Most Business Value – Smarter Project Award
Entrepreneur and technologist Valentin Milkov received the “Most Business Value – Smarter Project Award” from Alibaba Cloud and the International Olympic Committee for the SwiMMinD platform — an advanced sports technology system designed to transform swimming performance analysis using artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and immersive technologies such as AR and VR.
Olympic Recognition
The SwiMMinD platform was featured during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea as part of technology showcases exploring how artificial intelligence and advanced analytics could enhance athlete performance, coaching precision, and competitive preparation across Olympic sports.
Pause in Development
Despite receiving international recognition and Olympic exposure, the original SwiMMinD project paused development due to limited funding. However, the core vision remained unchanged — to redefine swimming performance development through accessible intelligent technology.
Rebirth as ZLiX (2026)
In 2026, founder Valentin Milkov restarted development, personally engineering an AI-powered application capable of recognising swimming abilities through computer vision models. The platform is now evolving under a new identity: ZLiX.
Current Development Status
ZLiX will initially launch as an Android MVP in 2026, focused on AI-assisted swimming skill validation and structured progression pathways for swimmers of all levels. The product represents the evolution of the original award-winning innovation — transforming elite sports technology into scalable digital impact.