The Business Case for a Lighter Football Helmet

As fears over CTE grow, helmet makers are rethinking how much protection is too much. One startup says lighter could actually be safer.
The Stute

Rising to the NFL’s challenge: making football helmets safer

On February 6, the NFL announced the next round in the HealthTECH Challenge series, which is a “series of innovation challenges intended to deepen understanding of and advance solutions in the areas ...
NFL

NFL's HealthTECH Challenge Seeks Next Frontier of Helmet Safety Evolution

Latest round of crowdsourced innovation competition offers up to $100,000 to advance helmet technology and player protection SAN FRANCISCO — Feb. 6, 2026 — Today, at the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) ...
Newsday

NFL launches challenge to improve facemasks and reduce concussions

SAN FRANCISCO — The NFL is challenging innovators to improve the facemask on football helmets to reduce concussions in the game. The league announced on Friday at an innovation summit for the Super ...
Tahoe Daily Tribune.com

Nonprofit takes helmet safety to a new level in documentary

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The High Fives Foundation announced the release of its newest, free, educational documentary video, #HelmetsAreCool, produced as part of the organization’s B.A.S.I.C.S. (Being Aware ...