On October 29, 2025, the third stage of the SFS EXTRATIME Innovation Tour — the startup competition of the Social Football Summit, organized in collaboration with AlmavivA — took place at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” (Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta).
The day brought together leading professionals from football and innovation, exploring the intersections between sport, business, and technology.
Among the speakers:
• Tommaso Bianchini, General Director, SSC Napoli
• Gianfilippo Valentini, CEO & Founder, Social Football Summit
• Vincenzo Filetti, Head of Startup Competition, SFS EXTRATIME
• Glauco Ciprari, Head of Innovation, AlmavivA
The session focused on how innovation and entrepreneurship are transforming the football industry, creating new opportunities for startups and professionals. Attendees learned more about the competition format and how to participate. Applications remain open until October 31, 2025.
Next stop: Social Football Summit 2025, November 18–19 at Allianz Stadium, Turin, featuring clubs, federations, investors, and innovators from across the global football ecosystem.
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On October 29, 2025, the third stage of the SFS EXTRATIME Innovation Tour — the startup competition of the Social Football Summit, organized in collaboration with AlmavivA — took place at the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” (Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Caserta). The day brought together leading professionals from football and innovation, exploring the intersections between sport, business, and technology. Among the speakers: • Tommaso Bianchini, General Director, SSC Napoli • Gianfilippo Valentini, CEO & Founder, Social Football Summit • Vincenzo Filetti, Head of Startup Competition, SFS EXTRATIME • Glauco Ciprari, Head of Innovation, AlmavivA The session focused on how innovation and entrepreneurship
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