13th August 2025
August 13 – Newly promoted Burnley FC are leaning into technology as they attempt to move away from the up and down Premier League elevator they’ve been on for the past few years, announcing the launch of the Burnley FC Innovation Hub.
The six-month tech accelerator programme will work directly with selected start-ups that focus on sports solutions in a live Premier League environment. These start-ups will collaborate with club staff to gain feedback and generate traction to move to the next level.
Burnley chairman, Alan Pace said: “We’re incredibly excited by the potential of the Innovation Hub. Innovation is at the forefront of what we do here at Burnley. We’re a forever forward-thinking Club, with a passion for unlocking opportunities and driving growth. The Premier League is synonymous with excellence and upon our return we’re determined to provide a platform for start-ups to flourish through hands-on pilots, giving the Club early access to cutting-edge solutions and potential partnership opportunities.
“We’re always striving to operate more sustainably and efficiently, whilst finding new ways to engage with supporters and the wider public, and the Innovation Hub will make a major contribution to this work.”
The programme requires no upfront investment from participating companies and is intended to deliver fast validation, product refinement, and a pathway to strategic partnerships.
This initiative has win-win written all over it as Burnley get to test solutions in the hyper-competitive Premier League while start-ups get visibility in the world’s most popular league.
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