Sports Innovation

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has established, operates and manages the first Australian Sports Innovation Centre of Excellence (ASICE).

ASICE

Sportstech Ecosystem

ASTN is an industry-led membership organisation helping to fast-track Australian companies at the intersection of sports, technology and business.

Who We Are

Early-Stage Mentoring

ASTN in partnership with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft delivers 'The Business of Sport' Pre-Accelerator Program.

Mentoring

ASTN

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is a not-for-profit, industry-led membership organisation providing leadership in the commercialisation, development and promotion of Australian-inspired sports technologies.

Established in 2012, ASTN supports the growth of Australia's $4.69 billion sportstech sector that employs almost 15,000 people nationally.

With more than 200+ members, ASTN is an innovation ecosystem of organisations with a vested interest in sports technology development. This includes leading sports technologies businesses, national sporting organisations, research institutions, sports distributors & retailers, government agencies, service providers and investors.

Who We Are

ASTN AGM 2024

Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) will be conducting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 25 November 2024 at 3:00pm (AEDT).

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Sportstech & Member News

Bioniq hits $US 82 m valuation with Cristiano Ronaldo’s backing in its AI-driven supplements

London-based Bioniq, which provides personalised nutritional support based on blood biomarker data, has announced that the global soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has financed an undisclosed investment amount in the company. With this investment, the total valuation of the company has reached $US 82 million. The company uses an AI-powered algorithm to ...

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Podcasts

#90: How we can keep kids safe in sport, with Safeguarding You founder Adam Wood

The recent inclusion of risk management into sports and recreation clubs can be challenging for organisations to manage. Founder of Safeguarding You, Adam Wood, created a platform where what once was daunting, is now made much easier. The program provides users with a simple assessment to understand their risks, then ...

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Industry Events

ASTN & TNG Tech Webinar: From Athlete to Algorithm: Transforming Canoe Technique Analysis with AI

We introduce an innovative application of computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyse training videos of canoe athletes preparing for the Olympic Games.

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Case Studies

Olly Timing: Innovating the future of swimming timing with AI

Founded by Ben Ramsden, Olly Timing is an Australian-based sports technology company that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver affordable and accurate timing solutions for swimming competitions. With a career spanning executive roles at Vodafone and Telstra, Ramsden, originally an electrical engineer from the UK, brought his passion for innovation ...

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Industry Insights

Funding shortfalls: A significant barrier to advancing female-led sportstech startups

ASTN’s recent Sport’s Innovation Report 2024 revealed that approx. 10 per cent of sportstech companies ceased operations in the past four years (2022-2024)1. Funding challenges are a significant factor behind these closures, particularly impacting women founders.

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Press Releases

ASTN presents ‘Women-Led Design’: A showcase celebrating women founders in sportstech

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is proud to announce a unique showcase event as part of the 2024 Australia Sports Innovation Week, ‘Women-Led Design’ - shining a spotlight on leading women that are helping to shape the future of sports innovation in Australia.

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