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.
Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) will be conducting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 25 November 2024 at 3:00pm (AEDT).
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ASTN’s recent Sport’s Innovation Report 2024 revealed that approx. 10 per cent of sportstech companies ceased operations in the past four years (2022-2024)1. Funding challenges are a significant factor behind these closures, particularly impacting women founders.
The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) is proud to announce a unique showcase event as part of the 2024 Australia Sports Innovation Week, ‘Women-Led Design’ - shining a spotlight on leading women that are helping to shape the future of sports innovation in Australia.
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.