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.

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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.

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Sportstech & Member News

Broadcast tech specialist Layercake shortlisted for the SportsPro 2024 OTT 'Best Startup' category

Broadcasting tech company Layercake has been shortlisted for the SportsPro 2024 OTT Awards in the Best Startup Category. The OTT Awards is a celebration of the trailblazers in the world of sports broadcasting and streaming, spotlighting the platforms, content creators and innovations that are redefining the way sports is consumed ...

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Podcasts

#88: ‘Allowing kids to feel success’, with Pitch It Up founder Emma Thomson

Emma Thomson worked for two decades as a medical scientist, and in that time, also became a ‘Cricket Mum’. That latter title led Emma to become a sportstech entrepreneur. After endless afternoons bowling balls at her young son for batting practice, Emma realised there was a gap in the market. ...

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Industry Events

Mastering Talent - Leveraging Sportstech for Performance and Cross-Industry Growth

Gold Coast Business Week is back and bigger than ever! This year, it’s all about TALENT - how to find it, attract it, nurture it and retain it. Proudly presented by City of Gold Coast in partnership with ASTN we invite you to discover innovative strategies at the intersection of ...

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Case Studies

GPTI: Setting a new standard in sports and health data analytics

Graham Dudley, Founder of Global Performance Testing International (GPTI), is inspiring positive change in human performance and helping society adapt to the intersection of human and artificial intelligence in sport, health, technology and education.

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Industry Insights

Creating positive industry change through action

Amy Crosland, COO, ASTN speaks with Teresa Simonetti, Chief Engineer, SportsGrid for the Women in Sports Innovation Report.

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Press Releases

Beyond Growth: Australia’s Sportstech Sector Reaches Maturity Milestone

ASTN’s third annual Sports Innovation Report reveals a sophisticated industry now worth A$4.69 billion and a new era of innovation and competition. The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has today launched its 2024 ASTN Sports Innovation Report, revealing the remarkable evolution of Australia's sportstech sector from growth to maturity stage. ...

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