Sports Tech HQ (STHQ) is responsible for building a vibrant sports tech ecosystem in Indiana. The foundational sports and sports innovation roots are deep in this central US State. These major sports organizations call Indiana home: USA Track & Field, USA Gymnastics, USA Football, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Known as the motorsports capital of the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is the largest sports venue in the world. Each year over 400,000 people attend TECH-LED SPORTS the largest single day sporting event in the world (Indianapolis 500). The nation’s first sports commission, Indiana Sports Corp, has procured major events such as: Men’s NCAA Final INNOVATION Four (8x), Women’s NCAA Final Four (3x), Super Bowl, College Football National Championship Game, NBA All-Star Game (x2), Pan Am Games, World Gymnastics Championships, World Basketball Championships, World Swimming Championships, US Olympic Team Trials (x19), and many more. With two major sports league teams (Indiana Pacers – NBA & Indianapolis Colts – NFL) and a bevy of minor league teams, professional sports are prominent. Sports Tech HQ cultivates, grows, and accelerates the sports technology ecosystem in Indiana. With a friendly business environment, attractive cost of living, incredible talent Authored by pipelines at top universities, and the rich sports economy, all the ingredients are ripe for sports technology attraction and growth.
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