AO Startups by Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia in conjunction with the Australian Open runs the startup program AO Startups.  It is targeted to solving large problems in sport, health and entertainment to build, test or pilot on the world stage with Tennis Australia and the Australian Open.

And applications for this years intake are now open.  Focus is on:

• The Quantified Human – Technology with a focus on health, wellness and the quantified athlete
• The Event Experience – Technology powered by AI that drives automation in stadia, media, fan engagement and event management
• The Padel Experience – Opportunities focused on growing the commercialisation of the sport of Padel
• The Wildcard – If you are building product or experiences outside our three core streams, yet will revolutionise sport, entertainment, health or sustainability, then apply as a Wildcard

Benefits

The benefits of the AO Startups program include:

• Gain critical exposure and learning through piloting and proof of concept of your technology at the AO or other Tennis Australia channels
• Build brand credibility through official designation as an “AO Startup” in press releases and on your channels
• Get access to specific Tennis Australia executives, VC’s and industry leaders to accelerate your journey to sustained success
• Achieve product-market fit through advice and testing across all areas of our sport and events
• Possible investment via Wildcard Ventures

Learn More

Click here to learn about AO Startups program

Note applications close 24 May 2024

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