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

ECAL electrifies the global stage for athletics fans of World Athletics Indoor Championships

World Athletics has partnered with ECAL, the leading provider of calendar marketing solutions, to ensure fans don’t miss a single moment of the World Athletics Indoor Championships held in Nanjing from 21-23 March. This collaboration brings convenience and personalisation to the fan experience, allowing attendees to sync the entire championship ...

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Podcasts

#96: Making ESG make economic sense, with Everclime’s Sebastian Gray & James O’Hare

Everclime is a sustainability activation platform that works with clients to create clear economic and rational structure around their ESG pursuits. Sebastian Gray founded the business in 2022, based on his genuine passion for a sustainable world, and his knowledge that a strong economic case must be built for long-term ...

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Industry Events

Unlocking Performance: The Power of Menstrual Cycles in Sport

For women and girls in sport, performance, recovery and injury prevention is a complex issue. Whether you're an elite athlete or a recreational player, understanding the unique ways your body changes through the menstrual cycle can be a game-changer.

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Case Studies

Pitch It Up: International healthcare scientist and Aussie cricket mum is closing the gap in training aids

After closely tracking her son’s progress in both cricket and baseball, and throwing thousands of balls for practice, scientist-turned-entrepreneur Emma Thomson, fully immersed herself into researching training aids. Thomson used her personal experience as a sports mum, to create an innovative product for grassroots and youth cricketers to offer a ...

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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

ASTN expands global reach through strategic partnerships with ISTA and SEICon

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has partnered with the International Sports Technology Association (ISTA) and Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEICon) to expand collaboration between the two clusters of innovation to maximise opportunities in the sports, entertainment and innovation sectors.

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