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.
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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.
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.