Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a company specializing in AI-driven security technology, has entered a new partnership with the University of Washington's Athletic Department.
This collaboration includes a multi-year subscription agreement that will introduce Evolv's cutting-edge security solutions to the university's sports facilities. The University of Washington, known for its significant athletic programs, enrolls over 52,000 students at its main Seattle campus.
Deployment of Evolv Express Systems
Under this partnership, the University will implement Evolv Express® Gen2 systems across various athletic venues, including the prominent Husky Stadium, which seats 70,000, and the Alaska Airlines Arena, accommodating 10,000 spectators for basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball. The technology utilizes advanced sensors and AI to identify concealed threats and their locations while ensuring smooth pedestrian flow through checkpoints.
This partnership extends Evolv's influence within the university sports and entertainment sector
The agreement appoints Evolv as the "Official Fan Screening Partner of UW Athletics," with plans for joint marketing and community endeavors. Dan Erickson, Associate Athletic Director for Events & Facilities, expressed enthusiasm about the integration of Evolv systems on campus, highlighting the positive impact experienced at T-Mobile Park with the Seattle Mariners.
Expanding Influence in the Pacific Northwest
John Baier, Evolv's Vice President of Sports & Entertainment, praised the trust placed in Evolv by the UW Athletic Department, stating that the scale of this multi-venue deployment emphasizes Evolv’s role in enhancing the Husky fan experience. He also noted the expansion of Evolv's presence in the Pacific Northwest, following deployments at venues like T-Mobile Park.
This partnership extends Evolv's influence within the university sports and entertainment sector, supporting their strategy of applying professional venue best practices to collegiate settings. Evolv, which also collaborates with NCAA venues such as the University of North Carolina, boasts a diverse clientele, serving nearly 100 sports and entertainment entities worldwide, out of a global portfolio of over 1,200 organizations.
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announces that it has entered a multi-year subscription agreement and marketing partnership with the Athletic Department at the University of Washington. The University, which has an enrollment of more than 52,000 students at its flagship Seattle campus, fields teams in twenty men’s and women’s sports and is a perennial Big 10 and national athletic powerhouse.
The partnership is anchored by a multi-year subscription to Evolv’s hardware and software. The University plans to deploy Evolv Express® Gen2 systems across several athletic facilities on campus, including Husky Stadium, the 70,000-seat home of the football team, and Alaska Airlines Arena, the 10,000-seat home to men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball.
Advanced sensor technology
Evolv Express uses advanced sensor technology and AI to detect concealed threats and identify the person and location of a potential threat, while allowing people to move through checkpoints at their natural walking pace. The system is designed to screen visitors effectively while helping minimize congestion and disruptions to traffic flow at entry points.
The agreement also designates Evolv as the “Official Fan Screening Partner of UW Athletics,” and the two organizations will collaborate on a range of marketing and community initiatives. “We’re very excited to bring Evolv Express to the UW campus,” said Dan Erickson, the University’s Associate Athletic Director for Events & Facilities. “We were first exposed to the Evolv systems at T-Mobile Park in downtown Seattle. When we saw how the Mariners transformed their guest arrival experience, it was clear this was something we wanted to bring to campus for Husky fans as well.”
Entertainment customers worldwide
“We appreciate the trust that the UW Athletic Department has placed in Evolv,” said John Baier, the company’s Vice President of Sports & Entertainment. “A multi-venue deployment of this scale makes Evolv a central part of the Husky fan experience, which we understand is an important responsibility. We’re also pleased to grow our footprint in the Pacific Northwest, which includes deployments at professional sports venues, such as T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.”
The University of Washington deployment expands Evolv’s sports and entertainment presence on university campuses, which are increasingly adopting the guest experience best practices established in professional venues. Evolv also works with other NCAA venues, including a recently announced partnership with the University of North Carolina. More broadly, Evolv serves nearly 100 sports and entertainment customers worldwide, as part of a global customer base of more than 1,200 organizations.
