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.

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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) 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

Q Bio secures $US 27 million to expand full-body MRI

Q Bio Inc., a pioneer in medical imaging technology secures $27M in strategic funding to propel its innovative Mark I full-body scanner towards market launch. Founded in 2015 by Jeff Kaditz, Dr. Michael Snyder, and Dr. Garry Choy, Q Bio is dedicated to revolutionizing medical imaging with innovative technologies like ...

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Podcasts

#83: ‘More than token’, how Amy Crosland is driving women and girls’ participation in sportstech

Amy Crosland is the Operations Boss of ASTN, and she has just released a ‘Women in Sports Innovation’ report, showing less than 10% of Aussie sport start-ups are female-founded. The study also shows female-founded start-ups give a 63% greater return on capital investment than male start-ups. 20-year-old sports journalist Ava ...

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Industry Events

Beyond Growth: Spotlight on Australia’s Maturing Sportstech Sector

Please join us for ASTN’s annual member event where we will unveil the third edition of ASTN’s Sports Innovation Report with insights from special guests and industry leaders. This is a great opportunity for the industry to come together to hear the latest sportstech news, and connect with innovators shaping ...

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Case Studies

Box Altitude: The gold standard altitude systems improving performance, health and wellbeing

Rico Rogers had a successful career spanning over a decade as a professional cyclist, navigating through a period marked by concerns over performance enhancing drugs within the sport. Amidst these challenges, Rogers remained committed to integrity, seeking alternative methods to improve his performance. This led to Rogers discovering the incredible ...

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Industry Insights

Reshaping mindsets for a more inclusive sector

Amy Crosland, COO, ASTN speaks with Karen Pearce, OAM, Executive Manager Equity, Growth, Inclusion, Football Victoria for the Women in Sports Innovation Report

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Press Releases

Game Changers: ASTN Celebrates Women Leading Sports Innovation with Power 100+ List

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is proud to release the 2024 edition of the ‘Women in Sports Innovation’ report; celebrating leaders who are helping to shape the future of sports innovation in Australia.

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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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