22-11-2019

The call competition dedicated to the innovators of digital transformation in soccer launched by Social Media Soccer and AlmavivA

At the end of the two days of the II edition of the Social Football Summit, the awards ceremony was held for “Innovation needs Lega Serie A”, the call competition dedicated to startups and talent, launched by Social Media Soccer and AlmavivA. Presenting the awards on the #SFSRoma19 stage were Dario Ferrillo, AlmavivA’s Head of IoT, Energy and 5G Solutions, Lorenzo Dallari, Lega Serie A Editorial Manager and Gianfilippo Valentini, Social Media Soccer and Go Project Founder.

Winning the “Call for Growth” category for new innovative companies was “Golee” with a management project intended for soccer clubs. Coming in second was the “Djungle” loyalty application, while the “AR Studio” augmented reality projects finished on the bottom step of the podium. The winner received an award of five thousand Euro and a partnership opportunity with AlmavivA for the development of the business idea, whereas the second and third place winners received a voucher valued respectively at three thousand and two thousand Euro for marketing and communications services and consulting with the Go Project Company.

On the other hand, for the “Call for Talents” category, open to new college graduates, first prize, consisting of an internship at AlmavivA and the technical feasibility study to complete the presented project, went to Francesco Stupar and Giacomo Venier, while second-place winner, Giorgia Dini, won an internship at AlmavivA.

Go Project and Social Media Soccer have always believed in technological development and innovation, elements that cannot be separated from skills and know-how - stated Gianfilippo Valentini, founder of Go Project and Social Media Soccer - ‘Innovation needs Lega Serie A’, organized along with AlmavivA, confirms how important comparing ideas and innovative solutions is for corporate and personnel growth, improving the quality of digital transformation.

“Bringing our digital experience and know-how to such a vibrant and passion-charged sector like soccer is an exciting experience. It is a field where you can be part of the team even through supporting and developing projects of value by start-ups and young talent”, said Antonio Amati, AlmavivA IT General Manager.

Also participating in the awards ceremony were Stefano Andrea Capelli, AlmavivA New Businesses manager and Roberto Tavani, Lazio Region Sports policy advisor.

Go to the co-branded AlmavivA, Lega Serie A and Social Football Summit Press Release