Sportradar and HYPE Sports Innovation Partner to Fuel Industry Innovation

“We are really looking forward to working closely with HYPE Sports Innovation and their array of SPIN Accelerator sports tech start-ups,” said Dave Abbott, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Product Integration at Sportradar.

“It is a real privilege to be in a position today, after so much growth and development, to be able to provide our unique resources and industry insights to these companies. I can’t wait to meet so many entrepreneurs from around the globe and to help them blaze a trail in this exciting space.”

Featuring sports industry leaders as lecturers, HYPE Sports Innovation’s SPIN Accelerator network is a tailor made program for sports technology startups, designed to address their specific market needs. HYPE Sports Innovation currently operates three accelerators, hosted by leading universities: Loughborough University, UK; University of Queensland, Australia; and the University of Trento with Trentino Sviluppo in Italy. By 2020 HYPE Sports Innovation aims to operate twenty such accelerators globally.

As part of the partnership, Sportradar will also support HYPE Sport Innovation’s global competitions, held in conjunction with leading global sports events, via judging roles and hosting workshops. Selected startups from the competitions will have the opportunity to be invited to participate in Sportradar’s Acceleradar program, where they will benefit from access to a wide range of Sportradar’s industry-leading products and services, as well as additional coaching and guidance.

“Partnering with Sportradar goes hand-in-hand with our objective to develop a world-class program that addresses the unique needs of sports technology start-ups,” said Amir Raveh, Founder and CEO of HYPE Sports Innovation. “As more SPIN Accelerators open up over the next 3 years, we aim to grow the next generation of startups that will make a real difference in the world, and partnering with the top sports industry institutions and brands dramatically supports this goal.”

Since it was founded 16 years ago, Sportradar has served as a trusted resource to the most influential and notable sports and leagues. The company has partnered with the NHL, NFL, NBA, ITF, esports tournament organizer ESL, and many others worldwide. Leading broadcasters, digital publishers, app developers, teams and brands use Sportradar’s feeds and solutions to connect with fans. In December 2016, Sportradar introduced Acceleradar, the industry’s first free data program to support early stage startups. Eligible participants are granted free data access, up to one year, via Sportradar’s industry leading API.