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ASTN announces 2020 business accelerator program

ASTN announces 2020 business accelerator program
January 13, 2020

The Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN) has announced that applications are now open for its Accelerator Cohort 7 business support program.

Having accelerated 30 companies in the last three years, raising US$4 million and combined revenue of US$48 million offshore and locally, the LaunchVic!-backed program, enables ASTN to provide free guidance and advisory for suitable start-ups.

ASTN is now inviting invite sports technology start ups (primarily in the space of sports digital, advanced material and sports performance and wellness suitable for athletes of all abilities) to apply for one of four placements available for the seventh intake of the Program over the February to June 2020 period.

Applicants are required to prepare a pitch deck and send it to john.danaher@astn.com.au by 5pm Tuesday 21st January 2020.

Key dates

• 21st January 2020 - First round applications by close of business
• 24th January 2020 - Shortlisting of candidates
• 28th to 31st January 2020 - Meetings / discussions with shortlisted candidates
• 5th February 2020 - Appointment of new cohort
• 10th February 2020 - Commencement of program

For more information on the ASTN Accelerator program go to astn.com.au/astn-startup-accelerator-program/.

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