DEADLINE: ASTN Growth Stage Mentoring Program
The ASTN Startup Accelerator Program enables the ASTN to provide free guidance & advisory for suitable startups across Australia.
ASTN invite sports technology startups or companies that wish to focus on specific aspects of their development (e.g. sports digital, advanced materials, sports performance & wellness applications suitable for participants and all abilities, and that your product/service/platform/application is driven by technology) to apply for positions available in the ASTN Accelerator Program. As part of the growth-stage program, startup founders will be able to benefit from the insights, knowledge and expertise of a range of experienced mentors.
The ASTN has unmatched knowledge and expertise in the sportstech industry in Australia, and this is complimented by an extensive network/connections and entrepreneurship education both within Australia and overseas. It has represented sports tech companies and their interests for over 10 years. Please note that Queensland and Western Australia based sportstech companies currently have priority access.
The program will help you to:
- Assist in developing an innovative business model, that is sound & prepares your company to scale
- Improve the market readiness of your company
- Accelerate your company’s time to market, and/or
- If your company already has a product and market, assist in your ongoing development and expansion within Australia and overseas
- It follows its main mission to ensure Australian sports tech companies are “Born Global”
During the program you will receive:
- Access to the broader ASTN export pool
- Up to approximately 20 hours of free advisory comprised of:
- 1-on-1 sessions with an experienced sports technology advisor, and/or
- a number of group workshops.
Learn more about the program and how to apply here: https://www.astn.com.au/growth-stage-mentoring
Application deadline: 16 March 2026
