The world’s leading fitness and wellness trade show, FIBO 2026 (International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness & Health), officially opened today in Cologne, Germany. ASPN, in partnership with the Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) and the Taiwan Excellence Program from Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), brought a cohort of innovative Taiwanese startups to Hall 8, Booth B17 at the Cologne Exhibition Center — showcasing Taiwan’s global leadership in smart rehabilitation, motion analysis, and sustainable functional materials.
- ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator continues its collaboration with Taiwan Excellence, exhibiting at Germany's FIBO 2026 this year.
Government, Industry & Academia United: ASPN Bridges the Global Stage
With the active support and funding of the Ministry of Sports, ASPN successfully amplified its international reach by partnering with TAITRA at FIBO 2026. The opening day’s “Go Healthy with Taiwan” launch event drew distinguished guests including Director-General Lo Mei-shun of the Taiwan Representative Office in Germany, Section Chief Hung Ching-ting from the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ representative office in Germany, and Honorary President Jeff Chen of the Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers’ Association (TSMA) — demonstrating a united commitment from government and industry to take Taiwan’s sports technology to the world stage.
- Director-General Lo Mei-shun of the Taiwan Representative Office in Germany delivers a speech at the opening ceremony.
- Honorary President Jeff Chen of the Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers' Association (TSMA) delivers a speech.
ASPN’s Featured Startups: Redefining Sports and Health
Among the 11 outstanding companies on display, three startups nurtured by ASPN demonstrated exceptional R&D capabilities:
- Mbranfiltra — Sustainable Sports Technology: Showcasing the world’s lightest “thumb-sized filter cartridge,” using hollow fiber technology to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and microplastics. Its carbon-neutral production process aligns perfectly with FIBO’s eco-wellness focus.
- EBR-Trainer (Megajoy) — Immersive Training Revolution: Breaking the limits of indoor cycling through an electronic resistance system that simulates real-world hill climbs and road feel, opening a new dimension of digital training for both professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
- IMOTEK — AI Motion Analysis Expert: Its flagship product, TEKFIT PRO, delivers precision bicycle dynamic fitting (Bike Fitting) powered by AI algorithms.
- Taiwan's innovative startup EBR-Trainer wows the crowd with their product.
- Taiwan's innovative startup IMOTEK on display at the exhibition.
Legendary Footballer Endorses Taiwan’s Innovation
Former German national football team player David Odonkor was invited as a brand ambassador and personally experienced the products developed by ASPN’s teams. He noted that had these technologies existed during his playing days, they would have been enormously valuable for training and post-injury recovery.
- Former German national football team player David Odonkor experiences IMOTEK's technology.
- Former German national football team player David Odonkor tries out the EBR-Trainer product.
International Recruitment and Future Outlook
According to TSMA data, Taiwan’s sporting goods exports reached approximately USD 1.82 billion in 2025, reflecting growth of 5.44%. ASPN is leveraging this momentum by simultaneously running an international startup recruitment drive at the FIBO startup zone. Through its collaboration with TAITRA’s “Go Healthy with Taiwan” global pitch competition, ASPN aims to continue attracting world-class teams into Taiwan’s sports tech ecosystem to co-create a healthier future.
About ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator: ASPN is dedicated to connecting sports technology resources across the Asia-Pacific region. Through expert mentorship and international exhibition opportunities, ASPN helps startups overcome the barriers to going global — not just promoting products, but building a future where technology and sports are deeply intertwined.
- ASPN Sports Tech Accelerator continues to expand international exchanges.