m to 5x5m+. Designed for enterprise buyers in professional sports, therapy, fitness studios, and corporate wellness programs.
- VIKOMOTORIK Training An integrated training concept combining visual, cognitive, and motor training elements into a single methodology. Developed from sports and neuroscience research to improve brain health and enable transfer of trained skills to everyday life. Used by therapy clinics, sports clubs, and corporate wellness buyers on the SKILLCOURT device.
- Bio Brain Age Test A cognitive assessment module that determines the biological age of the brain relative to chronological age by analyzing working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibition. Used for personalized potential analysis in therapy, sports, and corporate health programs.
- Fitness Screening A quick, automated diagnostic module that evaluates exerciser health potential through tests of strength, vision, reaction, and flexibility, then generates individual training plans on the same SKILLCOURT device. Designed for fitness studios and health clubs seeking member screening and retention tools.
- Warm-Up Module A pre-training module designed to prepare athletes for activity through guided warm-up exercises using the SKILLCOURT system. Used in professional sports and fitness settings.
- Schulter Screening (Shoulder Screening) A specialized screening module for shoulder function assessment used in therapy and sports settings on the SKILLCOURT device. Targets physiotherapy clinics and orthopedic/sports medicine practices.
- Trainer App with RemoteApp A trainer-facing software application for managing users on the SKILLCOURT device, creating custom training programs, conducting evaluations, and exporting detailed reports via the companion RemoteApp in Excel format. Used by therapy clinics, sports clubs, and fitness studios operating the SKILLCOURT system.
Quantifiable outcome
- SKILLCOURT training is more effective than classic agility training for improving sport-specific performance
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use SKILLCOURT
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SKILLCOURT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature7 records
SKILLCOURT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Lunex UniversitycoreScientific research partner conducting studies on SKILLCOURT effectiveness. Prof. Dr. Thorben Hülsdünker (Professor of Performance Neuroscience & Sports Neurophysiology) leads research projects. SKILLCOURT is integral to Lunex University research working group, used successfully with children, older people, and competitive athletes.
- MSH Medical School HamburgcoreScientific partner in the Research Network conducting studies on SKILLCOURT effectiveness and mechanisms of action. Collaborates on research examining effectiveness of motor-cognitive training.
- David Institut KremscoreResearch partner in the SKILLCOURT Research Network, contributing to scientific evaluation of diagnostics and training effectiveness across multiple application areas.
- University of SzczecinminorScientific partner appearing in SKILLCOURT's international research network, contributing to studies on training effectiveness and mechanisms.
- Hochschule Hamm-LippstadtminorUniversity partner contributing to research network. Higher education institution collaborating on scientific evaluation of SKILLCOURT technology.
- ARTZT – quality sports and health equipmentminorDistribution partner for sports and health equipment in Germany. Logo appears in partner section, potentially reselling or distributing SKILLCOURT products.
- Deutsche SportakademieminorGerman sports academy partner. Logo appears in partner section, indicating educational collaboration, training certification, or research partnership.
- Sports Vision InstituteminorResearch and educational partner specialized in sports vision. Alignment with SKILLCOURT's visual training component under the VIKOMOTORIK concept.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SKILLCOURT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DARI Motion: DARI provides markerless motion capture and biomechanics analytics for sports performance and healthcare. Its 8-camera rigs overlap with SKILLCOURT's LIDAR + 3D depth camera motion-capture approach for diagnostics and screening.
- NeuroTracker: NeuroTracker delivers 3D multiple-object tracking cognitive training software used in elite sports and research. It targets the same visual-cognitive training outcomes SKILLCOURT's VIKOMOTORIK concept claims and is referenced alongside SKILLCOURT in academic comparisons.
- BlazePod: BlazePod sells light-based reaction training pods used by elite sports clubs and fitness studios for visual-motor training. It competes directly with SKILLCOURT on the reaction/visual-cognitive training use case but at a lower price point and smaller footprint.
- Senaptec: Senaptec provides sensory and neurocognitive performance tools (visual, auditory, reactive) for athletes, used by pro clubs and military. It overlaps with SKILLCOURT's visual-cognitive screening and Bio Brain Age Test offerings, particularly in pro sports and tactical performance.
- Dynavision: Dynavision D2 is a wall-mounted visual-motor reaction training system used in sports vision training, neuro-rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols. It overlaps with SKILLCOURT's therapy and pro-sports applications and is a longstanding incumbent in this niche.
- FITLIGHT: FITLIGHT makes sensor-based reaction and visual-cognitive training systems widely used in pro sports and rehabilitation. It is the closest direct peer to SKILLCOURT's visual-cognitive-motor training concept, though distributed via portable light sensors rather than a freestanding LIDAR court.
Broad incumbents
- Polar Electro: Polar is a global sports technology incumbent in heart-rate monitoring and wearables with established pro-team and consumer channels. It is listed as a SKILLCOURT technology partner and represents both a distribution ally and a broader-stack competitor in connected athlete data.
- Catapult Sports: Catapult is the leading wearable athlete-monitoring platform (GPS/IMU) used across elite sports for load management. It sits adjacent to SKILLCOURT's performance diagnostics, often deployed alongside visual-cognitive tools in the same club medical/performance departments.
- EGYM: EGYM is a leading connected-fitness technology platform (smart strength equipment, member management, biometrics) used by premium fitness chains. As a listed SKILLCOURT integration partner with overlapping biometric/screening capabilities, it is both a route to market and a broader-stack incumbent in the same fitness-vertical sales conversations.
Emerging players
- KinaTrax: KinaTrax (formerly Intel 3DAT) deploys markerless motion capture in MLB and pro stadiums for biomechanical analytics. It targets a subset of SKILLCOURT's pro-sports performance-diagnostics use case at the elite end, though primarily via video rather than LIDAR.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SKILLCOURT social profiles
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SKILLCOURT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
SKILLCOURT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
SKILLCOURT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about SKILLCOURT
What does SKILLCOURT do?
SKILLCOURT designs, manufactures, and sells a freestanding diagnostic and training system that combines 2D LIDAR laser sensors and 3D depth cameras with a 65-inch 4K display to capture real-time human motion. The hardware runs the proprietary VIKOMOTORIK training methodology — integrating visual, cognitive, and motor exercises — and is sold to enterprise buyers in professional sports, therapy, fitness, and corporate wellness. The system is paired with software modules (Bio Brain Age Test, Fitness Screening, Shoulder Screening, Warm-Up) and a Trainer App for program management and reporting.
Is SKILLCOURT a public or private company?
SKILLCOURT is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SKILLCOURT founded?
SKILLCOURT was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SKILLCOURT based?
SKILLCOURT is headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does SKILLCOURT make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. SKILLCOURT Hardware System Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Subscriptions & Platform Access and professional Services (Training & Setup).
Who are SKILLCOURT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DARI Motion, NeuroTracker, BlazePod, Senaptec, Dynavision and FITLIGHT. Broad incumbents are Polar Electro, Catapult Sports and EGYM. KinaTrax is listed as an emerging player.
Does SKILLCOURT have an API?
No public API is recorded for SKILLCOURT.
What industry is SKILLCOURT in?
SKILLCOURT's product category is Motor-cognitive diagnostic and training equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSADAEAA, Sport-Specific Skills Coaching (e.g., soccer, basketball, tennis), with a secondary code of HSADAAAA, General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual). Its NAICS code is 334118 and its SIC code is 3949.