Cooperation of TS Wisła Kraków SA, AGH, AKF

Wisła Kraków SA, AGH and AKF are inaugurating a strategic partnership within the Wisła Kraków Sports Intelligence Hub project.

On December 12th, at the Media Pavilion at the Henryk Reyman Municipal Stadium, representatives of Wisła Kraków SA, the AGH University of Science and Technology, and the Academy of Physical Culture officially announced the launch of a collaboration aimed at creating one of the most advanced sports technology research centers in Central and Eastern Europe. This joint initiative – the Wisła Kraków Sports Intelligence Hub – combines the potential of academia with the practice of professional sports.

The event was attended by key representatives of the institution:

• Jarosław Królewski, President of Wisła Kraków SA and President of the Wisła Kraków Foundation;
• Prof. Dr. hab. Eng. Rafał Wiśniowski, AGH Vice-Rector for Cooperation;
• Prof. Dr. hab. Andrzej Klimek, Rector of the Academy of Physical Culture.

A new dimension of cooperation between science and sport

During the conference, it was emphasized that the project is groundbreaking – it involves not only the exchange of know-how, but also the active co-creation of innovations that can change the way sports clubs operate and revolutionize training and medical processes.

Jarosław Królewski drew attention to the ambition of the project and its role in building technological advantages:

"We are creating a space that will allow us to combine the best practices of sports, science, and advanced analytics. This project could become a benchmark for clubs and research institutes across Europe."

It was also indicated that Wisła Kraków is developing competences in the field of Data Science and football analytics, and thanks to cooperation with AGH and AKF it will be possible to enter the areas of advanced artificial intelligence, sensor engineering, image analysis and predictive models related to injury prevention.

AGH: Technological foundation and academic facilities

During his speech, Professor Rafał Wiśniowski emphasized that AGH is involved in the project as a partner responsible for the technological and educational aspects.

The cooperation will include, among others:

• development of artificial intelligence algorithms and work in the field of computer vision;
• student participation in research projects and internships carried out directly at Wisła facilities;
• the opportunity to write diploma theses based on real data and club challenges;
• engineering support for devices, sensors and measurement technologies

AKF: People and athletes' health in the spotlight

Equally strong emphasis was placed on the role of the Academy of Physical Culture. Professor Andrzej Klimek pointed out that the project creates a unique space for future physiotherapists, motor preparation trainers, and rehabilitation experts.

The cooperation includes, among others:

• research in the area of ​​injury prevention;
• scientific validation of new technological solutions;
• student internships in a professional environment;
• development of educational programs based on data, technology and best sports practices.

Common mission: building an advanced R&D center

The initiative involves the development of a comprehensive research and development facility that will support both the club and the academic community. The partners plan to gradually expand their collaboration to include new technologies related to stadium infrastructure, wearable devices, biomechanical analysis, and load monitoring systems.

Although a detailed roadmap for the project will be presented in stages, the partners confirmed that the undertaking is long-term in nature and is being prepared as a development platform for future generations of scientists and athletes.