The European College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) and Tata Elxsi have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at transforming sports and exercise medicine. This collaboration brings together ECOSEP’s deep clinical and research expertise with Tata Elxsi’s cutting-edge capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and healthcare technology.
The partnership will focus on harnessing AI to develop advanced diagnostic tools, personalized treatment strategies, predictive analytics for injury prevention, and real-time monitoring of athletes’ physical health and performance.
This innovative collaboration was initiated by Dr. Pakravan, Vice Chair of ECOSEP, and facilitated by Dr. Malliaropoulos, General Secretary. Speaking on behalf of ECOSEP, Prof. Nicola Maffulli, President, stated: “These are exciting times for how technology and medical science can be brought together to transform personalised care in sports. The long-term vision of Tata Elxsi marries with the aim of ECOSEP to develop and maintain 360° care for athletes and physically active individuals. With the power of Tata Elxsi, ECOSEP shall develop comprehensive packages of care which will help to optimise performance and health. This is a unique opportunity for mutual collaboration, marrying disciplines only apparently different, and allowing close interaction of professionals.”
Anup SS, Practice Head – AI and Machine Learning at Tata Elxsi, added: “This collaboration with ECOSEP represents an exciting opportunity to apply AI in ways that directly impact athlete health and performance. By combining clinical insight with advanced data science, we aim to co-create intelligent tools that support early diagnosis, enable real-time decision-making, and personalise care for every athlete. Together, we’re paving the way for a new era in sports medicine—one that is smarter, faster, and more human-centric.”
The collaboration serves as a stepping stone for future interdisciplinary partnerships aimed at expanding the use of AI in sports and musculoskeletal medicine, and both organisations are committed to advancing the field through research, clinical trials, and the development of AI-driven tools that offer athletes and healthcare providers ground-breaking solutions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Tata Elxsi will join the 9th ECOSEP Congress in Düsseldorf in November 2025 to engage with the clinical community, share early insights, and explore opportunities for collaborative research and innovation.
