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Reading Football Club has announced a strategic AI partnership with Stelia AI, powered by NVIDIA and Lenovo. The initiative will focus on co-developing a Reading Football Club AI Centre of Excellence.
What is the partnership about?
The partnership aims to accelerate the practical application of artificial intelligence in football operations, performance analysis, fan engagement, and commercial innovation.
Why is this partnership important for Reading?
This partnership will enable Reading Football Club to leverage AI and accelerated computing to enhance its operations and performance.
What comes next?
The AI Centre of Excellence will support skills development, education, and innovation across the wider Thames Valley, working with local schools, colleges, universities, and technology organisations.
The Centre will also provide a platform for organisations to prototype real-world use cases and explore emerging approaches such as generative AI and agent-based systems.
| Partner | Role |
|---|---|
| Stelia AI | AI solutions provider |
| NVIDIA | Accelerated computing infrastructure |
| Lenovo | Computing infrastructure |
Reading Football Club's Chief Revenue Officer, Tim Kilpatrick, said the initiative brings together the best of sport, technology, and community.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that advances in AI deliver real value to the Thames Valley business and education ecosystem.
