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 $5.65 billion sportstech sector that employs almost 18,000 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

AI sports tracking platform Superstat announced as part of Startmate Summer 26 Accelerator cohort

AI sports tracking platform Superstat announced as part of Startmate Summer 26 Accelerator cohort

Melbourne-based AI sports tracking platform Superstat has officially been announced as one of 19 startups in the Startmate Accelerator program (Summer 2026). Startmate has invested $AUD 2.28 million in the cohort, giving each startup $120,000 for a 7% stake. Superstat delivers automated stats and actionable insights, not just numbers, helping teams ...

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Podcasts

#102: World’s Best Concussion Tech, with SWAARM’s Gregg Harris

#102: World’s Best Concussion Tech, with SWAARM’s Gregg Harris

Virginia Tech has ranked SWAARM’s halo head protection helmet as the number one halo helmet in the world, reducing up to 98% of head collision impact. Virginia Tech are world-leaders in independent, unvarnished helmet ratings. SWAARM are a South Australian start-up making their mark on the global stage, in the ...

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Industry Events

NRL Business of Sport Conference

NRL Business of Sport Conference

The NRL Business of Sport Conference, Las Vegas, 2026 brings together a dynamic mix of sports and entertainment executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from Las Vegas, Australia and other key markets for a day of insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and meaningful connections.

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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

2025 Recap: Driving Sportstech Innovation In Australia

2025 Recap: Driving Sportstech Innovation In Australia

Why ASTN’s advocacy, education and innovation activities have become the envy of the sportstech sector globally.

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Press Releases

Queensland builds momentum in sports innovation with new ASTN-led initiative

Queensland builds momentum in sports innovation with new ASTN-led initiative

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN), today announced new agreements with the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) and the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games (DSROPG), to deliver a program of work aimed at strengthening Queensland’s sportstech and sports innovation 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.

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