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.

Who We Are

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.

Who We Are

Sportstech & Member News

AI-powered biomechanics comapny VueMotion help Minnesota Vikings with injury reduction

Since adopting VueMotion's AI-powered biomechanical analysis in 2022, the Minnesota Vikings have seen a continuous decline in lower body injury rates, bucking the league-wide trend. In the 2024 season: The Vikings ranked top 3 in the NFL for fewest games missed due to lower body injuries — well below league ...

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Podcasts

#93: How Esport powers equality for all in sport, with Valor Esports’ founder Sam Ward

Esports is a multi-billion-dollar industry that continues its rate of knots growth every year. Sam Ward sees esport as a pathway to equality in sport, where people with neurodivergence, special needs, physical disability, along with people from all backgrounds, can play together as one. Valor Esports is the ultimate training ...

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Industry Events

GIS Sydney: Industry Masterclass Open Event

Join the Global Institute of Sport at the Allianz Stadium, Sydney, on Monday 12th May, for an evening of sports industry insight, expert guest speakers and networking!

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Case Studies

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

ASTN Excursion 2025 to the USA

ASTN Sportstech Excursion to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York and Boston ASTN’s excursion to the USA in 2025 coincided with the National Rugby League (NRL) kicking off its Premiership Season in Las Vegas. Accompanied by a few Australian sportstech businesses and venture capital partner, Gandel Invest, the group attended ...

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Press Releases

South Australian Sportstech Export Capability Program Announced

South Australia Department of State Development – Media Release ASTN is excited to collaborate on a new pilot program that aims to unlock overseas markets for the burgeoning sports technologies sector in South Australia – including the United States’ $500 billion sports industry. South Australia is home to an emerging ...

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