Indiana-Based RefQuest (RQ+) Joins Sports Tech HQ Collective

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — RefQuest (RQ+), the world’s leading provider of end-to-end officiating technology solutions, today announced its official entry into the Sports Tech HQ Collective, a curated network of high-growth sports technology companies embedded in Indiana’s world-class innovation ecosystem.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Indianapolis, RQ+ has rapidly evolved into the global standard for officiating services, supporting more than 70,000 users, over 100 collegiate conferences, and 38 sports worldwide. Built by former student-athletes, multi-sport officials, and experienced athletics administrators, RQ+ offers a secure, customizable, and private suite of officiating tools—from assignment and payment to video collaboration, evaluation, and training. Additionally, RQ+ houses all eligibility requirements, background check consents, and provides multiple levels of insurance coverage to its stakeholders.

In 2025 alone, the RQ+ platform facilitated:

• 697,000+ assignments made through ASSIGN
• 3.4 million+ videos watched through COLLAB
• 38 sports represented across unique assigning, training, and collaboration tools
• 99.4% satisfaction among clients and customer support users

These powerful indicators underscore RQ+’s role as the premier platform supporting officiating operations at every level of sport.

“RQ+ was founded on the belief that officiating could be better supported through innovation, collaboration, and world-class service,” said Bo Boroski, Founder & CEO of RQ+. “Joining the Sports Tech HQ Collective strengthens that mission. We’re excited to align with an organization committed to elevating sports technology and to expand the impact we can make across conferences, officials, and administrators worldwide.”

As sports organizations continue to modernize operations through technology, RQ+ has become a trusted partner for delivering privacy-protected, intuitive officiating tools that streamline workflows and improve the development pipeline for officials across dozens of sports.

“RQ+ is redefining the officiating experience with innovative tools that directly enhance fairness, consistency, and operational excellence across sport,” said Jeff Hintz, Executive Director of Sports Tech HQ. “Their commitment to quality, customization, and service aligns perfectly with the type of founder-driven innovation we champion in the Sports Tech HQ Collective. We’re thrilled to welcome them to our growing network.”

With calls for officiating accountability and its operational complexities increasingly affecting sports organizations at all levels, RQ+ stands out for its holistic, user-centered platform that brings clarity, transparency, and efficiency to one of sport’s most critical roles.

ABOUT SPORTS TECH HQ 

Sports Tech HQ is a nonprofit organization fueling Indiana’s transformation into a global hub for sports technology. Home to a world-class sports infrastructure, Indiana provides the foundation for entrepreneurs to advance innovations that elevate the game for fans, athletes, and teams. Sports Tech HQ attracts companies from around the world to join its collective, positioning them at the forefront of an industry projected to reach $100 billion by 2030. Discover how these companies are driving the future of sports through Indiana’s robust ecosystem of partners at sthq.org.

ABOUT REFQUEST

Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, RQ+ is an innovative technology platform shaped by the evolving end-to-end needs of stakeholders in the officiating space. RQ+ leverages technology to enhance officiating development through registration, education, assigning, and payment solutions. RQ+ is a leader of officiating services at the intercollegiate and professional levels with over 70,000 users in 38 sports worldwide. For more information about RQ+, visit refquest.com.