Sports Technology is growing exponentially, and Ireland is well poised to become a global leader in this sector. Sports Tech Ireland defines sportstech as “companies working at the intersection of data, digital, science and technology applied to the fields of Sport, Health & Fitness, Media and Sportainment, eSports, Stadium and Fans”.
The factors driving this growth are multifaceted and include;
- Innovation in sports analytics where athlete and team performances can be monitored to predict trends, risk of injury or areas for improvement.
- Engaging fans and enhancing their enjoyment of sport through social media and mobile technology
- Smart stadiums which optimise the fan experience.
- A flourishing Esports scene where players compete in international video games tournaments which can be watched by spectators.
The sports technology market is forecast to grow by 13% a year to US $79 Billion by the start of the next decade. Worldwide revenue in Digital Health is projected to reach nearly US$ 400 Million in 2024 with the value of the digital fitness and wellbeing market worth over US$ 200 Million alone. Fitness trackers and smartwatches are being used to monitor health, improve fitness levels and measure health metrics. Whether you are an elite athlete, an individual sharing your fitness goals or an avid sports fan, the insights delivered by data will enable you to perform better and enhance your fan experience.
If you have a passion for sport, technology and an interest in STEM subjects the Sports Tech sector opens up unlimited opportunities in areas such as data analytics, software development, virtual reality, product design, broadcast and content production.
Sport is embedded in Irish culture and the industry employs over 60,000 people. Ireland is renowned as a global technology hub with a rich pool of technical talent in data science, AI and engineering. This along with our plethora of tech, wearable devices and fitness companies ensures that opportunities will continue to grow in this sector. Find out more about Ireland’s innovative Sports Tech companies here. Check out Ireland’s first postgraduate Diploma in Sports Analytics, Technology and Innovation at TU Dublin.