ASTN

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) provide leadership in the commercialisation, development and promotion of Australian-inspired sports technologies.

Established in 2012, the ASTN is an industry-led Australian eco-system 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

Australian sportstech advisor and investor XV Capital form partnership with Stadia Ventures

Australian sportstech advisor and investor XV Capital form partnership with Stadia Ventures

 XV Capital and Stadia Ventures have formalized a partnership to offer ‘Innovation as a Service’ to Australian and New Zealand sports organizations and live events. Stadia brings its wealth of experience in advising global sports entities. In collaboration with XV, Stadia are extending this expertise to Australasia through our 'IaaS' offering. ...

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Podcasts

#75: Cutting the puffery: How Graham Dudley is helping sportstech get real with the consumers

#75: Cutting the puffery: How Graham Dudley is helping sportstech get real with the consumers

Graham Dudley comes into sportstech companies like a specialist coach, to help them make sense of data, and turn artificial intelligence into actual intelligence. He founded Global Performance Testing in 2011, and works with companies in North America, Europe, Australasia and now India. Graham and his team assess products, provide ...

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Industry Events

ASTN and City of Melbourne Sports Tech Roundtable

ASTN and City of Melbourne Sports Tech Roundtable

The City of Melbourne, in collaboration with the Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), is thrilled to announce a Sports Tech Roundtable. The roundtable presents a unique opportunity for industry professionals, experts, and stakeholders to come together, share insights and contribute to the development of a medium-term strategy that will bolster ...

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Case Studies

Fempro Armour: Empowering women in sports with protective gear

Fempro Armour: Empowering women in sports with protective gear

It’s hard to imagine a more remote place for someone to envision a brave sportstech concept, but the sandy dunes of the Simpson Desert proved to be fertile ground for Fempro Armour, the brainchild of founder Stephanie Bofinger.

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Industry Insights

Calling corporate Australia – our high potential sportstech sector needs your support

Calling corporate Australia – our high potential sportstech sector needs your support

Australia is a sporting nation. That’s no secret. Less well known is that Australia is also one of the world’s leaders in sports technology. Of the nine recognised verticals of sportstech, at least three are dominated by Australian companies. Australia now has over 750+ sportstech companies that generate more than ...

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Press Releases

ASTN builds momentum through strategic leadership restructure

ASTN builds momentum through strategic leadership restructure

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) – the leading industry body for sports technology and innovation – today announces key changes to its leadership team and Board of Directors, as it forges ahead with its vision of strengthening Australia’s sportstech ecosystem.

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Future Trends in Sportstech

Australia is home to one of the most mature and interconnected sportstech industries in the world. After consultation with our members, the ASTN team has prioritised ten (10) major strategic opportunities for the Australian Sports Technology industry to embrace our 5-year strategy from 2022-2026.

Ten Topics

Artificial Intelligence in Sport
Active Living, Fitness & Wellness
Web 3.0, Metaverse & Blockchain
Virtual Sports - Esports, Fantasy & Drone Leagues
Wearables, Smart Apparel & Equipment
Sustainability & ESG Quantifying Impact
Sports Digital Ethics
Women in Sportstech
Investment & Venture Capital
Global Trade & Business Matching


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