At Web Summit Qatar 2025, Jerry Newman, Chief Innovation and Digital Officer at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), announced the launch of PSG Labs, a groundbreaking initiative designed to foster collaboration with tech companies and startups worldwide. The announcement also included the launch of PSG’s first regional innovation lab in Doha, further expanding the club’s commitment to technological advancements in sports, business, and community engagement.
PSG Labs: A New Era of Innovation
PSG Labs serves as the club’s official innovation program, aiming to identify cutting-edge technology solutions that can address key business challenges across three core pillars:
- Performance: Enhancing athlete performance, optimizing recovery and mental well-being, and improving talent scouting and identification.
- Business: Engaging 200 million PSG fans globally, enhancing the stadium experience, and creating new commercial assets.
- Social & Community: Leveraging technology to tackle climate change challenges, support youth development, and promote inclusion initiatives.
“We are actively seeking startups with innovative products and solutions to collaborate with us,” Newman emphasized. “Our goal is to integrate emerging technologies into our ecosystem to solve real-world challenges.”
PSG’s Regional Lab in Doha
A key highlight of the announcement was the establishment of PSG’s first-ever regional lab in Doha. This initiative aims to create a hub for emerging tech companies in the region, fostering partnerships and innovation within the Middle East’s thriving startup ecosystem.
“We’re open for business and excited to engage with tech companies from the region,” Newman stated. “Startups can apply through our dedicated page at www.psg.fr/labs to be considered.”
Support for Startups: A Collaborative Approach
PSG Labs offers more than just a platform for engagement—it provides startups with:
- Access to PSG’s expert staff, including professionals with experience from top-tier companies like Meta.
- Collaboration opportunities to develop and refine products alongside PSG.
- Hands-on mentorship from individuals with expertise in startups, brand management, and sports innovation.
“We recognize that startups evolve rapidly, and their direction can shift based on market insights. We want to learn and grow together to create breakthrough solutions,” Newman noted.
Final Thoughts
With PSG Labs and the Doha regional lab, Paris Saint-Germain is taking a major step toward integrating cutting-edge technology into sports, business, and social initiatives. This initiative not only fosters innovation in football but also supports broader advancements in fan engagement, sustainability, and inclusion.
📢 Are you a tech startup looking to innovate with PSG? Apply now at www.psg.fr/labs and join the future of sports technology!
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