Abstract: With the integration and development of artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies in the field of sports, sports science and technology innovation has gradually become an important driving force for the strong sports nation strategy and a core element in competing with other sports powers. The connotation and elements of sports science and technology innovation are analyzed from the perspective of technology development and policy innovation. It is believed that sports science and technology innovation should adhere to the guiding ideology of "science and technology is the first productive force; innovation is the first driving force to lead the development", "people-centered" and "double-wheel driving innovation and development". Also, we should play the full role of the core elements of technological development, policy innovation and sports science and technology demand in the enchantment of its international competition level, the promotion of the high-quality development of the sports industry, and the contribution to the construction of a socialist modernized sports power and a healthy China. Based on the current dilemma of lagging development level of basic scientific research in sports technology innovation in China, practical paths are proposed, that is, to improve the level of basic scientific research, focus on key technologies in the field of sports, improve the talent system and the coordinated development of sports technology innovation, deepen the reform of sports technology management system, and optimize the ecological system for the transformation of sports technology innovation achievements.