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 $7.11 billion sportstech sector that employs more than 20,000 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

Sportstech & Member News

Bowerbird Industries adaptive design empowering Para athletes in partnership with QAS and Queensland Government

Bowerbird Industries adaptive design empowering Para athletes in partnership with QAS and Queensland Government

Bowerbird Industries is working with Para athletes to trial a new adaptive training and testing bike. Fully adjustable and designed for elite training, the technology allows athletes and coaches to test consistently, track change over time, and refine training with confidence. Supported by the Queensland Government’s Private Sector Pathways Program, ...

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Podcasts

#108: You can leave the phone at home: Minimis’ Athletic Smart Glasses Revolution

#108: You can leave the phone at home: Minimis’ Athletic Smart Glasses Revolution

Minimis have combined your smart watch and phone, and put it in your sunglasses, to streamline athletic performance. There’s no more cocking your wrist to check your numbers, or taking your eyes off the road to tap on your phone. Ideal for running and biking, it’s a product created by ...

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Industry Events

Virtual Innovation Hub - The Park

Virtual Innovation Hub - The Park

The Park is a virtual innovation hub led by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). The 6-month program is designed to connect technology-driven companies with the Australian sports sector to tackle key challenges and unlock system-wide value.

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Case Studies

Nola: Empowering stadiums, theme parks and retailers to optimise operations, elevate customer experiences, and enhance crowd safety

Nola: Empowering stadiums, theme parks and retailers to optimise operations, elevate customer experiences, and enhance crowd safety

Victoria Zorin, CEO & co-founder of Nola, was recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for B2B enterprise technology in 2023. Founded in 2020 and launched in late 2022, Nola was born from Zorin’s first-hand frustration with long queues at musical festivals, and her drive to improve those experiences. ...

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Industry Insights

From Paris to Brisbane: Building the Next Generation of Olympic Innovation

From Paris to Brisbane: Building the Next Generation of Olympic Innovation

The Australia France Sports Summit in Paris highlighted a clear strategic shift in how Olympic and Paralympic Games are evolving - from short-term global events into platforms for long-term economic, technological and social transformation.

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Press Releases

Australia’s Sportstech Sector Revenue Surges to A$7.11 billion

Australia’s Sportstech Sector Revenue Surges to A$7.11 billion

ASTN’s fifth annual Sports Innovation Report reveals a thriving sector now worth A$7.11 billion, with growth accelerating to its highest level in recent years.

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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 2022-2027.

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