Program Overview

Australian Sports Tech Analytics & AI Research (AusiSTAR) Hub

The AusiSTAR Hub is a consortium of universities, sports associations, government agencies, and corporate entities that aims to be a national and global leader in sports, eSports, sports tech analytics, and AI research and translation.

Objective

The hub's goal is to leverage sports technologies, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to enhance various aspects of sports, including performance, participation, productivity, innovation, and education.

What will AusiSTAR Deliver?

• Job Creation and Economic Growth: The project aims to create over 200 new jobs by 2028, contributing to Australia's employment growth. It drives economic development by fostering innovation in sports technology and related industries.
• Improved Sports and Athletic Performance: This initiative supports athletic sports by enhancing performance through better talent identification, injury management, predictive analytics, and strategic planning.
• Support for Community Sports: The project is committed to supporting community sports by encouraging broader participation, inclusivity, and fan and volunteer engagement.
• Health and Wellbeing Outcomes: A core objective is to leverage sports to improve health and wellbeing. The project uses a holistic approach to promote preventative health through sports activities.
• Overall Holistic Impact: Beyond sports and economics, this project aims to create a broader holistic impact. It supports sports diplomacy and national security by encouraging collaboration, human performance improvement, and resilience in the face of environmental changes.

Exemplar Activities in AusiSTAR

AusiSTAR aims to act as an umbrella for a range of activities undertaken collectively and individually by Hub members. These activities include:

• Research
• Training
• Engagement
• Investment

Research Exemplar

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and QUT Centre for Data Science are strategic partners in a world-leading program of research in data science in sports. The mission is to tackle key challenges and support day-to-day decisions in sports and athletic training through innovations at the intersection of data science and sports.

Training Exemplar (NGGP)

The Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP) grants are aimed at building a competitive and capable workforce that will drive the growth of the Australian tech sector. With the program, the NGGP grants will fund a first cohort of 25 higher degree research (HDR) student placements.

Engagement Exemplar

The Sports Data Science Kiosk, funded by the Australian Institute of Sport, will use guided questions, mind maps, and wiki articles to help users find resources to do sports analytics.

Investment Exemplar

The Australian sports technology ("sportstech") sector is undergoing unprecedented growth, with over 750 companies and over $4 billion in annual revenue. QUT has committed $4.75M over 5 years as co-funding for three Professorial Chairs, as well as postdocs and PhD scholarships.

Partner Organisations

AusiSTAR Hub members include high-level representatives from performance sports, professional sports, disability, community, and university sports, aiming to serve all levels, codes, and abilities. The hub supports Australia's $4.5 billion per year sportstech industry and collaborates with big tech firms and organizations in adjacent industries.