What We Do
Turning Relationships Into Results
In today’s connected world, sport is more than competition or entertainment — it’s a language of diplomacy, trade, and influence.
Kinova works with governments, sport organizations and their partners to design and deliver global engagement strategies that drive measurable outcomes: new funding, new markets, and new opportunities.
We combine the precision of external affairs with the purpose of sport diplomacy to help our clients thrive in an increasingly international arena.
Kinova is a compound word that marries the Japanese word Ki (the energy that flows in every living thing / the source of life and one of the three elements (blood and water are the others) that all humans possess) with the New Latin word Nova (which describes a newly visible star or nebula that appears due to a sudden burst of brightness).
Our Core Services
Sport Diplomacy & International Affairs
Build influence beyond borders.
- Global strategy and partnership development
- International representation and MOU facilitation
- Engagement with foreign governments, embassies, and sport federations
- International events and exchange programs
External Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement
Connect with the networks that shape your success.
- Government relations and policy alignment
- Corporate and community partnerships
- Public affairs and communications strategy
- Advocacy and stakeholder mapping
Revenue & Partnership Development
Turn diplomacy into opportunity.
- Sponsorship and CSR strategy
- International business development
- Public-private funding and investment initiatives
- Event legacy and activation planning
Fractional Leadership
Executive capability, when and how you need it.
- Fractional Chief External Affairs Officer
- Head of International Relations (outsourced)
- Interim leadership and strategic advisory
Who We Work With
Our Clients and Partners
Kinova supports organizations across the sport and public sectors:
- National and provincial sport organizations
- Professional clubs and leagues
- Municipalities and government agencies
- Event hosts and bid committees
- Corporate partners and foundations
